Kalki Koechlin to play Cordelia in Naseeruddin Shah's King Lear adaptation

Actor Kalki Koechlin will soon take to the stage in the adaptation of Shakespeare's King Lear, in which Naseeruddin Shah will play the titular role.

Known for her roles in Dev D, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Gully Boy, Kalki said, "Thrilled to share the stage with the legendary Naseer sir, still the king of theatre for me! Directed by the brilliant Rehaan Engineer and produced by the talented Ira Dubey, this play features an incredible cast: Denzil Smith, Jim Sarbh, Neil Bhoopalam, Ira Dubey, Sheena Khalid, and many more. We’re opening at Prithvi, with NCPA shows in April and Bangalore shows in January. More performances across the country are in the works!"

To the excitement of theatre enthusiasts, the play will open at Mumbai's Prithvi Theatre Festival in November.

She last played Simran Kohli in the direct-to-OTT coming-of-age-drama Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, that starred Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ananya Panday and Adarsh Gourav in the lead. The film, directed by Arjun Varain Singh, was streamed on Netflix on December 26, 2023. She has Emma and Angel up next, which is in its post-production stage.