Yashwant Sardeshpande
Yashavant Sardeshpande (Kannada: ಯಶವಂತ್ ಸರದೇಶ್ಪಾಂಡೆ) is an Indian theatre actor, director, playwright. He conducts Kannada plays with his troupe Guru Samsthe, Hubli and Gurubala Entertainers. Sardeshpande was the scriptwriter for Kamal Hassan's dialogues in the North-Karnataka Kannada dialect in the Kannada feature film Rama Shama Bama.[1] He has acted in many Kannada tele-serials and Kannada films, including Amruthadhare.[2] He played the key role in organising Amerikannadotsava and Bahrain Kannadotsava.
Education[]
He earned a diploma in Theatre Arts, Ninaasam Theatre Institute, Heggodu in 1985-86. He completed a Certificate Course in Cinema and Drama writing, at New York University in 1996.
Nicknames[]
He is called 'Nageya Sardar' by Shimogga theatre lovers, 'Nage Natakagala Badshah' by Udupi Manipal people, 'Nagegadala Navika' by Bellary art lovers and 'Rangabhumiya Super Star' by Karnataka press.
Theater[]
Most of Sirdeshpande's plays have run for over 500 shows,[3] and include the Kannada plays All The Best,[4] Rashichakra, Olave jeevana Shakshatkara, Neenaanaadre Naaneenena,[5] Sahi Ri Sahi,Ondata Bhatraddu,Andhayuga, Sahebaru Baruttare, Miss Point, Dil Mange More, and Hingadre Dot Comedy.
Sirdeshpande has used his plays to support Bharatiya Janata Party election campaigns in Karnataka during State elections.
Film[]
Sirdeshpande directed and produced a movie called Idea Madyara and contributed film scripts for Rama Shama Bhama, Matha,Jootatata, Dhimaku, Shri Danammadevi, Student,Tutturi, and Atithi. He was associate director of Atithi. He worked on films in different languages such as Shaadi ke After Effects in Hindi and On Duty Chovvistaas in Marathi.
Sirdeshpande is based in Bangalore where he is producing Kannada feature film Haadu Hakki Haadu and shooting VERY GOOD.
Recognition[]
- Rajyotsava Award 2010 – Highest Civilian Award in Karnataka
- Sunfeast-Udaya Award 2006 for Best Dialogues - Rama Shama Bhama film
- Aryabhatta award in 2003
- Mayur Award in 2005
- Abhinaya Bharati Award in 2008 Rangadhruva Award in 2008
- Globalman International Award in 2008
References[]
- ^ "Rama Bhama Shama".
- ^ "Amruthadhare". 26 March 2006.
- ^ "500 shows". The Hindu. 2 February 2007. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 5 August 2010.
- ^ (read review)
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External links[]
- The Hindu - 6 June 2008 Lights, camera, action!
- The Hindu - 9 August 2007: ‘Ranga sambhrama’ back in Hubli
- The Hindu - 2 February 2007: Laughing all the way
- The Hindu - 23 September 2005: Cultural activities shape students' personality
- Deccan Herald - 12 December 2004: Wishing you ‘All the best’
- The Hindu - 26 April 2004:
- The Indian Express - 5 April 2004: Culture gloss to BJP campaign
- Indian theatre directors
- Indian male stage actors
- Living people
- Kannada people
- People from Hubli
- Kannada dramatists and playwrights
- Indian male dramatists and playwrights
- Dramatists and playwrights from Karnataka
- Recipients of the Rajyotsava Award 2010