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 Ashish Sen: A Life in TheatreIn this episode of OT Radio, Ranji David speaks with veteran theatre director, actor, educator and community media practitioner Ashish Sen about his remarkable journey through theatre.From his early years in Kolkata and Mumbai to his decades of work in Bengaluru, Ashish reflects on the people who shaped him, the changing landscape of Indian theatre, directing, acting, and the power of theatre to hold a mirror to society.A candid conversation about theatre, relationships, leadership, creativity and life and the lessons that only decades on stage can teach.

 In this episode of OT Radio, we meet Prakash Belawadi—one of Bengaluru's most respected theatre practitioners, actors and directors, whose remarkable journey has taken him from Kannada theatre to Indian cinema and the international stage.Prakash has spent decades exploring the many dimensions of performance, storytelling and theatre-making. His international journey reached a remarkable milestone with Counting & Cracking, the acclaimed Australian production that explores family, migration, politics, memory and identity across generations and continents.The production received widespread international recognition, including a Helpmann Award for Best Actor in a Play for Prakash's performance.Now in Sydney for his next theatrical venture, Prakash joins us for a conversation about his journey—from acting to directing, from theatre to cinema, and from Bengaluru to stages around the world.We talk about the craft of acting, the responsibility of a director, the changing face of theatre, working across cultures, and what a lifetime in theatre teaches us about people, creativity and leadership.Listen to Prakash Belawadi's journey on OT Radio.Because every artist has a story. And every journey has something to teach us.

 From the intensity of the theatre stage to the world of Hindi cinema, Sandeep Shikhar has built a remarkable journey as an actor and exploring the world of direction. He has played an incredible part in building the Hindi Theatre Landscape in Bangalore.A seasoned theatre practitioner, Sandeep has spent years creating memorable characters, learning from the stage and constantly evolving his craft. Today, his journey takes him from actor to director and from theatre to commercial films.In this episode, we talk about his journey, his craft, the lessons theatre has taught him, the transition to cinema, and what drives an artist to keep reinventing himself.Listen to Sandeep Shikhar's journey on L&D Radio – Theatre Directors of Bengaluru.

In this episode of OT Radio, we speak with Mahesh Dattani—one of India's most influential playwrights and theatre-makers.From Dance Like a Man and Tara to Final Solutions and Thirty Days in September, Dattani has spent decades exploring identity, gender, relationships, prejudice and the complexities of contemporary Indian society.In this candid conversation, we go beyond his celebrated plays to discover the person, the artist and the thinker behind them his journey, his creative process, his relationship with actors and directors, and what a lifetime in theatre has taught him about people.A conversation about theatre, courage, creativity and the human condition.

 With over three decades of experience, Sujay Ghorpadkar is a cornerstone of the Marathi theatre revival in Bengaluru. Through his long-standing association with Maharashtra Mandal Bangalore, he has contributed to approximately 45 productions, directing nearly 20 of them. His work spans the spectrum of mainstream and experimental theatre, always maintaining a focus on artistic depth and contemporary relevance.Whether leading an intimate ensemble of 10 or a massive cast of 45, Sujays leadership continues to shape the theatrical landscape of Bengaluru and beyond.