Mohan Maharishi

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Mohan Maharishi
Occupation playwright
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Mohan Maharishi (Hindi: मोहन महर्षि) is an Indian theatre director, actor and a playwright. He was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 'Direction' in 1992 [1].

He is most known for his revolutionary plays in Hindi, such as Einstein (1994) [2], Raja Ki Rasoi Vidyottamā [3] and Saanp Seedhi. and also countless Hindi plays that he has directed over the years, including, Andhayug, Rani Jindan (Punjabi), Othello, Ho Rahega Kuchh Na Kuchh [4] and Dear Bapu (2008)

He graduated from National School of Drama, New Delhi in 1965 [5], and later served as its Director 1984-86 [6].

Previously, he had also remained the Theatre Advisor to the Government of Mauritius (1973-1979). After his return from Mauritius he started teaching at 'Department of Indian Theatre', Panjab University, Chandigarh, and in 1987, he started his second tenure as the Professor and Department Head of the Department of Indian Theatre, Panjab University, Chandigarh, and lived in Chandigarh till his retirement in 2004 [2], and moving back to New Delhi, he set up Natwa Theatre Society [7].

Mohan Maharishi is known for his simplistic yet theatrically sound and heartwarming productions and is widely regarded as one of the best directors Indian theatre has ever produced.

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  1. ^ Drama Direction Sangeet Natak Akademi Award Official website.
  2. ^ a b Relatively speaking The Hindu, April 18, 2005.
  3. ^ Vidyottamā
  4. ^ Ho Rahega Kuchh Na Kuchh
  5. ^ NSD Alumni National School of Drama Official website.
  6. ^ Previous Directors National School of Drama, Official website.
  7. ^ Othello by Natwa Theatre Society The Hindu, Nov 25, 2005.

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