Mohan Maharishi
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Mohan Maharishi is an Indian theatre director, actor and a playwright. He was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
for 'Direction' in 1992.
, New Delhi
in 1965, and later served as its Director 1984-86.
, such as Einstein (1994), Raja Ki Rasoi Vidyottamā and Saanp Seedhi. and also countless Hindi plays that he has directed over the years, including, Andhayug, Rani Jindan (Punjabi), Othello, Ho Rahega Kuchh Na Kuchh inspired by Marsha Norman
's 1983 English play, "'Night, Mother
" and Dear Bapu (2008). Amongst notable play written by him include, "Einstein", "Raja Ki Rasoi", "Joseph Ka Mukadma", "Deewar Mein Khidki Rehti Thi" and "Ho Rahega Kuch Na Kuch".
Previously, he had also remained the Theatre Advisor to the Government of Mauritius
(1973–1979). After his return from Mauritius he started teaching at 'Department of Indian Theatre', Panjab University, Chandigarh
, and in 1987, he started his second tenure as the Professor and Department Head of the Department of Indian Theatre, Panjab University, Chandigarh
, and lived in Chandigarh
till his retirement in 2004, and moving back to New Delhi
, he set up Natwa Theatre Society.
Mohan Maharishi is known for his simplistic yet theatrically sound and heartwarming productions and is widely regarded as one of the best directors Indian theatre has ever produced.
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...
for 'Direction' in 1992.
Early life
Mohan Maharishi graduated from 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...
, New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
in 1965, and later served as its Director 1984-86.
Career
Mohan Maharishi is most known for his revolutionary plays in HindiHindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
, such as Einstein (1994), Raja Ki Rasoi Vidyottamā and Saanp Seedhi. and also countless Hindi plays that he has directed over the years, including, Andhayug, Rani Jindan (Punjabi), Othello, Ho Rahega Kuchh Na Kuchh inspired by Marsha Norman
Marsha Norman
Marsha Norman is an American playwright, screenwriter, and novelist. She received the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for her play night, Mother...
's 1983 English play, "'Night, Mother
'night, Mother
'Night, Mother is a 1983 play by Marsha Norman about a daughter, Jessie, and her mother, Thelma . The play opens with Jessie calmly telling Mama that by morning she will be dead, as she plans to commit suicide that very evening...
" and Dear Bapu (2008). Amongst notable play written by him include, "Einstein", "Raja Ki Rasoi", "Joseph Ka Mukadma", "Deewar Mein Khidki Rehti Thi" and "Ho Rahega Kuch Na Kuch".
Previously, he had also remained the Theatre Advisor to the Government of Mauritius
Mauritius
Mauritius , officially the Republic of Mauritius is an island nation off the southeast coast of the African continent in the southwest Indian Ocean, about east of Madagascar...
(1973–1979). After his return from Mauritius he started teaching at 'Department of Indian Theatre', Panjab University, Chandigarh
Panjab University, Chandigarh
Panjab University is one of the oldest universities in India. The university campus is residential, spread over an area of in sectors 14 and 25 of the city of Chandigarh...
, and in 1987, he started his second tenure as the Professor and Department Head of the Department of Indian Theatre, Panjab University, Chandigarh
Panjab University, Chandigarh
Panjab University is one of the oldest universities in India. The university campus is residential, spread over an area of in sectors 14 and 25 of the city of Chandigarh...
, and lived in Chandigarh
Chandigarh
Chandigarh is a union territory of India that serves as the capital of two states, Haryana and Punjab. The name Chandigarh translates as "The Fort of Chandi". The name is from an ancient temple called Chandi Mandir, devoted to the Hindu goddess Chandi, in the city...
till his retirement in 2004, and moving back to New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
, he set up Natwa Theatre Society.
Mohan Maharishi is known for his simplistic yet theatrically sound and heartwarming productions and is widely regarded as one of the best directors Indian theatre has ever produced.