Prakasam

Prakasam presents a hilarious comedy play a laughter riot for all ages (ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಓದಿ) Mr. Shambho Shiva Shankara, ROFL comedy redefined Written & Directed by Nagendra Shah Show Date & Time:  Saturday June 15 @ 7:30 PM & Sunday, June 16 @ 3:30 & 7:30 PM Venue : K H Kala Soudha, Basavanagudi (www.khkalasoudha.org) Contact Chandru – 7259998222/333 or Log on to www.prakasamtrust.org/sss     Prakasam continues to associate itself with enthusiastic theater productions with the primary intention of entertaining audiences. Our next venture is on similar lines and this time we have roped in one of the legends of Kannada theatre and tinsel world Mr. Nagendra Shah. Mr. Shambho Shiva Shankara is a play conceptualized written and directed by Mr. Nagendra Shah. It gives us immense pleasure to work on such a prized production under the able guidance of Mr. Nagendra Shah. We read the script once and we just could not stop ourselves from reading it again...

Contact: 7259998222/333 or mail prakasamtrust@gmail.com Pallavi is known to us as Pallu and to world as Emcee Pallavii, RJ Pallavii and is known for her powerhouse energy.  She is a well known media celebrity and has hosted on air live shows with three of the most famous radio stations of Bangalore : Radio one 94.3  Red FM 93.5 and Fever 104 FM. Pallavii packs in wit and humour in a special package, the way in which its delivered will leave you stunned for a moment. She’s the most unpredictable prankster and even the Sandalwood  bollywood and  hollywood  stars have fallen prey to her pranks right in the wee hours of the morning. She’s carries the zeal and the passion for Radio each time she’s in front of the mike on air and off air. She’s highly opinionated and will make it a point that you agree to what she agrees on. She’s a big movie buff and always manages to catch every movie @ the premier. She loves to talk, and once she starts all that you would t...

Contact: 7259998222/333 or mail prakasamtrust@gmail.com Nagaraja.V is a Software Engineering Manager by profession in a leading Software company. To find peace between his hectic work, he gets himself engaged in to pencil sketches, painting and theater activities. He is passionate about acting and acted in some plays during his school-days and later slipped out of this track in the course of finding livelihood. Started his second stint by joining Prakasam . He was the member of backstage management for different plays and also acted in “Gullenari” play as Obba and Yajamaanaru. Acting in the upcoming play “Shambo Shiva Shankara”. Undergone a theater workshop “Poorvaranga” facilitated by Sanchaari Theater. This training spanned across 7 months and trained in all forms of theater activities. Acted in the play “Pinocchio” produced by Sanchaari Theater as Police, Daarihoka and Mola. He has done backstage management for different plays produced by Sanchaari Theater.

Contact: 7259998222/333 or mail prakasamtrust@gmail.com A degree holder in Computer Applications,National College Basavanagudi, and also hold a DIPLOMA IN THEATER FROM ABHINAYA THARANGA. I have been working under PRAKASH BELAWADI (Center for film and drama) since 2005.. I have acted in various plays directed by him, to name some... *Purushaartha, written by Prasanna and directed by Prakash belawadi, 2012 *The life of Galileo, written by Bertolt Brecht and directed by Prakash Belawadi, 2012 *Dhaana Shura karna, directed by Prakash Belawadi, 2011 *Coriolanus, directed by Prakash Belawadi, 2009 *Aatankavaadiya Akasmika saavu, written by surendranath, directed by Prakash Belawadi, 2010 * Avasthe, written by U.R. Ananthmurthy, directed by Prakash Belawadi, 2007 *Swayamvaraloka, written by K.V. Akshara and directed by Prakash Belawadi, 2006 At a very young age, I started learning Bharatanatyam under the able guidance of renowned Guru Late. Shri. U.S. Krishna Rao and Late Smt. ...

