Udupi: ‘Value of Drama is immortal’– says Sri Ramadas
By K. Ashok - AIR
Media Release
Udupi, 19 Mar 2013: Indian Dramas are stands first in the international scenario and conveys moral values said Sri Ramdas, noted poet and playwright at Udupi recently.
He was inaugurating the invited audience programme of Drama organised by AIR, Mangalore at Muddana Mantapa of M.G.M. College, Udupi.
The new and latest Kannada drama of Dr. Girish Karnad, ‘Benda Kaalu – on Toast’ was staged by the members of Rangabhoomi(Regd), Udupi, a noted amateur drama troup of Udupi.
Chidambar Rao Jambe, noted Director, who directed the Drama, was participated as Chief Guest in the inaugural function. Dramas should poke challenges to the Directors. Then only he will be able to interpret the society, he said.
Dr. Vasanthkumar Perla, Head of Programme, AIR, Mangalore presided over the function. Akashvani is providing forum for all kinds of arts and literature. While broadcasting it has the commitment of developing the standard of listeners. Such kind of invited audience programmes are providing a forum of cultural exchange and aiming at two-way communication, he said.
In the entire width and breadth of the listening zone AIR Mangalore has organised total nine special invited audience programmes during this financial year Dr. Perla said.
Dr. Sharabhendra Swamy, Transmission Executive compered the programme. Sadananda Holla, Programme Executiave welcomed the gathering, while Naveenkumar Kadri gave vote of thanks.
In the beginning Ramadas inaugurated the programme by putting make-up to a drama artist. Later the members of Ranga Bhoomi(Regd), Udupi performed the Drama, titled “Benda kalu on toast” under the direction of Chidambara Rao Jambe. The drama deals with the complex nature of city life and the changing relationship of family life. During the course of interaction between the different roles the drama ends up in a positive way by putting a suggestion that there is an answer for every problem.
A large number of gathering witnessed the drama.