In 2010, Shernaz Patel, Rajit Kapur and I realised that the monologue format was a tremendous vehicle to cover issues and themes, and present vignettes of the city. It's not always easy to write a full-length play. Monologues, on the other hand, allow you the flexibility of channel-surfing on stage. In that, you are not restricted to one full-length play or story and can explore several themes. We also wanted to create events where we can bring talent together. These ideas led to the inception of One on One," explains Rahul daCunha, co-founder, Rage Productions, which is helming One on One, a compilation of humourous and incisive monologues.

Through One on One, the audience will explore a variety of stories that cover an expansive range — from a satirical look at terrorism, to the impact of Page 3 reporting on the modern socialite, to the unbearable dullness of airline food. "Anand Tiwari and Preetika Chawla are presenting an interesting piece about what it means to be an outsider in the city. We also have other stellar performers such as Gagandev Riar, Neil Bhoopalam, Amit Mistry, Shikha Talsania, and Zafar Karachiwala," daCunha adds. Each actor will present eight to 12-minute solos.