About The Event
Summary of the play DHARMANATI:
The story is based in the 10th century BC and revolves around queen Sheelavathi and king Okkaka. The play showcases the practice of Niyog where the women who are not able to conceive by their husbands are provided with a mate. Queen Sheelavathi, too, is forced to undergo Niyog against her wishes. The play proceeds with the strong narrative, powerful dialogues focusing on the trauma the king and the queen go through during the night of Niyog.
Original Playwright: Surendra Verma (Surya Ki Antim Kiran Se Paheli Kiran Tak)
Kannada Translation: Siddhaling Pattanshetti (Suryastadinda Suryodayadavarege)
Direction: Aasif Kshathriya & Shwetha Shrinivas.
Music: BHINNASHADJA
Lyrics: Aasif Kshathriya
AWARDS FOR DHARMANATI
Our acclaimed play Dharmanati has been honored with the First Prize for Best Play at the 45th State-Level Kannada Drama Competition 2024, organized by Udupi Rangabhoomi.
Best Play: First Prize (Dharmanati)
Best Direction: First Prize (Aasif Kshatriya & Shwetha Srinivas)
Best Actress: First Prize (Shwetha Shrinivas)
Best Actor: Third Prize
Best Actress: Third Prize
Best Music: First Prize (Bhinnashadda)
Best Stage Design & Properties: Second Prize
Best Makeup: First Prize (Ravishankar)
Best Lighting: Second Prize (Ravishankar)
Special Appreciation Award
