RangaAayama 3 Releases
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Kannada Press Release
English Press Release
RangaAayaama – A festival on the first anniversary of
Kengal Hanumanthaih Kala Soudha.
Kengal Hanumanthaih Kala Soudha is completing one year in January and is
celebrating the anniversary with RangaAayaama a festival where four different
performing arts would be showcased. Kengal Hanumanthaih Kala Soudha was taken over by
Pra. Ka. Sam (Pradarshana Kalaa Samsthe) a part of the Fourth Corner group, about a year ago
for lease from the BBMP. The auditorium has grown leaps and bounds both in terms of its
popularity and accessibility to the ever enthusiastic performing groups of Bengaluru.
RangaAayama is the brainchild of Pra.Ka.Sam and intends to showcase the four types of
performing arts over the four days of its run. World renowned artistes are performing to
celebrate the success that all of you have brought in to Kala Soudha. We welcome one and all to
join us and enjoy the celebration called RangaAayaama.
The fest is scheduled to be inaugurated on Sunday 23rd, January 2011 at 7 pm with
traditional lighting of the lamp. The show will conclude on Wednesday 26th January 2011.
Details of the events scheduled over the four days are as below. ENTRY FOR THESE
PERFORMANCES ARE FREE and passes can be obtained from Kala Soudha office or contacts
mentioned below.
Sunday - January 23, 2011 - 1940-2055: Drama Hosabelaku
Monday - January 24, 2011 - 1930-2040: Medha Dixit's Dance Showcase
Tuesday - January 25, 2011 - 1930-2040: Navilaadavaru Movie Screening
Wednesday - January 26, 2011 - 1930-2040: Bhaavayama Music Showcase
Along with having these programs Pra.Ka.Sam has also ensured there is plenty more to offer to
the crowds and people around Kengal Hanumanthaih Kalasoudha without whom the auditorium
wouldn’t have been as successful as it stands today. Free workshops in four performing arts for
enthusiasts from the local community. These workshops are absolutely FREE OF COST and are
handled by professionals from the respective field. Details of the workshops are as below.
Sunday - January 23, 2011- 1430-1730: Theatre Workshop by WeMove
Monday - January 24, 2011 - 1430-1730: Dance Workshop by Mioi Nakayama
Tuesday - January 25, 2011 - 1430-1730: Script Writing Workshop by Giriraj BM
Wednesday - January 26, 2011 - 1430-1730: Music Workshop by Pradeep B V
There is a special PAINTING COMPETITION being planned for all the art enthusiasts to come
and showcase their talent. The topics for the competition are kept in line with RangaAayaama
and participants can create art works around Dance, Drama, Theater and Music on the spot. This
competition would be open on Jan 23rd 2011 from 10am to Jan 26th 2 pm.
Kengal Hanumanthaih kalasoudha in its 1 year of existence has reached a lot of art lovers. Its
intention and principles have remained focused on creating and nurturing the art loving people
of south bengaluru. With its growth Pra.Ka.sam also is working towards building a strong and
sustainable culture for performing arts in Bengaluru. Lets get together in celebrating the first
step of our beloved place Kengal Hanumanthaih Kalasoudha.
For details logon to https://prakasamtrust.blogspot.com/2026/06/ra3.html
College Contact Letter for Free RangaAayama Workshops
Dear Enthusiasts,
Welcome to RangaAayama the first anniversary festival of
Kengal Hanumantiah Kala Soudha. This is a four day festival
to commemorate one year functioning of Kala Soudha under
Pra.Ka.Sam. Between Jan 23 to 26, 2011 we will witness
Drama, Dance, Movie & Music showcases, specially created for
Kala Soudha. As part of this celebration we are conducting
free workshop for youngsters from educational institutions
around Kala Soudha.
Also keeping in mind encouragement to youth, most of the
talent showcased at RangaAyama are youngsters. The
workshop resources are:
January 23 – Theater Wrokshop by P D Sathish Chandra.
Noted theatre director and TV actor will conduct the workshop
which will throw light on essentials of theatre.
