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National Drama Festival at Mudradi to mark the silver jubilee of Nama Tuluver Sanghatane (NATKA)

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February 28, 2011

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Udupi, February 27: As part of the silver jubilee celebrations of Nama Tuluveru Sanghatane (NATKA), Mudradi, a National Drama Festival is being held here.

Mudradi is a small village in Karkala Taluk of Udupi District surrounded by lush green mountains, paddy fields, tall standing palm and coconut groves close to the shores of Arabian Sea, roaring sounds of waves which can be heard blended with sound of wind and chirping birds. A rich natural place which has given birth to many village industries, banks, education institutions, religious places of worship, various cultural beginnings and above all, has introduced many well known artists to the world.


In 1986, under the patronage of Dharmayogi Mohan of Shri Aadhishakti Temple, Mudradi, was born Nama Tuluveru Sanghatane (R) an association for art lovers in the field of drama who initially indulged in producing new experimental plays to the people of the village, who at that time did not have an opportunity to view these type of dramas. Krishnamurthy Kavathaar's 'Siri Sampige' was the first and foremost play presented by Nama Tuluveru Sanghatane (NATKA) which gave way to an ocean of more and more new plays to the people of this village thus making 'Mudradi' a noted place for art and culture in the neighborhood. Sukumar Mohan, a National Award actor himself, ably leads the NATKA association as President.

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NATKA, which has produced and presented more than 60 dramas for the past 25 years with shows going on for more than 500 days providing entertainment and creating awareness, is hoping to find a place in the Guinness Book of World Records soon.
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Krishnamurthy Kavathhar, Bhasuma Kodagu, J. Sitharam Shetty Koradi, Jeevanaram Sullia, Pramodh Shiggam, Udyavara Nagesh Kumar, C. Basavalingayya, Sheena Nadoli, Gururaj Marpalli, Raaj Kumar Bengaluru, Dhakshayini Bhat, Mallikarjuna Mahamane were some of the stalwart dramatist mentors who have guided NATKA to participate in various drama competitions and being honoured with more than 125 awards to their credit.

Some of the well known dramas which gave NATKA a big name were 'Siri Sampige', 'Sahebaru Baruthare', 'Pilipathi Gadass', 'Dharmethi Maye', 'Dhombere Chenni', 'Kalaapuratha Kilesi', 'Pampanige Bidha Kanasu', Huliya Neralu', 'Asudho', 'Ondu Chooriya Kathe', 'Media', 'Dhangeya Munchina Dhinagalu', 'Nalpuda Nalike', 'Hoovu', 'Naa Thukarama Alla', 'Vaali' etc. All these dramas were presented either in Tulu or Kannada with many shows to their credit.

Other than presenting dramas, NATKA also has been bringing various other famous drama troupes to the village during Navarathri, under the banner of 'Navarangotsava' thus awakening the taste of culture in the citizens of Mudradi. They used to have conferences, workshops in drama, felicitations to artists in the field of drama and literature, etc all these years, as well. Street dramas were also held by NATKA that included several educational dramas on various subjects like 'Beware of Aids', 'Ondu Hennina Kathe', 'Vijnanada Aatagalu', 'Kasaasura Vadhe' etc. which gave the citizens an awakening message and awareness in the minds of the people.

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Now completing 25 years of excellence in the field of art and culture and hosting the Silver Jubilee Year celebrations, NATKA is hosting a National Drama Festival called 'Navarangotsava', a festival of nine dramas of different languages from February 25 to March 5 daily, 7.30pm onwards. These dramas are being staged at B.V. Karanth Ranga Vedike, Udupi Zilla Panchayat Higher Primary School Campus, Mudradi.

The inauguration took place on Friday, February 25. Nagathihalli Chandrashekar inaugurated and D.K. Chowta, a well known writer/dramatist, presided over the programme along with Dr. B.V. Rajaram, Dr. K. Marulasiddappa, Prof. G.K. Govind Rao, D.S. Chouguley, Dr. N. Damodhar Shetty & Bharath Kumar Pulipu as the Chief Guests. The valedictory function will take place on Saturday, March 5 at 4.30pm wherein H. Gopal Bhandary will preside with Dr. B. Jayashree as the Chief Guests including guests Divakar N. Shetty & Ashok Kashyap. The programme will be followed by felicitation to some of the known personalities in the field of art and culture in India and abroad.

Following are the plays scheduled to be presented during the 'Navarangotsava':


1. 25th February, 2011 Rangayana Mysore's 'Sadarame' Kannada Play written by Bellave Narahari Shastri & Directed by Y.M. Puttannayya.
2. 26th February, 2011 Charaka Kalavidaru, Heggodu's 'Acharya Prahasan' Kannada Play written & directed by Prasanna.
3. 27th February, 2011 Prayoga Ranga Bangalore's 'Mante Swamy Katha Prasanga' a Kannada Play written by Dr. H.S. Shivaprakash & Directed by Suresh Anagalli.
4. 28th February, 2011 Ranga Niranthara Bengaluru's 'Mittabailu Yamunakka', a Kannada Play of D.K. Chowta adopted by Basavaraj Sulerapalya and directed by Pramod Shiggoa.
5. 1st March, 2011 Dalmiya Theatre Mumbai's 'Muktidhama' a Hindi play written by Ambara Hadapa and directed by Rajendra Sheshaktar.
6. 2nd March, 2011 Kala Jagathu Mumbai's 'Sharashaiyye', a Kannada play written & directed by Thonse Vijaya Kumar Shetty.
7. 3rd March, 2011 Bhodi Natya Parishat Mumbai's 'Thana Mazuri', a Marathi play written by Premanand Gajvi & directed by Ashok Handori.
8. 4th March, 2011 NATKA Mudradi's 'Vaali' a Tulu play written and directed by Gururaja Marpalli.
9. 5th March, 2011 Folk Dance performance by various teams from all over Karnataka called 'Janpadotsava'.

On 27th February, 2011 Sunday from 10 AM to 5.30 PM there will be a debate on Theatre & Drama subjects.
On 5th March, 2011 at around 3.30 PM a tableau procession comprising of various folk dancers will start from the Shri Adhishakti Temple premises leading to the B.V. Karanth Rangavedike, Udupi followed by Folk/Theatre Songs by Dr. B. Jayashree and Troupe at 4.PM onwards.

The entire programme is being held in co-operation with Ministry of Culture, New Delhi, Kannada & Cultural Department, Bangalore and Karnataka Nataka Academy, Bangalore simultaneously.

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NATKA's long awaited dream auditorium 'Kala Kshetra' is under construction which is costing around 1 crore rupees. Art lovers have come forward to donate whole heartedly and so far managed to collect around Rs.20 lakhs. An initiative to protect Tulu Culture, the auditorium will have a permanent 'Tulu Folk/Artifacts Museum', Training Institute for Art & Theatre, Training school for Tabla & Yakshagana, Music & Dance School etc., once the construction is completed. Awaiting the sanctions from the Central & State Governments and the art lovers of Karnataka, NATKA will present a beautiful auditorium which will be a gift to the people of the region.

Nama Tuluveru Sanghatane has cordially invited all the drama lovers to come and witness the week long festival. For more information contact:
Sukumar Mohan
[email protected] or [email protected]


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