Contact: 7259998222/333 or   mail prakasamtrust@gmail.com Suneeth fondly known in team as Halgeri has always dreamt of pursuing goals and has never failed in any field of interest  He is the star DOP of our team and has uncanny ability to capture images as none of us would have ever imagined the frame to be. He believes in Work and learn, Share, live and let live, Think twice and Believing in People.  He has a Bachelor's of Commerce degree from Bangalore university.   He has been on stage with productions such as Mamamuchi, 3 penny opera, apakari,holi, nam thim thana.  His backstage experience includes first leaf (sanketh production-ranga shankara) till the latest aagalige. He runs his own Design Venture "skill pursuit" in the year 2010 and has conducted shoots, organized event and also designed creatives for the reputed companies like TCS, PES INSTITUTION and park slope hotel.  He is well-known for his skills in ...

Contact: 7259998222/333 or   mail prakasamtrust@gmail.com Nithesh SS is completed 1 year acting course in ACTOR’S RHYTHM ACTING ACADEMY and also completed a part time course in ANUPAM  KHER’S ACTOR PREPARES FOR 1 year. He has also worked in Bhaduku, Mahabharata &  Nanna Jeeva Neenu. Special Skills • Contemporary dance, & Bollywood dance • Raiding bike.   Personal Details He has a Diploma in Computer Science and is interested in watching movies dance and cricket. He knows Hindi, English, Kannada.  He has also worked in a Hindi documentary while his stint in Mumbai.

Contact: 7259998222/333 or mail prakasamtrust@gmail.com Ashwin has been the dark horse who’s fair for team Prakasam. Apart from dealing with customers at his work in a leading company he manages to take care of the needs of all the team members with his presence. His backstage responsibilities speak for his ability and efficiency as he forms the back bone of our team. Straight and strong are his words and deeds and he makes his presence felt loud and clear.

Contact: 7259998222/333 or mail prakasamtrust@gmail.com Smitha has been a clicking enthusiast since her childhood. Its her love for the camera and the expressions that her camera can capture that associates her with Prakasam. She has been the official photographer for the group and has covered all their events with utmost interest and focus. She prefers being behind camera despite having the ability to provide valuable feedback to people on their on stage performances. A smiling charm to the team she is liked and appreciated by the entire team.

Contact: 7259998222/333 or mail prakasamtrust@gmail.com KHULDEEPAK is a Bangalore baby and likes to be addressed as muscular and slim.  He knows Kannada, English and Hindi  and has a Diploma in Theater.  He has vast experience in theatre with more than 75 plays to his credit.  His theatre experience casts over Street plays, Mime show, Stylized play, Realistic plays etc.  He has worked with legends of Kannada Theatre viz Prakash Belawadi, B Suresh, A S Murthy, Prema Karanth, Pramod Shigow & Rajendra Karanth.  Tele-films: Lead Role in “Meera Madhava” Directed by Arvindh Mukashi Lead Role in “Last Letter” Directed by Bharath M.C TV Serials Lead Role in MUGILU  Directed by Chaitanya  Karehalli Lead Role in SUPRABHATHA Directed by P Sheshadri Allidhe Nammane Illi Bandhe Summane, Directed by Prakash Belawadi  Maadu Sikadhalla, Directed by T N Seetharam Awards:    • Best Act...

Contact: 7259998222/333 or mail prakasamtrust@gmail.com Chandan works as a business analyst in one of the leading companies has a craving towards analysing something different. He has been involved in theater for a over a decade and started his career by literally sweeping the stages across various performing spaces in Bangalore. It is often said that “agar koyi keeda lag jaatha hai toh chodtha nahi” – if an insect (interest) gets inside you it’s hard to get rid of it. The hardest one to get into and similarly get out of is the broad field of theater.  This gets to you so much that you in turn become an insect and start enjoying it. It was a long term wish that I had nurtured, to be a part of what makes up the wonderful world of on-stage popularity. With my dad’s engagement with Nataranga and my tryst with those huge crowd filled shows of Tughlak, it was hard for me to stay away from something creative. In 2000 I had a chance to watch a leg...

