Dev Parekh – Dastaan-E-Ishq.exe

Dev Parekh is a theatre artist, storyteller, and actor whose journey began on college stages in India and grew through full-length productions, one-act plays, and performances across the Indian theatre circuit. Now based in Canada, he continues to explore storytelling that bridges cultures, generations, and lived experiences.

Passionate about reimagining traditional South Asian performance forms for contemporary audiences, Dev is drawn to stories that blend humour, poetry, music, and human connection. Dastaan-E-Ishq.exe marks his debut as a writer and director, bringing the centuries-old art of Dastangoi into conversation with the language of modern love.

As an actor, Dev believes every performance begins with a simple question: How can an old story make someone feel seen today? That curiosity lies at the heart of Dastaan-E-Ishq.exe a love letter to storytelling, tradition, and the timeless emotions that continue to connect us across generations.