Mysore/Mysuru: In his Bahuroopi 2020 inaugural address, actor and theatre personality Anant Nag recalled how the Mahatma had inspired him when he grew up in Ananda Ashram. His address was listened to by the audience with rapt attention. Every nook and corner of Vanaranga inside Rangayana, including the balcony, was jam-packed with people. The audience…
A recreated Sabarmati Ashram draws crowd at Rangayana
February 15, 2020The place that shaped the future of a nation that we now all know as India Mysore/Mysuru: The serenity of Sabarmati Ashram touches the very core of our ‘being’ and we develop a strange bond with the man who changed the course of Indian history. A visit to Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad in Gujarat, one…
Books, handicrafts, herbals, organic and much more…
February 15, 2020Mysuru/Mysore: Over 60 handicrafts and book stalls have been set up at Rangayana premises, the venue of Bahuroopi National Theatre Fest. Art Studio Image 2U counter is showcasing a large collection of canvas paintings including Swami Vivekananda, Dr. Shivakumara Swamiji and others. Desi Mysuru stall has handloom and Ilkal sarees along with other related desi…
701st show of Mukhyamantri at Kalamandira this evening
February 15, 2020Lead actor Mukhyamantri Chandru says Kannada is in a state of crisis Mysore/Mysuru: Kannada play Mukhyamantri has made its mark as a classic. The play, with its meaning contemporary and dynamic, is a fine example of top-notch acting, direction and content. It has completed 700 shows worldwide and the 701st show will be at Bahuroopi…
Synopsis of plays to be staged this evening
February 15, 2020Bhagavadajjukeeyam (Hindi) – 6 pm Troupe: NIPA Rangamandali, Lucknow Script: Bodhayan Adaptation, Direction: Surya Mohan Kulashreshta Synopsis: The play begins with a light-hearted debate between Guru Parivrajak and his disciple Shandilya. The saint believes in the spirit alone, and the disciple in the world and its necessities. Courtesan Vasantsena, along with her friend Madhukarika, enters…
Family, society must accept transgenders: Manjamma Jogati
February 14, 2020From Manjunath to Manjamma to President of Karnataka Janapada Academy, it was not a bed of roses Mysore/Mysuru: From a runaway beggar to being the first trans-President of Karnataka Janapada Academy, Manjamma’s extraordinary life story is a part of the school syllabus today. Manjamma is heading the only surviving Jogati troupe. Jogati Nritya is a…
Bahuroopi on Gandhi Patha set to be steered by Addanda Cariappa
February 14, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Rangayana’s national theatre festival — Bahuroopi — the much-awaited theatre festival of Mysuru is back, bringing well-known theatre troupes to perform before the city’s theatre buffs. The six-day festival will be inaugurated by Actor Anant Nag this evening. The festival will unfold in the decked-up premises of Rangayana this evening and what is special…
‘Bahuroopi Janapadotsava’ inaugurated
February 14, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Bahuroopi Janapadotsava, which has been organised as part of the annual theatre festival of Rangayana, Bahuroopi 2020, began last evening at Rangayana. The theme for this year’s theatre fest is ‘Gandhi Patha.’ Karnataka Janapada Academy President Manjamma Jogati inaugurated the Folk Festival in a traditional manner by pouring grains into the bags of folk…
Street play staged, Girish Kasaravalli inaugurates Film Festival
February 14, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Gandhi Patha’ is the theme for this year’s Bahuroopi Theatre Festival. On this occasion, Desi Ranga of Mysuru staged a street play at City Railway Station this morning at 11 am. Janapadotsava Convenor Geetha Montadka inaugurated the play. As part of the theatre festival, Desi Ranga, Hejje Gejje and Ranga Sangama theatre troupes will…
ADC Poornima gets unique invitation to Bahuroopi-2020
February 11, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The much awaited theatre event of the year, the annual National Theatre Festival, Bahuroopi- 2020 will be held in Rangayana from Feb. 14 to Feb. 19. Marking the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the theme for this year’s Bahuroopi is ‘Gandhi Patha’ (Gandhi’s Path). In an effort to involve all sections of the…
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