About Play:
The play deals with a foolish king who is guided by corrupt bureaucrats. Meanwhile, the subjects of his kingdom – a clever father and son, called Samba and Shiva, receive a boon from Lord Ganesha. Shiva receives a donkey which obeys the instructions of his master while Samba gets a pearl which turns him into a woman. The king sees this woman in a park and falls in love with her. He asks his people to find her. She agrees to come to the palace and catches hold of the corrupt officials inside the palace.
Meanwhile, the donkey saves the king’s life when his subjects revolt against him. As a gesture of gratitude, the foolish king makes the donkey the prime minister, following which the subjects take advantage of the situation. Corruption is rampant in the state and the bureaucrat suggests that the king legalise bribe-taking. The play ends when the king runs away from the kingdom to save his life.
About Playwright:
Dr. Chandrashekar Kambar was born in Ghodageri village in Belagavi district. From an early age he was interested in folk arts, local culture and ritual. He started using north Karnataka dialect of Kannada in his poems and plays which is not very common in Kannada literature. He served as the chairman of National School of Drama New Delhi from 1996 to 2000 and the president of Karnataka Nataka Academy from 1980 to 1983.
Kambar has directed number of movies based on the plays written by him. Karimayi, Sangeeta, Kadu Kudure are some of his major films as a director. He has also adopted his play Jeeke mastara pranaya prasanga for television. Kambar has produced several documentaries for the state and central governments.
His Plays are Bembattida Kannu, Narcissus, Rishyashringa, Jokumaraswamy, Sangya Balya Anabeko Naadolaga, Kittiya Kathe, Jaisidanayaka, Alibaba, Kaadu Kudure, Naayi Kathe, Kharokhara, Mathanthara, Harakeya Kuri, Kambara Avara Natakagalu, Sambashiva Prahasana, Siri Sampige, Huliya Neralu, Bepputakkadi Boleshankara, Pushpa Rani, Tirukana Kanasu, Mahamayi etc.
He was honouerd with Padma Sri, Sahitya Academy award, Kalidas Samman, Kabir Samman, Pampa Award and Jnanapeeta Award.
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Author |
- Dr. Chandra Shekar kambar |
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Direction |
- Ravindra Poojary |
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Asst Director |
- Ravishankar.M.B |
On Stage :
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Samba |
: Ravishnkar.M.B |
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Shiva |
: Manjunath.L.Badigera |
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Ganesha / Chara / Dangura |
: Ravikumar.J.V |
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Kaththe / Bhirayya |
: Mahadeva.M |
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Raja |
: Raghavendra Prasad.C |
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Police / Mantri |
: Vinod.M.R / Anand.P |
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Karabhari |
: Muniraju |
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Gajanimbe |
: Chaya Bhargavi |
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Godhavari |
: Madhra.D |
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Sahukara |
: Anand Singh |
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Bili Ane / Hennu Kaththe |
: Rajashekara.M.B |
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Chillare |
: Nagaraja.R |
Back Stage:
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Stage Execution Assistance |
: Ravishankar M.B |
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: Manjunath L Badigera |
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: Raghavendra Prasad.C |
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: Ravikumar.J.V |
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: Rajashekar.M.B |
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Stage Management |
: Sukumar.J |
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Music Direction |
: Kiran |
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Chorus |
: Vikram / G.Ananth |
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: Kiran / Bhargavi Suresh |
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Key Board |
: M.S.Balasubramanya |
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Rhythm / Percussions |
: Vivek / Prakash.B.R |
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Lighting |
: Ravindra Poojary |
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Costume Design |
: Rashmi |
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Art |
: Chalapathi |
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: Vinod Panna |
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: Mahesh |
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: Vishvanath |
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Management |
: Manjunath M.S |
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: Bharath B.S |
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Oragnising |
: Jatyathirtha |
