‘Bad Indian’ Selected for Deptford Scratch - Global Majority Spotlight - London

Saaj Raja’s autobiographical one-man show Bad Indian has been selected to feature at the Deptford Scratch – Global Majority Spotlight event, taking place on Thursday 23rd October at 7PM at Deptford Lounge, London.

Written and performed by Saaj Raja and directed by Heba Aboud, Bad Indian explores the experience of a first-generation British Indian navigating the complex intersections of culture, family, and identity. The piece blends storytelling, humour, and a touch of Bollywood to examine what it means to belong - or not belong - in both worlds.

The show follows a young man who finds himself “too British for the Indians, too Indian for the Brits, and, if you ask his mum, a very bad Indian.” Both heartfelt and witty, Bad Indian invites audiences into a deeply personal yet universal search for authenticity.

The Deptford Scratch - Global Majority Spotlight platform highlights bold new voices and underrepresented perspectives in theatre and performance. Saaj is proud to be part of this initiative, sharing work that contributes to a wider dialogue about identity and belonging.

📍 Deptford Lounge, London
🗓️ Thursday 23rd October, 7PM
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Saaj selected for Deptford Scratch Night - London

Saaj has been selected as one of the writers for the upcoming Deptford Scratch Night, an event celebrating the voices of Global Majority writers. His one-man show, Bad Indian, will be performed alongside six other powerful works this October at The Albany in Deptford Lounge.

About Bad Indian
A first-generation British Indian walks the tightrope between culture, family, and identity – blending storytelling, humour, and a dash of Bollywood. Too British for the Indians, too Indian for the Brits, and, if you ask his Mum, a very bad Indian.

The scratch night will give Saaj the chance to share a short segment of Bad Indian with a live audience, test new material, and connect with fellow artists who are pushing the boundaries of storytelling. It promises to be an evening of bold, fresh theatre that champions emerging Global Majority voices.

World Monologue Games Finalist 2020 - Actor - Online

Saaj was selected as a finalist for the World Monologue Games; a global event with thousands of competitors from over 80 countries.

Theatres and film sets around the world are closed for business but this didn’t Saaj’s passion for performing. His sprint monologue entry will be streamed on YouTube on 17th Oct 2020. Saaj performs a piece from the film, "Wolf" originally acted by Jack Nicholson.

During the lockdown Saaj has used the time to work on his American accent thanks to the wonderful “Rachel’s English” on YouTube!