Gennadi Mikhailovich Pechinkov
Gennadi Mikhailovich Pechinkov | |
|---|---|
| Born | Russia |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Director Theatre personality |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Gennadi Mikhailovich Pechinkov is a Russian actor, director and theatre personality, known for his portrayal of Rama.[1] He played the part of the ancient Indian king from the epic, Ramayana, in 1960 at the Children's Theatre, Moscow and is reported to be the only European professional actor to have played the role in Europe.[2] He continued playing the part for around 40 years and has performed in front many prominent Indian persons such as Jawaharlal Nehru and K. P. S. Menon.[3] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2008, for his contributions to Theatre.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "'Year of India in Russia': Takes off". Russian Embassy in India. 4 May 2009. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ^ "Russia marks golden jubilee of Ramayana's theatrical debut". Times of India. 18 December 2010. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ^ "When the Ramayana hit the Russian stage". Russian and India Report. 26 November 2014. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2016. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
External links
- "Pratibha Devisingh Patil presenting Padma Shri Award to Mr Gennadi Mikhailovich Pechnikov". Photo Gallery. Photo Division, Government of India. 2016. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
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