Sanchari Theatre ( Kannada: ಸಂಚಾರಿ ಥಿಯೇಟರ್) is a cultural organization located in

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, Karnataka, India. Sanchari Theatre is a drama troupe which is dedicated to the growth of drama. “Sanchari” is one of the Bhavas. Bhava or to emote is the ‘becoming’. Sanchari Bhavas are those always crossing feelings which are ancillary to a permanent mood. Thus the name Sanchari Theatre is fabricated. Sanchari is the brainchild of acclaimed dramatists N. Mangala, Rangayana Raghu and Gajanana T Naik. Mangala and Rangayana Raghu were resident actors of Rangayana before starting Sanchari Theatre. Sanchari produced plays that included Kannada writers and Kannada translations of plays written by William Shakespeare and other foreign writers.

History

Sanchari Theatre was established in the year 2004 for the promotion of stage crafts and dramas. Since then continuously knitted and performed number of dramas. N. Mangala and Gajanana T Naik looks after daily activities of Sanchari Theatre. Troupe has more than 50 actors. Sanchari Theatre performed its dramas in various places across India. Sanchari Theatre conducts annual theatre workshops for interested candidates. Sanchari also conducts in-house and residential workshops for children in the memory of

B. V. Karanth Babukodi Venkataramana Karanth (Kannada: ಬಾಬುಕೋಡಿ ವೆಂಕಟರಮಣ ಕಾರಂತ) (19 September 1929 – 1 September 2002) widely known as B. V. Karanth was an Indian film director, playwright, actor, screenwriter, co ...

and

Prema Karanth Prema Karanth (15 August 1936 – 29 October 2007) was an Indian theatre personality and the first-ever woman film-maker of Kannada cinema. She was the wife of B. V. Karanth and was known for the children's plays that she staged. She became the ...

. Different kinds of workshops are conducted based on age groups. To name them: PoorvaRanga, AdiRanga, BalaRanga and ShishuRanga. As part of these workshops, number of plays have resulted. Some of the visiting faculty to Sanchari Theatre include Prasanna, Sihi Kahi Chandru, Arun Sagar and Rangayana Raghu. In 2014, the institution celebrated its 10th anniversary as “Sanchari Sadagara” by performing 10 plays in 10 days. Sanchari celebrated 15th anniversary on 3 August 2020 by performing a play per month throughout the year and also came up with an experiment of publishing storytelling videos in social media.

Dramas Performed by Sanchari Theatre

To list some of the dramas performed by Sanchari Theatre... * ''Urmila'' * ''Arahanta'' * ''Kamalamani Kamidi Kalyana'' * ''Kailasam Keechaka'' * ''Dhareyolagina Rajakarana'' * ''Narigaligeke Kodilla'' * ''Pinocchio'' * ''Vanity Bag'' * ''Sridevi Mahathme'' * ''No Presents Please'' * ''Venicina Vyapara'' * ''Nidranagari'' * ''Bhagavadajukeeya'' * ''Halliyura Hammeera'' * ''Maama Moshi'' * ''Mudi Dore mathu moovaru makkalu'' * ''Giddu Tailor Chaddi Specialist'' * ''Ogatina Raani'' * ''Ghama Ghama Bhavana''. * ''Rangajangamana Sthavara'' * ''Clean And Clear, Paayakhane'' and many more......

Achievements

# Sanchari actor

Sanchari Vijay Vijay Kumar Basavarajaiah (17 July 1983 – 15 June 2021), known by his stage name Sanchari Vijay, was an Indian actor known for his work in Kannada cinema. He began his career as a stage actor. He trained on stage from Sanchari Theatre, a cult ...

won the

Best Actor Best Actor is the name of an award which is presented by various film, television and theatre organizations, festivals, and people's awards to leading actors in a film, television series, television film or play. The term most often refers to th ...

2014 National Award for his acting in the film Naanu Avanalla...Avalu. # Sanchari Theatre contributed many actors to Theatre, film industry and TV. # Sanchari Theatre continuously engaged in special experiments in theatre.

External links

Official Website of Sanchari Theatre
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History

Dramas Performed by Sanchari Theatre

Achievements

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