Mahesh Dattani
| Mahesh Dattani | |
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| Born | 7 August 1958 Bangalore, India |
| Awards | Sahitya Akademi award |
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| http://www.maheshdattani.com/ | |
Mahesh Dattani (7 August 1958) is an Indian director, actor and writer. He wrote plays like Final Solutions,[1] Dance Like a Man,Bravely Fought the Queen,On a Muggy Night in Mumbai,Tara and 30 days in September[2][3]
He is the first playwright in English to be awarded the Sahitya Akademi award[4] His plays has been directed by eminent directors like Arvind Gaur, Alyque Padamsee and Lillete Dubey.
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[edit] Early life and background
Mahesh Dattani was born in Bangalore. He went to Baldwin Boys High School and then went on to join St. Joseph's College, Bangalore.[5] Mahesh is a graduate in History, Economics and Political Science. He is a Post Graduate in Marketing and Advertising Management.
[edit] Career
Mahesh Dattani, prior to his stint with the world of theater, used to work as a copywriter in an advertising firm. In 1986, he wrote his first full-length play, Where There’s a Will, and from 1995, he has been working full-time in theatre.He has also worked with his father in the family business.
He first shot into news with his debut film Mango Souffle. He also made movie Morning Raaga.[6]
[edit] Playright
- Where There’s A Will, 1986
- Dance Like a Man, 1989
- Tara, 1990
- Bravely Fought the Queen, 1991
- Final Solutions, 1993[7]
- On a Muggy Night in Mumbai, 1998
- Seven Circles Round The Fire (Radio play for BBC), 1998
- 30 days in September, 2001
- Brief Candle, 2009
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Director
- Mango Souffle[8]
- Morning Raga
- Dance Like a Man
- Ek Alag Mausam
[edit] Awards
- Dance Like a Man has won the award for the Best Picture in English awarded by the National Panorama.In 1998
- Sahitya Academy award for his book of plays Final Solutions and Other Plays
- Sahitya Kala Parishad selcted Final Solutions(1997),Tara(2000) and 30 days in September(2007)as Best productions of the year directed by Arvind Gaur.
[edit] References
- ^ Deepa Punjani. "In Retrospect: Select plays of the 9th National Theatre Festival at Nehru Centre, Mumbai". mumbaitheatreguide.com. http://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/features/national_theatre.asp. Retrieved 2009-04-02.[dead link]
- ^ Romesh Chander (2007-03-30). "Lifting the veil". Chennai, India: The Hindu. http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2007/03/30/stories/2007033001470300.htm. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
- ^ "Stage On & Off". The Telegraph (Calcutta, India). 2005-11-19. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1051119/asp/calcutta/story_5496713.asp.
- ^ PTI (1998-12-29). "Sahitya Academy awards announced". The Indian Express. http://www.indianexpress.com/res/web/pIe/ie/daily/19981229/36351574.html. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
- ^ http://www.mapsofindia.com/who-is-who/art-culture/mahesh-dattani.html
- ^ Bhawana Somaaya (2004-11-22). "Story teller". ScreenIndia. http://www.screenindia.com/old/fullstory.php?content_id=9285. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
- ^ Drama critics. "Mahesh Dattani's Final Solutions". http://sites.google.com/site/asmitatheatre/reviews--final-solutions. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
- ^ Diwan Singh Bajali (2003-02-20). "Going bananas over Mango Souffle". The Hindu. http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2003/02/20/stories/2003022000780300.htm. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
