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Film and theatre sector to get industry status in Maharashtra, says minister

1 2 3 Nagpur: The film and theatre sector, along with Marathi theatre, will soon be accorded 'industry status' to ensure justice for the sector and generate more employment opportunities. A formal announcement regarding this will be made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Maharashtra Day, May 1, said Uday Samant, minister of industries and Marathi language, who is also a Trustee of Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad . Samant was speaking at the concluding ceremony of the 100th Divisional Marathi Natya Sammelan, organised by the Nagpur branch of the Natya Parishad. Theatre summit president Jabbar Patel, vice-president of the central committee of Natya Parishad Naresh Gadekar, Nagpur branch president Ajay Patil, Sanjay Rahate, and presidents and office-bearers of various branches were present. Samant lauded the Nagpur branch for successfully organising the historic theatre summit and also offered some suggestions. "Merely granting a classical status to the Marathi language is not enough. The true essence of Marathi's classical nature lies in the creative experiments undertaken by theatre artists, writers, and directors," he said. Samant urged that the legacy of such creative works should be revived for the new generation and preserved meticulously. He further called upon the Natya Parishad to take initiatives to ensure welfare measures and employment opportunities for artists and technicians from the theatre and film sectors. He added that the govt plans to provide five houses each to eminent artists and technicians who contributed significantly to the stage and screen. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo In his presidential address, Jabbar Patel praised the Nagpur branch for the excellent organisation of the centenary sammelan. He urged branch officials to take up the responsibility of pursuing the govt for the development of small theatre spaces and related infrastructure across Maharashtra. Veteran theatre personalities Madhu Joshi, Prabhakar Ambone, Shraddha Telang, Bapu Chanakhekar, Shobha Jogdev, Dr Ranjan Darvekar, Dr Vijay Vaidya, Suresh Ghadyalpatil, Prakash Edlabadkar, Vijay Jathe, Sanjay Waliwkar, Vatsala Polkamwar, Dayanand Chandanwale, Meena Deshpande, and Sachin Kumbhare were felicitated. Winners of the Late Ganesh Naidu Memorial Art Competition — Vaman Tulsakar, Rukmini Dixit, and Tushar Raut — were also awarded on the occasion. Actress Bhargavi Chirmule conducted the proceedings. Gadkari's Message: In a special audiovisual message from Arunachal Pradesh, Union minister Nitin Gadkari remarked that Marathi theatre made an indelible impact on Marathi minds over the last 100 years. He said that Marathi plays continue to inspire society and described theatre as a true mirror reflecting societal values. Theatrical presentations held in Natya Sammelan Shatakottar Jhadipatti: An event showcasing the 100 years of Jhadipatti theatre with 125 artists Commercial Plays: Serial Killer and Familychi Gammat enthralled audiences Children's Theatre: Young performers staged award-winning Sanskrit and Marathi plays Saraswatijanmabhoomi: A cultural journey through Vidarbha's literary and social history Shatakiy Sanmelanwari: An artistic presentation chronicling the legacy of 100 Natya Sammelan Maharashtrachi Lokdhara: A vibrant showcase of Maharashtra's folk art traditions Marathi Paool Padte Pudhe: A cultural programme on the pride and progress of Marathi