Author: Asha Jain and Ravi Jain
Year: 2012
Geography: Americas > Northern America > Canada
Synopsis: A Brimful of Asha by Ravi and Asha Jain is a comedic, autobiographical exploration of generational and cultural tensions in an Indian-Canadian family. Young theatre artist Ravi resists marriage and parental expectations while pursuing his artistic ambitions, leading to humorous and poignant conflicts with his mother, Asha. Told through storytelling, the play captures the push-and-pull between personal freedom and cultural heritage, balancing heartfelt moments with madcap matchmaking chaos and candid reflections on identity.
Publication: Jain, A., & Jain, R. (2012). A Brimful of Asha. In A Brimful of Asha (pp. 2–69). Toronto: Playwrights Canada Press.