B.M. Shah
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B.M. Shah or Brij Mohan Shah, (1933–1998) was an Indian theatre director and playwright. B. M. Shah along with Mohan Upreti
, are together credited for the revival of the theatre in the Uttarakhand
. He was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
in 1979.
(NSD), New Delhi in 1960, and trained under, Ebrahim Alkazi
, and later graduated in 1962. He also remained a Director at the school (1982–84). He is remembered for his plays, Tuglaq, Ghasiram Kotwal, Hayavadana, Do Kishitiyon Ke Swar, and his most noted play was a playwright was the satirical play, 'Trishanku' (1967).
He also directed play for the Bhartendu Natya Academy
(BNA) Lucknow
and Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts Repertory Company
Shah ji was also a well regarded Sanskrit teacher at St. Columba's School, Delhi for several years, before he became Director, National School of Drama (New Delhi).
He also acted in two Hindi films, Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin (1987), followed by Dil Se
(1998) and a documentary film, 'The Post Master'.
He died on 5 June 1998 in Lucknow
.When he was Director of Bhartendu Natya Academy
(BNA). Upon his death, 'BM Shah Award' was constituted by Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi, given each year to for outstanding contribution to the field of theatre
.And BNA give name of own auditorium B.M.Shah auditorium in Gomti Nagar
Vikas Khad-1, lucknow
.
Mohan Upreti
Mohan Upreti was an Indian theatre director, playwright and a music composer, considered one of the pioneers in Indian theatre music....
, are together credited for the revival of the theatre in the Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand , formerly Uttaranchal, is a state in the northern part of India. It is often referred to as the Land of Gods due to the many holy Hindu temples and cities found throughout the state, some of which are among Hinduism's most spiritual and auspicious places of pilgrimage and worship...
. He was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar is an award given by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy of Music, Dance & Drama. It is the highest Indian recognition given to practicing artists. The award consists since 2003 of Rs. 50,000, a citation, an angavastram , and a tamrapatra...
in 1979.
Biography
Brij Mohan Shah was born in 1933 in Nainital, he joined National School of DramaNational School of Drama
National School of Drama is a theatre training institute situated at New Delhi, India, established . It is an autonomous organization under Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It was set up in 1959 by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, and became an independent school in 1975...
(NSD), New Delhi in 1960, and trained under, Ebrahim Alkazi
Ebrahim Alkazi
Ebrahim Alkazi is one of the most influential Indian theatre directors and Drama teachers in 20th century Indian theatre. He also remained the Director of National School of Drama, New Delhi He has also been a noted art connoisseur, collector and gallery owner, and found Art Heritage Gallery in...
, and later graduated in 1962. He also remained a Director at the school (1982–84). He is remembered for his plays, Tuglaq, Ghasiram Kotwal, Hayavadana, Do Kishitiyon Ke Swar, and his most noted play was a playwright was the satirical play, 'Trishanku' (1967).
He also directed play for the Bhartendu Natya Academy
Bhartendu Academy of Dramatic Arts
Bhartendu Academy of Dramatic Arts is a theatre training institute in Lucknow, India...
(BNA) Lucknow
Lucknow
Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh in India. Lucknow is the administrative headquarters of Lucknow District and Lucknow Division....
and Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts Repertory Company
Shah ji was also a well regarded Sanskrit teacher at St. Columba's School, Delhi for several years, before he became Director, National School of Drama (New Delhi).
He also acted in two Hindi films, Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin (1987), followed by Dil Se
Dil Se
Dil Se is a 1998 Hindi film directed by Mani Ratnam. The film stars Shahrukh Khan, Manisha Koirala, and Preity Zinta. Mani Ratnam also co-wrote the screenplay for the film...
(1998) and a documentary film, 'The Post Master'.
He died on 5 June 1998 in Lucknow
Lucknow
Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh in India. Lucknow is the administrative headquarters of Lucknow District and Lucknow Division....
.When he was Director of Bhartendu Natya Academy
Bhartendu Academy of Dramatic Arts
Bhartendu Academy of Dramatic Arts is a theatre training institute in Lucknow, India...
(BNA). Upon his death, 'BM Shah Award' was constituted by Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi, given each year to for outstanding contribution to the field of theatre
.And BNA give name of own auditorium B.M.Shah auditorium in Gomti Nagar
Gomti Nagar
Gomti Nagar is an area in North Indian city of Lucknow consisting of both residential and business settlements. It is one of the largest and upcoming areas of Lucknow...
Vikas Khad-1, lucknow
Lucknow
Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh in India. Lucknow is the administrative headquarters of Lucknow District and Lucknow Division....
.
Further reading
- Jaidev Taneja, B.M. Shah, 2004, ISBN 81-8197-005-5.
- Dard Aaya Tha Dabe Paon: J. N. Kaushal; (Ed. Kiran Bhatnagar); 2004, Bharatiya Jnanpith.