Akshay Dave from Ahmedabad is a writer, lyricist, poet, and producer who has been shaping stories for more than a decade. His work has reached audiences through performances at All India Radio, the Gujarati Literature Festival, and features on Rekhta Gujarati. As a storyteller, Akshay is drawn to both tradition and experimentation, using language and imagination to open up new possibilities for theatre.

With Rasànt, he brings science fiction to the stage, a genre rarely explored in theatre. The play creates an alien world where the protagonist, an astronaut with a love for art and sport, is assigned the task of saving Earth. His mission to another planet becomes a way to reflect on human life, our choices, and our collective imagination. Through this sci-fi lens, Rasànt pushes the boundaries of what theatre can hold, making the futuristic feel immediate and human.

For Akshay, the story is personal because he sees himself in the astronaut, torn between curiosity and duty. For audiences, Rasànt is an invitation to pause, think, and reflect long after the performance ends.