A father, a son, and the distance that quietly grows between them. 

• Kolkata Centre for Creativity presents Papa Painter, a moving theatrical experience set in 1990s India—where migration, memory, and change shape a deeply personal story of family and identity. 

• From Doordarshan and PCO booths to dreams of a better future, the play captures a time many remember and emotions everyone understands. 

About the Writer & Performer 

• Vijay Ashok Sharma is an actor, writer, and theatre practitioner based in Mumbai. His solo works Papa Painter and Besharam Aadmi are currently touring across India. With performances in several acclaimed productions, his work brings together personal storytelling and theatrical depth.