6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vadodara to stage four-day national theatre extravaganza from Aug 19
Vadodara: Vadodara is set to witness a vibrant celebration of Indian theatre as the faculty of performing arts at city-based Parul University (PU) hosts the Vadodara Rashtriya Natya Mahotsav from Aug 19.
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The four-day festival will feature eight acclaimed plays, bringing together some of the country's finest stage talent.
The event will be inaugurated by Padma Shri awardee
, a veteran actor and renowned theatre personality, best known for his iconic role in 'Chanakya'.
The line-up includes celebrated productions such as 'Chanakya', 'Ek Mulakat', 'Massage', and 'Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai', among others. The festival will also see performances by well-known actors including Shekhar Suman, Geetika Tyagi, Rakesh Bedi, Rajendra Gupta, and Himani Shivpuri, creating a confluence of creativity, storytelling, and cultural expression.
"Vadodara Rashtriya Natya Mahotsav is not only a tribute to the Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III and his vision but also a way to inspire the next generation of artists to embrace this timeless art form," said Parul Patel, vice-president of Parul University.
"Theatre is not just an art form. It is the true reflection of our collective cultural and human experience. Through this Natya Mahotsav, we want to keep alive Vadodara's legacy of storytelling," said Manish Jangra, dean of faculty of performing arts.
