Om Katare Explained

Om Katare, (born Datia, Madhya Pradesh, India) is an Indian actor involved in both Bollywood and theater. Additionally, he serves as a director and playwright under the banner of the Yatri Theatre, which he established in 1979.^[1]

Katare's theatre group has presented over 50 plays performed over 4,700 times. Alongside his team, he organizes performances in Mumbai, across India and internationally. Furthermore, he actively conducts theater workshops to support and promote emerging talent.^[2] In the interactive session 'Fish Tank- ALL ABOUT THEATRE' conducted by Skoolz^[3] he provided personal guidance to children through his direction.

Theatre productions

As an actor and director

• Ek Masheen Jawani Ki (1979)
• Ek Tha Gadha (1979)
• Qasai Banda (1979)
• Phandi (1980)
• Arre Natwarlal (1980)
• Hai Padosan (1980)
• Rahasya (1981)
• Chor Ke Ghar Mor (1982)
• Danga (1983)
• Govinda Ala Re (1983)
• Shabash Banchharam (1984)
• Sakharam Binder (1985)
• Inse Miliye (1985)
• Unse Mili Nazar (1986)
• Purush (1986)
• Aao Na (1987)
• Jhamele Mein Jhamela (1987)
• Prem Nagar Ki Dagar (1988)
• Chakra (1988)
• Khuda Bachaye Aurat Se (1989)
• Savita Damodar Paranjpe (1989)
• Dilli Uncha Sunti Hai (1991)
• Abhi To Main Jawan Hoon (1992)
• Jaako Rakhe Saiyaan (1993)
• Bhaag Chalein (1993)
• Kaal Chakra (1994)
• Jee Huzoor (1995)
• Doondhte Reh Jaoge (1996)
• Hadh Kar Di Aapne (1997)
• Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum (1997)
• Mann Karta Hai (1998)
• Ladoo Gopal (1999)
• Mahasagar (1999)
• Jaane Do Na (2000)
• Pajee Kahin Ka (2000)
• Rani Ki Kahani (2003)
• Aankhon Aankhon Mein (2004)
• Zaraa Inse Miliye (2004)
• Chandu Ki Chachi (2005)
• Chinta Chhod Chintamani (2008)
• Dadaji Kahein (2009)
• Gaj Foot Inch (2009)
• Baap re Baap (2009)
• Raavanleela (2010)
• Ladoo Gopal
• Yeh Jo Dil Hai na
• Halla Bol
• Teri Meri Prem Kahani
• Magic If
• Bubblegum Boy
• Inspector Matadeen Chand Per (2019)
• Heroine Banoongi Main
• Jeene Bhi Do Yaaron
• Genius Chor (2018)
• Yeh Tera Dil Yeh Mera Dil (2017)
• Perfect Family (2020)

Notes and References

1. News: Goodbye, Natsamrat: Film and theatre legend Shreeram Lagoo dies aged 92 . Mumbai Mirror . en.
2. Web site: om katare's theatre workshop . MumbaiTheatreGuide.com. 2017-05-01.
3. News: Fish Tank- ALL ABOUT THEATRE . Educational consultant in Karnataka . Skoolz . 27 November 2022 . Skoolz.