- January 24 – Poornima Naveen Kumar’s Dance Workshop. She is trined with Guru B Bhanumathi & have been recognised by Dept. of Kannada & Cultre and Doordarshan.
- January 25 – Script Writing workshop with Giriraj B M the direction sensation who completed “Naviladavaru” a movie within Rs. 35000 & now is directing a feature film in Kannada.
- January 26 – Pradeep B V’s Music workshop. Trained by the legends of the likes of C Ashwath & Raju Ananthswamy his sole aim is to create a mark like his Guru’s in light music arena.
Workshop time: 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm
Performance preparation: 6.oo to 6.30 pm
Performance time: 6.30 to 7.00 pm
During the day we also plan to have an ongoing painting
competition and exhibition of the same for all interested
participants. With drum circle and other day time activities
we want to make this festival a time to remember.
For all further information on RangaAayama log on to our site https://prakasamtrust.blogspot.com/2026/06/ra3.html
Regards
Chandan Shankar
Festival Team
P D Sathish Chandra - Director
He started his theatre journey began in 1993 and has been active in Theatre, TV & Movies as an actor, director, producer and writer. He also has extensive media & project management experience & his last salaried job was as Programming Director Karnataka for 93.5 RedFM.
He currently is the Director of Kala Soudha and aims to run the majestic performance place to encourage youth. He is now acting as Paddu in Panduranga Vittala a Kannada sitcom on Zee Kannada. He still is known for his theatre columns for newspapers and with special reference to Sunday reviews at Times of India.
Anunitya Achary - Operations Chief
Meticulous and charming she fills in half of our group's space with her smile and the other half with her chatter. An unique find to Fourth Corner Productions starting as Veda in our play Hosabelaku. She would be in charge of the whole production of RangaAayama 3. With her management experience and insistence to details she would be ideal to handle the pressures of the festival.
RANGAAAYAMA ACKNOWLEDGES
Santosh BS: For conducting the entire online campaign for RangaAayama single handedly. He made the designs painstakingly mailed every one on our list and also replied to many queries we generated over the internet.
Chandan Shankar: For organizing the elaborate school contact program and taking care of poster distribution. Also for being there for everything Kala Soudha or Pra.Ka.Sam does.
Ashwin: For helping Chandan and Kumarswamy in many tasks of RangaAayama. Also for being there for everything Kala Soudha or Pra.Ka.Sam does.
Chandru Shekar: For helping Chandan and Kumarswamy in many tasks of RangaAayama. Also for being there for everything Kala Soudha or Pra.Ka.Sam does.
Festival Partners
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Vijaya Karnataka: They did a snazzy and to the point promotion which highlighted the true potential of RangaAayama. Thanks to Vinay and his teams effort in publicizing our festival.
Ideas for Change is a next generation consultancy partner that is dedicated to bring success to its clients. It promises to achieve your business goals by its drive to 'make things happen'. Led by Padma Ashok we have the best news coverage ever for RangaAayama.
Kale: Meaning of Kale is art, and these guys are dedicated to bring in freshness in art & are working towards harmony between different artistic media. They have designed the whole print campaign of RangaAayama. For your creative needs contact them at teamkale.wordpress.com
MSRPF: Madhyama Prasaran and scientific research foundation is a not for profit non-governmental organization founded in december 2007 - working among children, women, highly vulnerable and marginalized populations in the areas of Health and Education. With our motto as "Ignorance is NOT Bliss!" we strive to use various scientific, current and innovative methodologies to create awareness and engage different communities in various health and education related issues. We integrate theatre, arts, science and technology to propogate these vulnerabble populations towards health seeking behaviours and make them aware of their rights. We also give special importance to HIV and sexual health.
Kredo: A new age gallery who supported us with the painting exhibition. Able led by Tejaswini their studio is in 7th Cross Road, Chamarajpet & online address www.kredoartgallery.com
WeMove: This enthusiastic theatre group has been making news with their Malgudi Daze all over the country. Abhishek agreed to conduct the workshop for RangaAayama and also entusiastically suggested an opening piece for the festival. WeMove could be contacted at www.wemove.in
