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Telugu theatre has become obsolete
Telugu theatre has become obsolete. “Telugu theatre needs to focus on novelty to survive in the era of multiplexes. Dependence on a few routine subjects will spell doom for it as audience always want novelty.
“Telugu theatre needs to focus on novelty to survive in the era of multiplexes. Dependence on a few routine subjects will spell doom for it as audience always want novelty. Emphasis on technical aspects is a must to enhance the standards of Telugu plays,’’ said Deerghasi Vizai Bhaskar, Director of Department of Culture, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Speaking to The Hans India, Vizai Bhaskar, an eminent playwright and poet, is of the view that the theatre is more meaningful when it highlights the problems of the underprivileged in society as an effective people's medium. Inspired by children’s magazines like `Chandamama' and `Balamitra', Vizai Bhaskar who hails from Ampolu village, in Srikakulam district, started writing stories and poems from his childhood.
His Telugu teacher B Lakshmana Murthy, who spotted the literary talent of Vizai Bhaskar, encouraged him to pursue writing. Later, he began writing plays with the guidance of SK Misro and Kalipatnam Rama Rao. His first play `Thoorpu Tellarindi’ was extensively staged. It was also broadcast on All India Radio.
Vizai Bhaskar who has over 30 plays and playlets to his credit, won several awards for his works. His plays `Kurchi’, `Mabbullo Bomma’, `Kinchit Bhogam’ and `Minister’ were translated into nine other languages. His `Ruthwik’ was included in MA English syllabus by Andhra University, while `Puliswaari’ play was made a Telugu subject by Yogi Vemana University.
Speaking on his priorities as a Director of Department of Culture, he said, “I will give equal importance to development of theatre, folk arts, painting, sculpture and performing arts. The traditional art forms like Burrakatha and Harikatha are like a bunch of flowers, which contains literary values, dialogue modulation, expression, music and dance.
There is an urgent need to revive the traditional art forms to uphold the rich Telugu culture. Plans are also afoot to introduce `Kuchipudi’ as one of the subjects at the school level to promote the dance form.’’ “My ambition is to write a treatise in prose on `Kalinga Ganga - Vamsadhara’ as the river is the lifeline of North Coastal Andhra where ancient civilisation flourished,’’ said Vizai Bhaskar, while revealing his future plans.
By HVRS Prasad
