Mumbai University's Academy of Theatre Arts' 12th National Vasant Natyaotsav....
February 13, 2020 5:27:37 PM IST MTG editorial
Mumbai University's Academy of TheatreArts is holding its ‘NationalVasant Natyaotsav'. This year the AcademyofTheatreArts has collaborated with the Sangeet Natak Akademi – NewDelhi, WestZoneCultural Centre – Udaipur and SouthCentralZone Cultural Centre – Nagpur.
Various theatre groups from all over India, especially from Bihar, Manipur, Madhya Pradesh, Kolkata are participating in the festival.
The Natyaotsav was inaugurated on 8th February 2020 by veteran actress and director Nadira Zahir Babbar. Wellknownactor VirendraSaxena was also a part of the inauguration function.
Mumbai University's Pro Vice Chancellor Dr. Ravindra Kulkarni presided over the function along with Dr. AjayDeshmukh, Registrar Mumbai University, and Vice Chancellor Dr. SuhasPednekar.
The commencement of the Natyotsav was done by the Second Year students of the Master of Theatre Arts. They staged the play APALAKNIDRAHEEN written by AbhiramBhadkamkar and directed by PrasadVanarase.
Upcoming plays are:
BAILABOLBALA, a play by Lokrangmanch, Satara will be performed on 13th February 2020 at 7 pm. This play is directed by RajivMulye.
KANKAAL, a play by KhenjonglangManipur will be performed on 14th February 2020 at 4 pm. This play is written by SushilaDevi and directed by Dr. S. Thaninlema.
The Vasant Natyaostav will conclude with Rangpandhari Pune's NIRUPAN on 14th February 2020 at 7pm This play is written and directed by IshwarAndhare.
Venue for all plays: Kalina Campus, Mumbai University.
The 12th National Vasant Natyaotsav has been organised by the AcademyofTheatre Arts, Mumbai University under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Ganesh Chandanshive.
*Mumbai Theatre Guide takes no responsibility for change in schedule.