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Shweta Tripathi and Chaitanya Sharma Reunite on Stage in Akarsh Khurana’s External Affairs

The return spotlights how their offstage partnership shapes rehearsal and craft.

Overview

  • The pair, whose reunion was reported Monday, are back in rehearsals for External Affairs with director Akarsh Khurana.
  • This production marks their first time portraying a romantic couple on stage since becoming partners in real life.
  • They first met during theatre rehearsals in 2013 under Khurana, a connection that gives the new collaboration a full‑circle feel.
  • Tripathi says performing with her spouse creates a judgment‑free space built on trust, and she credits his discipline with sharpening her approach.
  • Alongside the stage work, she is slated to appear in Mirzapur—The Movie on September 4, which situates the theatre return within a busy screen slate.