'Ambaa', directed by Atul Kumar, is a satirical drama that reclaims women's agency by challenging the traditional portrayal of women as instigators of war. Inspired by Aristophanes’ 5th-century BCE comedy 'Lysistrata', the play adapts its themes for modern audiences, emphasizing the strength and voice of women in the face of gendered power dynamics. The narrative centers on women who, to end ongoing conflict, refuse sexual intimacy with their partners until peace is achieved. This 90-minute performance maintains a lighthearted atmosphere through playful dialogue in Hindi and Bundeli, while exploring deeper themes such as masculine pride and entrenched patriarchy. The production features an all-white costume and set design that symbolizes peace, culminating in a climactic scene bathed in soft pink lighting, representing the union of masculine and feminine energies. 'Ambaa' opened the META Theatre Festival at Kamani Auditorium in New Delhi, running from March 19 to 25, and effectively highlights the futility of war and the transformative power of love.