A closed room. Ropes are hung all around the room. At first glance, these ropes have made the room look like a prison. Only ropes everywhere. The puppets of the bride and groom are tied to the same rope.

The bride is seen in a red saree by the puppeteer, while the groom is seen in a white dhoti. These props used on stage are sufficient to convey the imprisoned relationship of Ram and Sita, their state of mind and the current situation. Moreover, the Mithila paintings in the two corners of the room directly transport us to a house in Madhes, where Ram Charan is imprisoned.

A cot and a small drawer. A sewing machine next to it. There are not many other things in the room. There is a swarm of flies that keep coming to torment the imprisoned Ram. The sound of those flies and the scolding of some men heard in the background establish the theme of Ram being imprisoned. The story of the play 'Bahuriya' progresses with the scene of Ram Charan being tortured by the same tied hands, the chatter and the flies. As this play, staged at Mandala Theater, progresses, the real character who was held captive is revealed! Why did Ram Charan's own wife Sita and her family tie him up and leave him to wander like that?

This play says that now the Sitas will not only wait, but will also speak for themselves. He is known for seeking rights and privileges. The story of this play, prepared in Maithali and Nepali languages, is not new. The play is based on an incident that has been happening in the districts of Madhesh. However, the style of presentation that the play directed by Suraj Yadav has adopted to present this story and the message it conveys makes 'Bahuriya' sublime. This play, which carries the issue of a strong woman, tells the story of the female character Sita's suffering, the rejection she endured from society and the courage she had to fight against all these sides. This play, which is creatively directed by Sarita Giri, shows the patriarchal society and its impact on women's lives.

In particular, Ram agrees to forcefully marry Sita. Unable to go against his father's wishes, he marries Sita, but does not accept the marriage. He leaves Sita alone and flees the city. The patriarchal society has given men a way to escape from marriage. But, what kind of shame will society then give to Sita, who is dressed in a red saree, a churi and vermilion? How will Sita be treated by society? How will her own family treat Sita? What kind of promise will she make? If Sita's wait for her husband to come is prolonged for 4 years, what state will her mental health be in by then? 'Bahuriya' presents the story of determination and courage of how women are living their existence and free life while fighting against such scorn and contempt from society.

This play says that now the Sitas are not just waiting, they are learning to speak for themselves. They are learning to seek their rights and entitlements. They have learned to stand up against the imprisoned relationship and patriarchal society. They have learned to laugh at their pains. They are learning to be free by abandoning even more toxic relationships, love and emotions. In any case, this play puts such a Sita on the stage who can avenge her loss. She can ask questions. That is why she says to Ram, 'What is my wish, wish? Is my wish a beggar?' There is a scene in this play where the main character Sita stands above the patriarchy. After giving up all those relationships, expectations and love that bind her, she becomes free. And she continues to fly in the air carefree and free. This is the powerful scene of the play.

'Bahuriya' also questions those men who hold on to patriarchy, who do not know how to stand against it. The well-educated Ram cannot speak against his father's will. He does not hesitate to take dowry. On the contrary, he tries to escape from the questions of society by showing various excuses. And he demonstrates his power over the same female character, trying to seduce her under various pretexts. The character of Ram in the play satirizes the toxic masculinity in our society, which cannot stand against this society and its wrong practices.

In this play, there is a melodious use of music to tell the story of Ram and Sita. This aspect is another strong aspect of the play. As Sita remembers the moment of her wedding, the Maithali music sung on the wedding day plays in the background - 'Dulhan Dhiredhire Chalyo, Sasur Galiyan'. What rules and laws does this society have for women? The songs used in the play also continue to warn Nepali society.

Prasanna Sivakoti has brought the ups and downs, mental state and emotions of Sita's character to life in the play. In one scene, Sita accepts the truth that she does not want to believe. At that time, she applies ganjal to her eyes and vermilion to her hair. Then she laughs freely. In this scene, Prasanna also presents the subconscious mind of Sita's character on stage. In this scene, Prasanna has acted commendably. Director Suraj, who has become Ram, has also presented the snobbery, ego and hypocrisy of this character through acting. In one scene, Ram looks at Sita from inside the sari, in this scene, the change in Ram's character is presented in Suraj's eyes and body.