Indian Theatre Producers

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Who is widely regarded as the pioneer of modern Indian theatre?

  1. Girish Karnad

  2. Habib Tanvir

  3. Badal Sarkar

  4. Prithviraj Kapoor


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Prithviraj Kapoor, the legendary actor and producer, is credited with revolutionizing Indian theatre by establishing the Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai in 1944.

Which theatre producer is known for his experimental and innovative productions?

  1. Ramesh Mehta

  2. Alyque Padamsee

  3. Jamshed Bhabha

  4. Barry John


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Alyque Padamsee, the founder of Theatre Group in Mumbai, is renowned for his groundbreaking productions that challenged conventional theatre norms.

Who is the founder of the prestigious National School of Drama in New Delhi?

  1. Ebrahim Alkazi

  2. Shankar Nag

  3. Girish Karnad

  4. B.V. Karanth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ebrahim Alkazi, the visionary theatre director and producer, established the National School of Drama in 1959, which has become a prominent institution for theatre training in India.

Which theatre producer is known for his contributions to children's theatre?

  1. Dadi Pudumjee

  2. Ramesh Mehta

  3. Jamshed Bhabha

  4. Barry John


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dadi Pudumjee, the founder of the renowned theatre company 'Katkatha Puppet Arts Trust', is celebrated for her dedication to creating innovative and engaging theatre productions for children.

Who is the founder of the iconic theatre company 'Rangshankara' in Bengaluru?

  1. Girish Karnad

  2. Habib Tanvir

  3. Badal Sarkar

  4. Arundhati Nag


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Arundhati Nag, the acclaimed actress and producer, established Rangshankara in 1994, which has become a vibrant hub for theatre productions and cultural events in Bengaluru.

Which theatre producer is known for his focus on contemporary social issues in his productions?

  1. Ramesh Mehta

  2. Alyque Padamsee

  3. Badal Sarkar

  4. Barry John


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Badal Sarkar, the influential playwright and producer, is renowned for his thought-provoking plays that explore social and political issues, often challenging societal norms.

Who is the founder of the prestigious theatre company 'Theatre Unit' in Mumbai?

  1. Alyque Padamsee

  2. Ramesh Mehta

  3. Jamshed Bhabha

  4. Barry John


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alyque Padamsee, the visionary theatre producer, established Theatre Unit in 1953, which has produced numerous acclaimed plays and nurtured generations of theatre artists.

Which theatre producer is known for his contributions to Marathi theatre?

  1. Ramesh Mehta

  2. Alyque Padamsee

  3. Jamshed Bhabha

  4. Vijay Tendulkar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vijay Tendulkar, the renowned playwright and producer, made significant contributions to Marathi theatre, creating powerful and thought-provoking plays that explored social and political issues.

Who is the founder of the theatre company 'Yatrik' in Delhi?

  1. Ramesh Mehta

  2. Alyque Padamsee

  3. Habib Tanvir

  4. Barry John


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Habib Tanvir, the legendary theatre director and producer, established Yatrik in 1989, which has become a prominent theatre company known for its innovative productions and commitment to social change.

Which theatre producer is known for his work in Gujarati theatre?

  1. Ramesh Mehta

  2. Alyque Padamsee

  3. Jamshed Bhabha

  4. Dinu Gandhi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dinu Gandhi, the acclaimed theatre producer and director, has made significant contributions to Gujarati theatre, producing thought-provoking plays that explore social and cultural issues.

Who is the founder of the theatre company 'Jana Natya Manch' in Kolkata?

  1. Ramesh Mehta

  2. Alyque Padamsee

  3. Habib Tanvir

  4. Badal Sarkar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Badal Sarkar, the influential playwright and producer, established Jana Natya Manch in 1973, which has become a prominent theatre company known for its political and socially conscious productions.

Which theatre producer is known for his contributions to Malayalam theatre?

  1. Ramesh Mehta

  2. Alyque Padamsee

  3. Jamshed Bhabha

  4. Kavalam Narayana Panicker


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kavalam Narayana Panicker, the legendary theatre director and producer, made significant contributions to Malayalam theatre, creating innovative and thought-provoking productions that explored social and cultural issues.

Who is the founder of the theatre company 'Theatre Factory' in Mumbai?

  1. Ramesh Mehta

  2. Alyque Padamsee

  3. Jamshed Bhabha

  4. Barry John


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jamshed Bhabha, the renowned theatre producer and director, established Theatre Factory in 1984, which has produced numerous acclaimed plays and nurtured generations of theatre artists.

Which theatre producer is known for his focus on experimental and physical theatre?

  1. Ramesh Mehta

  2. Alyque Padamsee

  3. Jamshed Bhabha

  4. Barry John


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Barry John, the acclaimed theatre producer and director, is known for his innovative and experimental approach to theatre, often incorporating physical theatre and multimedia elements into his productions.

Who is the founder of the theatre company 'The Madras Players' in Chennai?

  1. Ramesh Mehta

  2. Alyque Padamsee

  3. Jamshed Bhabha

  4. G.V. Krishna Rao


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

G.V. Krishna Rao, the legendary theatre producer and director, established The Madras Players in 1952, which has become a prominent theatre company known for its high-quality productions and commitment to promoting theatre in Chennai.

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