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 In this episode of  OT Radio , we meet  Prakash Belawadi —one of Bengaluru's most respected theatre practitioners, actors and directors, whose remarkable journey has taken him from Kannada theatre to Indian cinema and the international stage. Prakash has spent decades exploring the many dimensions of performance, storytelling and theatre-making. His international journey reached a remarkable milestone with  Counting & Cracking , the acclaimed Australian production that explores family, migration, politics, memory and identity across generations and continents. The production received widespread international recognition, including a  Helpmann Award for Best Actor in a Play  for Prakash's performance. Now in Sydney for his next theatrical venture, Prakash joins us for a conversation about his journey— from acting to directing, from theatre to cinema, and from Bengaluru to stages around the world. We talk about the craft of acting, the responsibility of ...

 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.

  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

 In the first episode of L&D Radio, Ranji David speaks with theatre director and singer Siddhanth Sundar about creativity, theatre, music and leadership.  Duration: 52 minutes  Host: Ranji David  Guest: Siddhanth Sundar

Theatre of Street -  Jan Natya Manch   Independent ​​By Priti Negi 

Track 1 & 2:  Girish Karnad -  A Biography   Made by Film maker  Chaitanya KM, this audio documentary takes the audiences through the life of India's greatest Theatre Legend

Track 1 & 2:  Girish Karnad -  A Biography   Made by Film maker  Chaitanya KM, this audio documentary takes the audiences through the life of India's greatest Theatre Legend