Contact: 7259998222/333 or mail prakasamtrust@gmail.com Santosh Karki, a software professional by profession working in IT industry for more than 13 years now, has now found a solace from the mundane life in the much aspired  passion “THEATRE” which is now his sole “Passion”.  Santosh hails from a family of poets, artists, teachers , in short art loving people. He is grandson of Dr D S Karki a well known poet who has penned the infamous “HACHCEVU KANNADA DEEPA” song.  Art was always which he loved, because this is the only form of expression where you can win hearts and winning hearts by way of entertaining people is what he likes most.  He, being from a family of  art loving people especially poetry and theatre, was exposed to dance dramas and company dramas (hails from North Karnataka) in his childhood.  He had interest in Mimicry, miming people, acting in dramas and skits in schools and colleges whenever there was a opportunity and this is how he di...

Contact: 7259998222/333 or mail prakasamtrust@gmail.com Partha pursues art/theatre as a hobby. During day he is a coveted electronics engineer who gets patents in his name by the hour and has earned enamours name & fame as the workhorse.   He is an engineering graduate with fantastic technical know how equally balanced with creative hunger.  He is with the Prakasam team from past 3 years, during which has engaged in various facets of a theatre production – On the stage, Backstage, In the Technical room…He is credited for bringing in an organized way of backstage management. Some of the Plays to which he contributed – ‘ Hosa Belaku ’, ’ 13-Margosa Mahal ’, ‘ Gulle Nari ’, ‘ Doosra ’…

Monish has been a - Theatre & Film Actor [more than 10 plays] - Mime artist [more than 20 shows] - Voice over artist - Ex Radio Jock & Ramp Model His Film Projects: - Currently doing the main lead in an urban Kannada film 'Money Honey Shani' with Bhavana Rao (Galipata fame) directed by Mr. Rajesh Murthy. - 'Wasiyat Nama', a short film directed by Ms. Ananya Kasaravalli. His performance was widely appreciated. The film has won awards at several major festivals - Music video for Qyuki.com -  'Kya Yaaron', a Hinglish film based on tech guys in a software company. He has played the main negative lead & his performance in the film was hugely appreciated by the audience, critics & media. - 'Innuendo', an art film, mainly for film festivals. He has played the lead in one of the 3 stories. The film is being screened at several film festivals currently - He has performed at Mr. Amitabh Bachhan’s 70 in a dance ballet along with 70...

Contact: 7259998222/333 or   mail prakasamtrust@gmail.com Soumya Mallikarjuna an interesting enthusiast is now stepping the warm field of acting. By qualification a Telecommunication Engineer, currently working in Bharat Electronics Limited (B.E.L) as a testing engineer. Since childhood she is known for her cultural works in school and colleges like in dancing, acting, painting, sketching, debate, event organizing, murals and many more. She has been trained in SHAMIAK DAWAR  dance association for about six years on various dance forms and is given many number of dance shows in and outside the country. She has won a lot of awards and rewards for her belly dancing and contemporary dance form of art. She is been an active participant in CHITRA KALA PARISHAT for the showcase of her painting and sketches during their utsavs. Out of all work she loves to do, she took up "ACTING" on a serious note and is working very hard to win a lot of accolades on that in her baby steps itse...

Contact: 7259998222/333 or  mail prakasamtrust@gmail.com Kushal Gowda, has imbibed art and performing arts since childhood; although he does not belong to a family of artists. Having successfully completed junior and senior levels in Carnatic Classical Vocal during school days, he has many awards to his credit in music. He discovered the actor in him, when he was made to perform in several skits in during his early years at school. Since then, Kushal has grown fond of acting and has also won various awards for his acting; including title “PRATIBHA KARANJI” bestowed by the State Government of Karnataka. His performance in a mono-act at Dehradoon for a National level competition brought him a lot of recognition. During his days as a student at Jain University, he took to participating in acting related competitions and represented his college at various inter-collegiate fests. He won the ‘Best Actor’ award from Bangalore University under Bharata Yatra Kendra. Though Kusha...

