Professor Londonkar Highlights Theatre’s Role in Social Development

Fast Summary

• Ramesh Londonkar, Registrar of Gulbarga University, inaugurated the birth anniversary event commemorating theatre legend B.V. Karanth at Rangayana auditorium in Kalaburagi on Friday.
• The programme,titled Karantara Ranganinada, was organized by the Department of Kannada and Culture alongside Rangayana and began with floral tributes and conventional nagari performances.
• Prof. Londonkar emphasized theatre’s role as a mirror to society’s flaws and its importance in nurturing talent and societal reform.
• B.V.Karanth was remembered for his revolutionary contributions to Indian and Kannada theatre as well as his work in music and cinema across multiple languages.
• Annaji Krishna Reddy from Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University highlighted concerns about artists drifting away from Rangayana, proposing youth-oriented programs to restore engagement.
• Basavaraj Hoogar of the Kannada and Culture Department recalled how Karanth made remote villages notable hubs for global theatre events, urging artists to sustain this impactful medium for social change.
• Certificates were awarded to 13 essay winners who wrote on Karanth’s life during the event. Singer Siddarth Chinmay Idlai also performed soulful songs alongside his team.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The party of B.V. Karanth’s legacy reflects an enduring commitment within Indian cultural institutions to honor transformative figures in art.As underlined by Prof. Londonkar, theatre remains a key platform not just for creative exploration but also societal introspection-an significant reminder amid rapid cultural modernization.

Concerns raised about dwindling artist involvement suggest potential challenges within regional hubs such as Rangayana. Effective measures like rural outreach initiatives or student-centered programs could play a pivotal role in reviving local participation while expanding art’s accessibility beyond urban areas.

B.V. Karanth’s impact on global theater provides valuable lessons-especially his ability to turn isolated communities into vibrant cultural centers-a model that can inspire broader efforts across India’s diverse performing arts ecosystem.

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