Renowned director Sharanya Ramprakash, discussing her play “Project Darling,” sheds light on her unique approach to theatre. She explores language, tradition, and gender, emphasizing the cultural conversations within her plays. Despite being one of the few women directors in Kannada theatre, she recognizes historical women-led theatre but laments the lack of acknowledgment. Ramprakash, committed to Kannada, acknowledges pressure to create in English or Hindi but sees value in preserving her cultural identity. Reflecting on “Project Darling,” set in the 1960s-80s, she notes the enduring struggles of women in theatre, highlighting historical female empowerment. Post-project, she prioritizes leisure, embracing feminist values.