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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
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Theatre director Rajinder Nath dies at 91
New Delhi, Rajinder Nath, veteran theatre artist and the first director of the Shri Ram Centre, passed away at his residence here on Thursday morning due to age-related ailments. He was 91. Theatre director Rajinder Nath dies at 91 "He was not doing well for the last three-four years, but the last 10 days his condition worsened. He died this morning at his home," Subhash Gupta, theatre director and long-time associate, told PTI. Nath is survived by his son and daughter. Born in August 1934 in Dalwal, now in Pakistan, Nath grew up to become a stalwart of theatre and led the Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts as its first director from 1976-81 and again from 1983-89. He also founded Abhiyan Theatre Group in Delhi in 1967 to bring original Indian scripts that were never done in Hindi theatre previously. The group's direction was handed to Gupta in 2019. Gupta also condoled Nath's death in a post on Facebook. "My elder brother Rajinder Nath ji, who was like a father to me and with whom I shared a bond of the last 50 years, has departed from this world today. His contribution to the world of theatre and to Abhiyan will never be forgotten. He has left behind many memories that I will cherish for a lifetime. You will be remembered every moment, for the rest of my life," he wrote. Some of Nath's most notable productions included the Hindi translations of Vijay Tendulkar's "Ghashiram Kotwal", "Ashi Pakhare Yeti" , and "Pahije Jatiche" . He also adapted Badal Sircar's "Baaki Itihas", "Sari Rat", "Pagla Ghoda", and "Tiswin Sadi" for the stage. In 1980, Nath started the SRCPA repertory company and also the school's annual theatre festival. In 1977, he was given the Sangeet Natak Akademi award for direction. The Press Club of India expressed "profound grief" over the demise of the theatre veteran and one of its senior members. "A Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee, he also headed the Shri Ram Centre for several years. We are sending healing prayers and comfort to his family members and friends during this tough time," it said in a post on X. Nath's last rites were performed at Lodhi crematorium. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
6 days ago
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Theatre director Rajinder Nath dies at 91
Agency: PTI New Delhi, Jul 24 (PTI) Rajinder Nath, veteran theatre artist and the first director of the Shri Ram Centre, passed away at his residence here on Thursday morning due to age-related ailments. He was 91. 'He was not doing well for the last three-four years, but the last 10 days his condition worsened. He died this morning at his home," Subhash Gupta, theatre director and long-time associate, told PTI. Nath is survived by his son and daughter. Born in August 1934 in Dalwal, now in Pakistan, Nath grew up to become a stalwart of theatre and led the Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts (SRCPA) as its first director from 1976-81 and again from 1983-89. He also founded Abhiyan Theatre Group in Delhi in 1967 to bring original Indian scripts that were never done in Hindi theatre previously. The group's direction was handed to Gupta in 2019. Gupta also condoled Nath's death in a post on Facebook. 'My elder brother Rajinder Nath ji, who was like a father to me and with whom I shared a bond of the last 50 years, has departed from this world today. His contribution to the world of theatre and to Abhiyan will never be forgotten. He has left behind many memories that I will cherish for a lifetime. You will be remembered every moment, for the rest of my life," he wrote. Some of Nath's most notable productions included the Hindi translations of Vijay Tendulkar's 'Ghashiram Kotwal", 'Ashi Pakhare Yeti" ('Panchhi Aise Aate Hain"), and 'Pahije Jatiche" ('Jat Hi Puchho Sadhu Ki"). He also adapted Badal Sircar's 'Baaki Itihas", 'Sari Rat", 'Pagla Ghoda", and 'Tiswin Sadi" for the stage. In 1980, Nath started the SRCPA repertory company and also the school's annual theatre festival. In 1977, he was given the Sangeet Natak Akademi award for direction. The Press Club of India expressed 'profound grief" over the demise of the theatre veteran and one of its senior members. 'A Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee, he also headed the Shri Ram Centre (Mandi House) for several years. We are sending healing prayers and comfort to his family members and friends during this tough time," it said in a post on X. Nath's last rites were performed at Lodhi crematorium. PTI MAH MAH RB RB view comments First Published: July 24, 2025, 15:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
30-04-2025
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- Indian Express
MNS's Abhijit Panse to stage political play Ghashiram Kotwal in Hindi
Vijay Tendulkar's politically charged Marathi play Ghashiram Kotwal is being adapted in Hindi for the commercial stage by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena party member Abhijit Panse as he aims to reach a broader Indian audience while retaining the play's essence. 'Ghashiram Kotwal is a depiction of human cruelty that still feels relevant. Great works take time to be recognised, and this one has earned its place as a classic,' said Panse, who has designed the new production. 'Bringing the play in Hindi is not opening it for criticism or backlash; it's purely to educate and showcase art the way it deserves to be showcased.' he adds. Panse's version is scheduled to premiere in the first week of June and will tour major theatre festivals and cities across India. Tendulkar's play, originally written in 1972, is a political satire set during the Peshwa rule in Pune, and it critiques the abuse of power and corruption in political systems. The play follows the journey of Ghashiram, a man who becomes the Kotwal (police chief) of Pune, and his eventual corruption as he becomes part of the power structures he once wanted to change. The play faced backlash for criticising politics, showing caste discrimination, and exposing corruption. Its bold themes led to censorship and strong reactions from conservative groups, but it is an important play in Indian theatre. Due to the play's political background, the creative team has cautiously approached the remake. 'It is a risk to touch on such a topic right now,' said sound director Mandar Deshpande. 'But absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men who try to talk about the unspoken are always regarded as bad. I am grateful to be part of an effort discussing such a topic.' To avoid censorship, specific revisions have been made to the script. 'We have made an effort to remove any caste-oriented words or slurs so that the play doesn't get censored, as that was one of the reasons it was earlier,' said director Balachandra Kubal. 'Despite that, the main essence of the play stays as is. We have only tried to adapt the play to the current audience.' He adds. 'Ghashiram Kotwal is literature and should be received as that; I feel the current society is more tolerant and will receive the play better,' added Kiran Yadnyopavit, who is contributing to the play's production. Panse said, 'Art is art and should never be censored, especially in today's generation where OTT content is so prominently consumed, censorship is unnecessary. It shows our society has progressed.'
