Subodh Patnaik (theatre director)

Subodh Patnaik (Odia: ସୁବୋଧ ପଟନାଏକ) is an Indian theatre director and playwright from Odisha.[1] He is the founder of Bhubaneswar-based theatre group Natya Chetana and theatre village 'Natya Grama' .Patnaik is the only theatre personality from Odisha to tour all the continents.[2][3]

Not to be confused with Odia film Scriptwriter Subodh Patnaik.
Subodh Patnaik
Born (1964-02-01) February 1, 1964
Chhatrapur of Ganjam, Odisha
NationalityIndian
EducationBachelor degree in Drama from Utkal University
Alma materUtkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya
OccupationTheatre director, Playwright
Years active1986-present
OrganizationFounder Director of NATYA CHETANA
Known forModern Indian Theatre with indigenous elements from Folk and classical forms and established Natyagram
Notable work
Intimate Theatre and Cyco Theatre style
MovementLikes to be close to Nature so mostly visiting Village base of Odisha province in India. Have regular connection in West Bengal , Assam, Delhi, Bangalore in India. Visits abroad to countries of familiarity like France, Finland, UK, Belgium, The Netherlands, Hong Kong, Nepal, Bangladesh etc.
Spouse(s)Mamata Pradhan
Parent(s)Father - Dr. Pramod Chandra Pattanaik (veterinary)

Mother - Dr. Shashi Prava Pattanaik (Teacher)

Both retired from Govt job
AwardsUtkal Sahitya Samaj Samman

Bishnu Basu Samman

Utkal Yuva Puraskar
HonoursPlayed in 8th Theatre Olympics

Honoured by SARWANAM, Nepal Played more than 5 times in NANDIKAR Kolkata National Theatre Festival The only theatre group of Odisha played quite often in international Theatre Festivals began in 1995 for Nepal and since 1998 in Europe. Present as Keynote Speaker in IDEA 2004, Canada Serving as Indian voting member and was in different positions in IDEA (International Drama and Education Association) since 1995.

Invited by KTDA (Korea Theatre Director Association) to direct play in Asian Theatre Festival 2011.
WebsiteOfficial website

Early life

Born in Puri in 1964, to veterinary Dr Pramod Chandra Patnaik and Dr Sashi Prava Patnaik. He was graduated from the Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya in Odisha. He had a knowledge about street theatre, so he had gone New Delhi to learn prior to 1986. After return from New Delhi, he formed the theatre group Natya Chetana on 10 November 1986. Most of his Play based on social awareness.[4]

Career

He has formed Natya Chetana,a theatre group consisting of total of 25 artists of which 18 are men and 7 women.[5] A theatre village is also established by this 25-year old group called Natya Garma.[6] His play "Sindhi" was premiered on 9 June 2016 in Kalikasthan, Achham at Nepal.[7] "Ramleela" a mythological play inspired by Ramayana performed with his group at Bhanja Kala mandap, Bhubaneswar.[8]

International tour

Patnaik took part in an international street theatre festival in Belgium. The same year, he went with his troupe to attend the 8th World Theatre Congress held at Paris, France. He has been participating the congress since 1995 is organised by the International Drama, Theatre and Education Association. Previous sessions of the congress were held in Australia, Kenya, Norway, Canada, Hong Kong and Brazil.[9]

Accolades
  • Patnaik received Rishikesh Chattopadhya Smruti Samman by theatre group named Gobardanga Rupantar, West Bengal.[10]

Playography
Year Title Stage Source
2015 Abu Purvottar National Theatre Festival [11]
2016 Nian (The Fire) Annapurna Rangamancha(Puri) and Nalco Auditorium (Bhubaneswar) [12]

References
  1. Bureau, O. B. (2018-08-03). "Theatre Personality Subodh Patnaik Calls For More Attention To Indian Folk Drama". ODISHA BYTES. Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  2. Chakra, Shyamhari (2012-08-30). "A pioneer in theatre". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  3. "Natya Chetana presents 'Abu' in NE - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  4. "Provoking thought with his plays". The Himalayan Times. 2016-06-12. Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  5. Pioneer, The. "Natya Chetana dramas bridge Odisha, Bengal". The Pioneer. Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  6. "Odisha's unique 'theatre village'". www.merinews.com. Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  7. "Stairs of life". The Himalayan Times. 2016-06-12. Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  8. Bureau, Latest Odisha News (2016-08-12). "Ramalila performed at Bhanja Kala Mandap by Natya Chetana". Latest Odisha News. Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  9. "Thespian attends theatre congress". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  10. Pioneer, The. "Natya Chetana dramas bridge Odisha, Bengal". The Pioneer. Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  11. Singha, Minati (31 January 2019). "'Abu' in NE".
  12. "Theatre space goes beyond stage". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
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