<p>Kannada theatre troupe, Antharanga, is organising a four-day theatre festival ‘Uncle Shyam 75’ from November 22 to November 25 at H N Kalakshetra, Jayanagar.</p>.<p>The festival is in honour of 40 years of M S Shyamsunder, popularly known as Uncle Shyam, who is turning 75. He founded ‘Antharanga’. Since its initiation 37 years ago, the group is identifying itself with several facets of the socio-cultural arena.</p>.<p>Hailing from a traditional family, uncle Shyam was always interested in theatre. In an interview with Metrolife, Uncle Shyam gets nostalgic and talks about his struggling days.</p>.<p>“My family is my strength. My wife is the pillar of support, and I would not be successful if it was not for her. She took care of the kids during my struggling days. My kids are no less. I am here only because of their constant support,” he added.</p>.<p>He advises that the struggling makes one stronger. “Kids these days are always in a hurry. They give up very soon. I would not have completed 40 years organising plays if I had given up,” he adds.</p>.<p>Commenting on the changing times, he says, “Theatre then was centred on acting. Now, it is all about technicalities. Though we have a handful number of original plays in recent times, it is nothing compared to the 70s.”</p>.<p>He further adds, “Olden day plays are all about life. It talks about social and moral values, and if watched, they can have a large impact on young minds.”</p>.<p>He reveals that he got the nickname ‘Uncle Shyam’ as the kids at ‘Antaranga’ addressed him that way.</p>.<p>Shyam has explored more horizons than just theatre. In his book, ‘Sanchari Sadagara’, he talks about the current political system. “The book documents my experiences. I have voiced out the hurdles faced by common man in the society,” he adds.</p>.<p><strong>November 22 </strong></p>.<p><br />Play: Ratnan Prapancha<br />Composition: Lakshmi Chandrashekar, Sundar<br />Direction: Joseph<br />Theatre Group: Creative Theatre</p>.<p><strong>November 23</strong></p>.<p><br />Play: Mukkam Post Bombilwadi<br />Direction: Ravindra Poojari<br />Theatre Group: Samasthi</p>.<p><strong>November 24</strong></p>.<p>Play: Galibili<br />Direction: Sundarashree<br />Theatre Group: Vasp</p>.<p><strong>November 25</strong></p>.<p>Presentation of various folk activities like Dollukunita, folk songs, bharathanatyam, and a drum jam by various artists.</p>
<p>Kannada theatre troupe, Antharanga, is organising a four-day theatre festival ‘Uncle Shyam 75’ from November 22 to November 25 at H N Kalakshetra, Jayanagar.</p>.<p>The festival is in honour of 40 years of M S Shyamsunder, popularly known as Uncle Shyam, who is turning 75. He founded ‘Antharanga’. Since its initiation 37 years ago, the group is identifying itself with several facets of the socio-cultural arena.</p>.<p>Hailing from a traditional family, uncle Shyam was always interested in theatre. In an interview with Metrolife, Uncle Shyam gets nostalgic and talks about his struggling days.</p>.<p>“My family is my strength. My wife is the pillar of support, and I would not be successful if it was not for her. She took care of the kids during my struggling days. My kids are no less. I am here only because of their constant support,” he added.</p>.<p>He advises that the struggling makes one stronger. “Kids these days are always in a hurry. They give up very soon. I would not have completed 40 years organising plays if I had given up,” he adds.</p>.<p>Commenting on the changing times, he says, “Theatre then was centred on acting. Now, it is all about technicalities. Though we have a handful number of original plays in recent times, it is nothing compared to the 70s.”</p>.<p>He further adds, “Olden day plays are all about life. It talks about social and moral values, and if watched, they can have a large impact on young minds.”</p>.<p>He reveals that he got the nickname ‘Uncle Shyam’ as the kids at ‘Antaranga’ addressed him that way.</p>.<p>Shyam has explored more horizons than just theatre. In his book, ‘Sanchari Sadagara’, he talks about the current political system. “The book documents my experiences. I have voiced out the hurdles faced by common man in the society,” he adds.</p>.<p><strong>November 22 </strong></p>.<p><br />Play: Ratnan Prapancha<br />Composition: Lakshmi Chandrashekar, Sundar<br />Direction: Joseph<br />Theatre Group: Creative Theatre</p>.<p><strong>November 23</strong></p>.<p><br />Play: Mukkam Post Bombilwadi<br />Direction: Ravindra Poojari<br />Theatre Group: Samasthi</p>.<p><strong>November 24</strong></p>.<p>Play: Galibili<br />Direction: Sundarashree<br />Theatre Group: Vasp</p>.<p><strong>November 25</strong></p>.<p>Presentation of various folk activities like Dollukunita, folk songs, bharathanatyam, and a drum jam by various artists.</p>
