Veenapani Chawla, a pioneer in the field of theatre, was engaged in research towards creating a performance methodology. She had been teaching her craft through a number of workshops and performances at Adishakti Laboratory for Theatre Arts & Research, a performing arts company which she founded, on the outskirts of Pondicherry in 1981. She passed away on 30th November 2014 at the age of 67 leaving behind a rich legacy.