<p>Actor Prakash Raj, on Sunday, called upon the youth to plunge into theatre to launch a new movement.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Delivering the valedictory address at B V Karanth College Yuva Rangotsava, at Bhoomigeetha, in the city, Prakash Raj took cognisance of the often made comment on the youth drifting away from theatre.<br /><br />Citing his own example, Prakash Raj went nostalgic, recalling his tryst with theatre as a student. His love for the stage was such that, he joined a college only to be a part of its extra-curricular activities through Kannada Sangha.<br /><br />Prakash Raj said, as theatre became an integral part of his life, it taught the nuances of life. He cited an example of a play, when he was acting under the tutelage of G K Govinda Rao, also his first director in theatre. A mere applause was suffice for him (Prakash Raj) to pride himself as a great actor. His ego took him to an extent, where he missed rehearsal to watch a movie. <br /><br />As a result, he had to let go the chance of acting on the D-day. Govinda Rao, who had a word with him later, gave a dose of advise, which eventually had an impact on him later. “You are a good actor and has a bright future. But shed the ego”, was Rao’s advise.<br /><br />Inspiration<br /><br />Inspiring youngsters in the hall, Prakash Raj also mentioned about his 12-year-old daughter, who is actively involved in theatre. <br /><br />He said, theatre not only shapes an actor, but teaches to play the perfect role of a husband, wife and son in real life.<br /><br />Reminiscing about the doyen of theatre B V Karanth, who is fondly addressed as ‘Meshtru’, Prakash Raj said: “Meshtru still remains a source of inspiration”. He also offered to do his mite to keep Rangayana repertory alive.<br /><br />Director of Rangayana H Janardhan (Janni) went on a nostalgic tour, recalling the nascent days in theatre with Prakash Raj.<br /><br />The week-long theatre festival came to an end with the staging of the play ‘Yaare Koogadali’ by the students of SBRR Mahajana First Grade College.<br /><br />Theatre director Gowri Dattu from Abhinaya Taranga, Bangalore, convenor of the rangotsava Saroja Hegde and Deputy Director of Rangayana S I Bhavikatte were present.</p>
<p>Actor Prakash Raj, on Sunday, called upon the youth to plunge into theatre to launch a new movement.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Delivering the valedictory address at B V Karanth College Yuva Rangotsava, at Bhoomigeetha, in the city, Prakash Raj took cognisance of the often made comment on the youth drifting away from theatre.<br /><br />Citing his own example, Prakash Raj went nostalgic, recalling his tryst with theatre as a student. His love for the stage was such that, he joined a college only to be a part of its extra-curricular activities through Kannada Sangha.<br /><br />Prakash Raj said, as theatre became an integral part of his life, it taught the nuances of life. He cited an example of a play, when he was acting under the tutelage of G K Govinda Rao, also his first director in theatre. A mere applause was suffice for him (Prakash Raj) to pride himself as a great actor. His ego took him to an extent, where he missed rehearsal to watch a movie. <br /><br />As a result, he had to let go the chance of acting on the D-day. Govinda Rao, who had a word with him later, gave a dose of advise, which eventually had an impact on him later. “You are a good actor and has a bright future. But shed the ego”, was Rao’s advise.<br /><br />Inspiration<br /><br />Inspiring youngsters in the hall, Prakash Raj also mentioned about his 12-year-old daughter, who is actively involved in theatre. <br /><br />He said, theatre not only shapes an actor, but teaches to play the perfect role of a husband, wife and son in real life.<br /><br />Reminiscing about the doyen of theatre B V Karanth, who is fondly addressed as ‘Meshtru’, Prakash Raj said: “Meshtru still remains a source of inspiration”. He also offered to do his mite to keep Rangayana repertory alive.<br /><br />Director of Rangayana H Janardhan (Janni) went on a nostalgic tour, recalling the nascent days in theatre with Prakash Raj.<br /><br />The week-long theatre festival came to an end with the staging of the play ‘Yaare Koogadali’ by the students of SBRR Mahajana First Grade College.<br /><br />Theatre director Gowri Dattu from Abhinaya Taranga, Bangalore, convenor of the rangotsava Saroja Hegde and Deputy Director of Rangayana S I Bhavikatte were present.</p>
