Kundapur: Indian Theater Fest begins in City

By Bernard J D’Costa
Bellevision Media Network

Kundapur, Mar 1, 2014 : Udupi – Chikmagalur MP Jayaprakash Hegde inaugurated Indian theater fest at Bhandarkar’s College, here on Friday February 28.

 
Bhandarkar’s College principal Theater Study Centre secretary Dr M P Narayan Shetty in his welcome address said that such a mega theater fest is being held for the first time in Kundapur and its great pride for the locals, said Dr Shetty.

 

 
Theater Study Centre convener Professor Vasant Bannady in his introductory address said, ‘It’s the first time that such a mega theater fest being held in entire Karnataka.  The theater fest has the blend of both north and south India,’ elaborated Vasant.

 
On behalf of the convener of southern Cultural Centre – Tanjavoor theater study centre, P R Umashankar said that theater fest was the confluence of drams all southern Indian states and union territories.

 

 

Theater director Suresh Anagalli briefed on the dramas that will be presented at the mega event, about playwright and directors.  
 
 
Speaking on the occasion, MP Hegde said that the audiences gathered at the proves that art and music has no language, as plays of different languages will be staged at the theater fest.  The people have inherent talent that dies out because of lack of encouragement in later years.  He offered assurances within his limit in this regard, assured MP Hegde.

 

 
The chairman of mega event Dr H Shanta Rao said the mega theater fest enhances the scope for the audiences to savor the wide varieties of plays, said Dr Shanta.

 
Professor Ranjit Kumar proposed vote of thanks.  Professor Dr Parvati G Ithal compered the programme.