Aasakta at Prithvi Theatre...Watch Plays by one of Pune's Best Known Theatre Groups...
November 17, 2009 5:43:49 PM IST MTG editorial
Aasakta Kalamanch, the Pune based theatre group is scheduled to present three of its recent productions at Prithvi Theatre. Amongst these is Ramu Ramanathan's latest play KASHMIR KASHMIR and the Mumbai Premiere of Ashutosh Potdar's AANANDBHOG MALL. You can read about these plays by clicking on the play titles below:
Aasakta, an experimental theatre group from Pune, has emerged as one of the leading performers in Pune's theatre scenario. Since inception, in 2003, the group has produced several Marathi productions which include Tu, Charshe Koti Visarbhole, Matra Ratra, Garbo. Fresh talents, innovative and exclusive production value, precision in technique, contemporary aesthetics and unique, contemporary content have been the attributes of each of Aasakta's productions. Its plays have been performed across Maharashtra and at a number of national and international festivals.
About the Director:
Mohit Takalkar has been a film editor, scriptwriter for film projects and documentaries. He had his first exposure to theatre at PDA before setting up his own theatre group Aasakta in Pune. He has been active in various aspects of theatre for the past nine years earning a reputation for the group and him, with his works; widely acclaimed by both the audience and the press. Directed his first play 'Yayati' in 2000 continuing with 'Nanephek' ('01), 'Pratibimba'('03), 'Chotyashya Suttit'(04), 'Fridge Madhye Thevlela Prem' (05), 'Chandralok Complex' and 'Tu'(06), 'Poornaviram' 'Charshe Koti Visarbhole' and 'Matra Ratra' (07), 'Bedke Neeche Rehne Wali' (08) 'Letter to Tendulkar' (08), 'Chaitra' (08) and 'Garbo' (09). He has been awarded Amrish Puri Award for contribution to experimental stage along with Sahitya Rangbhoomi Fellowship for the year 2007, Zee Gaurav Puraskar, Mama Varerkar Puraskar, State Award etc.
*Mumbai Theatre Guide takes no responsibility for change in schedule
Groups |
Hindi | Marathi | Gujarati | English | Reviews | Features | News | Gupshup | Artistes | Auditoriums | Theatre Speaks | Workshops | Videos
