Famous Puppeteers

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Who is known as the father of Indian puppetry?

  1. Dadi Pudumjee

  2. Bhagwan Das

  3. Sombhu Mitra

  4. T. N. Ramachandran


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhagwan Das is considered the father of Indian puppetry. He was a renowned puppeteer, director, and teacher who dedicated his life to promoting and preserving the art of puppetry in India.

Which puppeteer is known for his innovative use of shadow puppets?

  1. Dadi Pudumjee

  2. Bhagwan Das

  3. Sombhu Mitra

  4. T. N. Ramachandran


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dadi Pudumjee is a renowned puppeteer known for his innovative use of shadow puppets. He has created several acclaimed shadow puppet productions, including 'The Ramayana' and 'The Mahabharata'.

Who is the founder of the Putul Nachghar puppet theatre in Kolkata?

  1. Dadi Pudumjee

  2. Bhagwan Das

  3. Sombhu Mitra

  4. T. N. Ramachandran


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sombhu Mitra is the founder of the Putul Nachghar puppet theatre in Kolkata. He was a renowned puppeteer and director who dedicated his life to promoting and preserving the art of puppetry in India.

Which puppeteer is known for his work with string puppets?

  1. Dadi Pudumjee

  2. Bhagwan Das

  3. Sombhu Mitra

  4. T. N. Ramachandran


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

T. N. Ramachandran is a renowned puppeteer known for his work with string puppets. He has created several acclaimed string puppet productions, including 'The Ramayana' and 'The Mahabharata'.

Who is the founder of the Kathputli Colony in Delhi?

  1. Dadi Pudumjee

  2. Bhagwan Das

  3. Sombhu Mitra

  4. T. N. Ramachandran


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dadi Pudumjee is the founder of the Kathputli Colony in Delhi. He established this colony as a home for puppeteers and other traditional artists, providing them with a space to live and work.

Which puppeteer is known for his work with glove puppets?

  1. Dadi Pudumjee

  2. Bhagwan Das

  3. Sombhu Mitra

  4. T. N. Ramachandran


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sombhu Mitra is known for his work with glove puppets. He has created several acclaimed glove puppet productions, including 'The Ramayana' and 'The Mahabharata'.

Who is the founder of the National Puppet Theatre in Delhi?

  1. Dadi Pudumjee

  2. Bhagwan Das

  3. Sombhu Mitra

  4. T. N. Ramachandran


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dadi Pudumjee is the founder of the National Puppet Theatre in Delhi. He established this theatre as a center for the promotion and preservation of puppetry in India.

Which puppeteer is known for his work with rod puppets?

  1. Dadi Pudumjee

  2. Bhagwan Das

  3. Sombhu Mitra

  4. T. N. Ramachandran


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

T. N. Ramachandran is known for his work with rod puppets. He has created several acclaimed rod puppet productions, including 'The Ramayana' and 'The Mahabharata'.

Who is the founder of the Anokhi Puppet Theatre in Jaipur?

  1. Dadi Pudumjee

  2. Bhagwan Das

  3. Sombhu Mitra

  4. T. N. Ramachandran


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dadi Pudumjee is the founder of the Anokhi Puppet Theatre in Jaipur. He established this theatre as a center for the promotion and preservation of puppetry in India.

Which puppeteer is known for his work with marionettes?

  1. Dadi Pudumjee

  2. Bhagwan Das

  3. Sombhu Mitra

  4. T. N. Ramachandran


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

T. N. Ramachandran is known for his work with marionettes. He has created several acclaimed marionette productions, including 'The Ramayana' and 'The Mahabharata'.

Who is the founder of the Ishara Puppet Theatre in Chennai?

  1. Dadi Pudumjee

  2. Bhagwan Das

  3. Sombhu Mitra

  4. T. N. Ramachandran


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dadi Pudumjee is the founder of the Ishara Puppet Theatre in Chennai. He established this theatre as a center for the promotion and preservation of puppetry in India.

Which puppeteer is known for his work with bunraku puppets?

  1. Dadi Pudumjee

  2. Bhagwan Das

  3. Sombhu Mitra

  4. T. N. Ramachandran


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

T. N. Ramachandran is known for his work with bunraku puppets. He has created several acclaimed bunraku puppet productions, including 'The Ramayana' and 'The Mahabharata'.

Who is the founder of the Katkatha Puppet Arts Trust in Bangalore?

  1. Dadi Pudumjee

  2. Bhagwan Das

  3. Sombhu Mitra

  4. T. N. Ramachandran


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dadi Pudumjee is the founder of the Katkatha Puppet Arts Trust in Bangalore. He established this trust as a center for the promotion and preservation of puppetry in India.

Which puppeteer is known for his work with muppet puppets?

  1. Dadi Pudumjee

  2. Bhagwan Das

  3. Sombhu Mitra

  4. T. N. Ramachandran


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

T. N. Ramachandran is known for his work with muppet puppets. He has created several acclaimed muppet puppet productions, including 'The Ramayana' and 'The Mahabharata'.

Who is the founder of the Puppet Centre Trust in Mumbai?

  1. Dadi Pudumjee

  2. Bhagwan Das

  3. Sombhu Mitra

  4. T. N. Ramachandran


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dadi Pudumjee is the founder of the Puppet Centre Trust in Mumbai. He established this trust as a center for the promotion and preservation of puppetry in India.

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