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 From the intensity of the theatre stage to the world of Hindi cinema,  Sandeep Shikhar  has built a remarkable journey as an actor and exploring the world of direction. He has played an incredible part in building the Hindi Theatre Landscape in Bangalore. A seasoned theatre practitioner, Sandeep has spent years creating memorable characters, learning from the stage and constantly evolving his craft. Today, his journey takes him from  actor to director and from theatre to commercial films . In this episode, we talk about his journey, his craft, the lessons theatre has taught him, the transition to cinema, and what drives an artist to keep reinventing himself. Listen to Sandeep Shikhar's journey on L&D Radio – Theatre Directors of Bengaluru.

In this episode of OT  Radio , we speak with Mahesh Dattani—one of India's most influential playwrights and theatre-makers. From  Dance Like a Man  and  Tara  to  Final Solutions  and  Thirty Days in September , Dattani has spent decades exploring identity, gender, relationships, prejudice and the complexities of contemporary Indian society. In this candid conversation, we go beyond his celebrated plays to discover the person, the artist and the thinker behind them his journey, his creative process, his relationship with actors and directors, and what a lifetime in theatre has taught him about people. A conversation about theatre, courage, creativity and the human condition.

  With over three decades of experience, Sujay Ghorpadkar is a cornerstone of the Marathi theatre revival in Bengaluru. Through his long-standing association with Maharashtra Mandal Bangalore, he has contributed to approximately 45 productions, directing nearly 20 of them. His work spans the spectrum of mainstream and experimental theatre, always maintaining a focus on artistic depth and contemporary relevance. Whether leading an intimate ensemble of 10 or a massive cast of 45, Sujays leadership continues to shape the theatrical landscape of Bengaluru and beyond.

 S almin Sheriff  is an actor, playwright, director and artist who has been closely associated with Bangalore's theatre landscape since the 1990s. He was part of an exciting generation of theatre-makers who helped shape contemporary English theatre in the city, working alongside some of its important voices

Day 2 : Amsterdam :  *Monkey Cap, Changing Cape, Spinning Head, Stunning Music* :  Another night without dreams crept in as I hit the bed on Day 1. I was awakened in the morning with ducks n birds singing, there’s a lake right outside my window. The entire place was quite and I cud hear people snoring so loudly that I decided to be a 5:30am man. I walked straight into the restroom like a superman and then realised there’s no focet, now with a facepalm, my head screamed out so loud that the ducks kept quite. “ Duck me, No focet “  I screamed in my head “ Europe “ they use only tissue paper in the loo. Nothing else.  The things we take for granted in In india. Sigh. Anyways, back with my swagger, I Got myself ready. To go where you ask  “ To buy a monkey cap”. Yes a monkey cap. From the time I landed my head was costly hit by cold winds, that I promised myself before going to bed on the first night, “ _cap first thing in the morning_ “ was the song in my head. Las...

Day 3 - Amsterdam  *Sex, Van Gogh, Ganjaa, Sex, Paris, Dreamless Nation * Day 2 night I hit the bed and moved into my sleep. I woke up with a screaming of a woman in her room, right next to my bed, a wall separates us. I jumped out of my sleep, one eye closed and one eye red. Dazed I am wondering if I am in the middle of a robbery, or domestic violence. I look into my watch is 3:30am local time. I wait and the sounds grow intense, the woman is now moaning. Shocked I realise the opposite door couple was making love. 🤦‍♀️  Luckily I woke up only at the end of their act because after a few minutes I could hear faint sounds of a bathroom door opening n water splashing. Scratching my head I screamed in my head “ why 3:30 am , you had the whole night “  I am a passionate man too but I have manners, all my gymnastics finish by a exactly 11pm. No animals are harmed or woken up in the process….… I have social etiquette. And so there I was with my eyes wide open and staring at the...