6) Ebrahim Alkazi Flashcards
1
Q
Who is he ?
A
He is actually known as the Father of Indian Theatre – He passed away recently
2
Q
What are his contributions ?
A
1) Longest serving director of National School of Drama (NSD)
2) First person to bring Regional language plays into NSD
3) 1st recipient of Roopwedh Pratishtans “Tanvir award” for his lifetime contribution to theatre
4) PadmaShri, PadmaBhushan and PadmaVibhushan
5) He also received the Sangeet Natak Academy Fellowship award