Contact: 7259998222/333 or mail prakasamtrust@gmail.com Hitha is an enthusiast of art and performing arts from early years and now is working for a Tele production house. Being an active participant in every cultural event in her school and college days, Hitha still continues to involve herself in various shows- theatre and dance. She has been studying Kathak, a classical form of dance, under dancer duo Smt & Sri Nirupama Rajendra for the past 7 years and, has also performed with her gurus at various dance recitals. As a child artist, she has acted in tv shows such as ‘Dinakondu kathe’, ‘Second Hand Sadashiva’, and Paa Pa Pandu’. Hitha Chandrashekar is a alumni of Hanumanth Nagar Bimba and has performed in over 6 Children’s plays. In college, she was an active member of the cultural team and a part of a dance group- ‘Samaksh’. She also attended various theatre workshops including ‘ahaa- childern’s theatre workshop’ held at Rangashankara. She holds a certificate for ‘PLAYBACK...

Contact: 7259998222/333 or mail prakasamtrust@gmail.com By profession working for an IT company as Project Lead, being passionate about performing art, realized attraction towards and started with 1. Classical dance (bharathnatyam) in 2008, did my juniors from Rasika Art Foundation, with Guru Sri.Kiran Subramanyam and Mrs.Sandhya Kiran, Experience :- Performed at Chowdiah Memorial Hall for Rasikarpana (Annualday) happened in 2010. 2. Drumming - doing 4th Grade in well known institute TRINITY GUILDHALL, London, learning from Sri Guru.Sugumar Babu at Babu School of Rhythms, from 2010, was part of 101 drumming at Donkahalli, Grounds on 8th May 2011, performing from in annual day functions every year, Experience :- Got a chance to perform in front of two drumming legends, Kalaimamani “Shivamani” sir and international drummer “Ranjit Barot” sir. 3. Theater - Recently joined performing theater, with Pra.Ka.Sam, with no past experience other, than watching theater plays in TV, sta...

Contact: 7259998222/333 or  mail prakasamtrust@gmail.com Praveen has undergone a year long film acting course in vijaya film institute.  He has performed as supporting characters in Kannada serials and movies.  Notable performances are in the movie Yogi (hero friend's character), as the negative actor in Minchu, Kanasali Jotheyali, Channama IPS, in production no 9 in Tamil.  With Prakasam he has acted in Doosra, 13 Margosa Mahal.  Short film stints in Kannada, Hindi and English. He is currently playing the male lead in Ratha and Chaddi Dosthi. Apart from these he loves to dance and is practising with Choreographer Ajay.  He  is also going through vigorous training with action director Kowrawa Venktesh.  In his spare time he indulges in swimming, gymnasium, kick-boxing, bike stunts...

Contact: 7259998222/333 or  mail prakasamtrust@gmail.com WORK PROFILE: RJ, VJ, MC, acting, modelling, anchoring, stage shows EXPERIENCE  93.5 RED FM [sun network] worked as a senior program producer and as a radio jockey (R J) for evening and night shows hosted a love based show called “lovology” Suvarna news worked as program producer and anchor for film based show called “cinema hungama” Zee kannada hosted a reality show called “pardeshadalli pardata” the show was shot completely in Thailand did the scripting and hosting for this show Suvarna worked as senior film based chief was in charge of the film section and also anchoring was into celebrity management too 92.7 BIG FM, Working as an RADIO  JOCKEY, SHOW NAME-  SUPER GAME SHOW TIIMGS – EVERY DAY 2-5 PM, NAME-  GAME GURU NIRANJAN Master of Ceremonies Award Ceremonies Product Launch Felicitation Movie Launch Music Awards Devotional Events Conferences Theme Parties Marria...