Jayatheertha

Jayathirtha (born May 8, 1977) is a theater activist, social worker, and film maker. From 1993–1994, he trained at Abhinaya Taranga, obtaining a degree in theater. Following that, he worked as a director and playwright, as well as acting in as many as 4,200 street plays.

Theater activities

Jayathirtha has conducted more than 150 theater training programs in India, focusing on various issues including life skills. He has also penned and directed 65 street plays and ten stage plays from 1996 to 2007. Jayathirtha has directed "Hathim Thi", an experiment with 500 actors, in the environment of the Al-ameen school building.

Radio

He directed 450 episodes of "Chukka China – Chinnara Chukka", an educational radio drama for children. This is currently the most viewed radio drama in Africa.

Literary works

He has scripted six stage plays, and 69 street plays/shows, only on social issues.

Short stories – 15

Hebbala – (an experimental stage play): Used proverbs and folk tale story, experimental play

Workshops conducted for

Dumb And deaf children, HIV/AIDS patients, teachers, councillors, psychologists.

Organizations worked with

He has also worked with more than 70 organizations all over India.

Awards and achievements

Filmography

Hasivu (2007)

Olave Mandara (2011) feature film

Tony (2013)

Bullet Basya (2015)

Shooting Under process 2016 Beautiful Manasugalu

References

    1. "Olave Mandara: A fairytale on the road". Bangalore Mirror. 20 January 2011. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
    2. "The Bangalore Times Film Awards 2011". The Times of India. 21 June 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
    3. "Olave Mandara Audio Release". supergoodmovies.com. 21 December 2010. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
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