Rangayana introduces college students to B.V. Karanth’s theatre legacy

Rangayana, Kalaburagi, organised a documentary screening and interaction for college students on Saturday to mark the birth anniversary of theatre personality B.V. Karanth.

Basavaraj Hugar, Joint Director of the Department of Kannada and Culture, inaugurated the programme and said Karanth’s contribution to Indian theatre should be introduced to younger generations.

He stressed the importance of students gaining social awareness along with academic education.

Playwright Mahantesh Navalakal said Karanth had played a major role in taking Kannada theatre to greater heights and had established the importance of the director in theatre. He highlighted Karanth’s contribution to the development of Rangayanas.