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Waman Kendre

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Waman Kendre
Born
Daradwadi,Beeddistrict,Maharashtra
NationalityIndian
Alma materNational School of Drama, Delhi
Occupation(s)Theatre director and academicain
Years active1970 – present
Known forDirector ofNSD, Delhi
SpouseGauri Kendre
HonoursPadma Shri(2019)

Waman Kendreis an Indian theatre director andacademician.He has previously served as the Director ofNational School of Drama,(NSD) New Delhi from August 2013 to September 2018. He is married to Actress Gauri Kendre and also has a son[1]

Early years[edit]

He is the son of a farmer from Daradwadi village inBeeddistrict of the Indian state ofMaharashtra.

After his school and college, he completed a one-year proficiency certification course inDramaticsfromDr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,Aurangabadand then was selected for a three-year course in theNSD.[2]

Career[edit]

AtNSD,he earned a fellowship to research on ritualistic and folk theatre ofKerala.He remained active in theatre activities inMumbaifor many years. He is credited with playing a leading role in theDalittheatre movement in late 1970sMaharashtra.[3]

Kendre had a thirty-year teaching experience. He conducted more than two hundred and fifty workshops on varying aspects of theatre, in India and abroad. He was a Research Associate with the Theatre Development Centre,National Centre for the Performing Arts,Mumbai, for more than nine years. He was actively involved in administrative and organizational running of NCPA,University of Mumbai,and Rangpeeth, Mumbai.

He held positions in advisory committees and governing councils including Vision Plan Committee ofNSD,Rajya Marathi Vikas Sanstha of the government of Maharashatra), Advisory Committee of the Department of Drama inRajasthan University,Jaipur,Governing Council and Executive Committee of West Zonal Cultural Centre,Udaipur,Academic Council ofUniversity of Mumbai,Vision Plan Committee ofGovernment of Goa,Advisory Committee forAll India RadioandDoordarshanand Society of Governing Council ofSatyajit Ray Film and Television Institute.[4]

He adapted Sanskrit playwrightBhāsa'sMadhyama Vyāyogain three different languages:O My LoveinEnglish,Mohe PiyainHindiandPiya BawariinMarathi.[5]

Other notable productions includeZulwa,Jannemann,Tempt Me Not,Nati Goti,Gadhe Ki Baraat,Ladi Nazariya,Ranangan,Dusra Samana,Saiyyan Bhaye Kotwal,Ghazab Teri Ada,Laagi Lagan,[6]Char Divas PremacheandRajdarshan.[2]Gajab Tichi Adaa (Marathi Natak)[7]

Recognition[edit]

He has been repeatedly honoured for his contribution to theatre including a National Award conferred by thePresident of Indiafor Theatre Direction in a recognition by theSangeet Natak Akademiin 2012. .[citation needed]

In 2019, he received thePadma Shriaward, the fourth highest civilian award in India.

In 2020-2021 he received National kalidas award from madhya Pradesh government.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^Hindustan Times."Waman Kendre, the new director of the National School of Drama, on keeping his creative fires burning".www.hindustantimes.com.Retrieved14 February2018.
  2. ^ab"'If you create one play, it is equivalent to a thousand speeches'".The Indian Express. 8 September 2013.Retrieved25 July2015.
  3. ^"Waman Kendre is new NSD director".The Hindu Businessline. 1 August 2013.Retrieved25 July2015.
  4. ^"The Director".National School of Drama.Retrieved25 July2015.
  5. ^"Interview with Waman Kendre".Mumbai Theatre Guide.Retrieved25 July2015.
  6. ^The Hindu."An apt social comment".www.thehindu.com.Retrieved14 February2018.
  7. ^Natak directed by Prof. Waman Kendre- VeryFirstTale, June 2023
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