Sister Nivedita University organised "theatrewallah" to pay tribute to Maharaj Krishna Raina, also known by his stage name MK Raina, for his diversified work of 50 years. His unparalleled artistic achievement as a theatre actor and director is a benchmark for every individual.
In discussion with MK Raina, he shared his experience in terms of flourishing theatre and communication in the country. The political value involved in curating a masterpiece in the world of theatre is to focus on truth. He says, “Communicators should be revealing something which is not known. They should be following the path of truth.” His experience has brought forth a plethora of memorable performances and remarkable contributions to the world of entertainment.
His main highlights were on the ways in which theatres reach remote areas of the country with a special focus on Kashmir. He tried to bridge the gap between the audience and the theatre artist. The historical importance of the Bhaand community in Kashmir has been highlighted through MK Raina's short documentary Badshah Lear: Shakespeare in Kashmir. The importance of theatre lies in understanding people's language. He spoke about a beautiful stanza by Kabir, “The responsibility of everything is to seek truth and look for truth”. A medium can change from films to documentaries to theatres or anything to reach maximum audience. He described theatre as something which can never die, it goes down and rises from there. Theatre plays a crucial role as a communicator of any type of message.
This illustrious event was an unforgettable noon, paying tribute to the iconic actor, director, and playwright. MK Raina has carved an indelible mark on the Indian theatre and cinema landscape with his exceptional talent, dedication, and passion.
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