| Mahesh Dattani | |
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| Born | 7 August 1958 Bangalore, India |
| Awards | Sahitya Akademi award |
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| http://www.maheshdattani.com/ | |
Mahesh Dattani (7 August 1958) is an Indian director, actor and writer. He wrote plays like Final Solutions,[1] Dance Like a Man,Bravely Fought the Queen,On a Muggy Night in Mumbai,Tara and 30 days in September[2][3]
He is the first playwright in English to be awarded the Sahitya Akademi award[4] His plays has been directed by eminent directors like Arvind Gaur, Alyque Padamsee and Lillete Dubey.
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Mahesh Dattani was born in Bangalore. He went to Baldwin Boys High School and then went on to join St. Joseph's College, Bangalore.[5] Mahesh is a graduate in History, Economics and Political Science. He is a Post Graduate in Marketing and Advertising Management.
Mahesh Dattani, prior to his stint with the world of theater, used to work as a copywriter in an advertising firm. In 1986, he wrote his first full-length play, Where There’s a Will, and from 1995, he has been working full-time in theatre.He has also worked with his father in the family business.
He first shot into news with his debut film Mango Souffle. He also made movie Morning Raaga.[6]