Mohan Maharishi Explained
Mohan Maharishi (30 January 1940[1] – 9 May 2023) was an Indian theatre director, actor, and playwright. He was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Direction in 1992.[2]
Early life
Mohan Maharishi graduated from National School of Drama, New Delhi in 1965,[3] and later served as its director 1984-86.[4]
Career
Mohan Maharishi is most known for his plays in Hindi, such as Einstein (1994),[5] Raja Ki Rasoi Vidyottamā,[6] and Saanp Seedhi as well as Hindi plays that he had directed over the years, including Andhayug, Rani Jindan (Punjabi), Othello, Ho Rahega Kuchh Na Kuchh (inspired by Marsha Norman's 1983 English play 'Night, Mother[7] [8]), and Dear Bapu (2008). Amongst notable plays written by him include Einstein, Raja Ki Rasoi, Joseph Ka Mukadma, Deewar Mein Ek Khirkee Rahati Thi, and Ho Rahega Kuch Na Kuch. He had also appeared in the historical series Bharat Ek Khoj as Muslim social reformer Sir Syed Ahmed Khan.
From 1973 to 1979, he was the theatre advisor to the government of Mauritius. After his return from Mauritius he taught at the department of Indian Theatre at Panjab University, Chandigarh, and in 1987 he started his second tenure as professor and became its department head. He lived in Chandigarh until his retirement in 2004, and then moved back to New Delhi to set up the Natwa Theatre Society.[9]
Mohan Maharishi was known for his simplistic yet theatrically sound and heartwarming productions and is widely regarded as one of the best directors Indian theatre has ever produced.
Death
Maharishi died on 9 May 2023, at the age of 83.[10]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: About . https://web.archive.org/web/20140720133658/http://mohanmaharishi.in/about.php . July 20, 2014 . May 9, 2023 . mohan maharishi.
- Web site: Programmes . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100314221859/http://www.sangeetnatak.com/programmes_recognition&honours_drama_direction.html . March 14, 2010 . May 9, 2023 . Sangeet Natal Academy.
- Web site: National School of Drama . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131201063656/http://nsd.gov.in/alumni2.asp?id=1965 . 1 Dec 2013 . 9 May 2023 . nsd.gov.in.
- Web site: National School of Drama . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20071227081550/http://nsd.gov.in/nsd_pdirectors.htm . 27 Dec 2007 . 9 May 2023 . nsd.gov.in.
- Web site: Relatively speaking . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20050507122029/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2005/04/18/stories/2005041800890200.htm . May 7, 2005 . May 9, 2023 . The Hindu.
- Web site: Udhbhavarts Arts Private Ltd. . https://web.archive.org/web/20120210223750/http://www.udhbhavarts.com/vidyottama.asp . Feb 10, 2012 . May 9, 2023 . www.udhbhavarts.com.
- News: 11 February 2005 . An unusual show: In "Ho Rahega Kuch Na Kuch".. . . dead . 9 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110606101849/http://www.hinduonnet.com/fr/2005/02/11/stories/2005021101360300.htm . 6 June 2011.
- Web site: Ho Rahega Kuchh Na Kuchh . dead . planetguru.com . 27 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220327065655/http://planetguru.com/Articles/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleId=25620&ChannelId=PerformingArts .
- Web site: 2008-09-14 . The Hindu : Entertainment Delhi / Drama : The stage is set... . https://web.archive.org/web/20080914022353/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/11/25/stories/2005112501820300.htm . 2008-09-14 . 2023-05-09 .
- https://www.amarujala.com/entertainment/bollywood/mohan-maharishi-death-theatre-director-actor-playwright-passes-away-2023-05-09 Mohan Maharishi Death: प्रसिद्ध रंगमंच निर्देशक मोहन महर्षि का निधन, अभिनेता पंकज झा कश्यप की पुष्टि
