Panchali: Bringing Nand Kishore Acharya's Long Poem to the Stage

Based on a long poem written by Nand Kishore Acharya, Panchali explores the mythological character's introspection during her final journey, addressing questions that continue to face modern women today.

Writer

Born in Bikaner in 1945, Nand Kishore Acharya has worked extensively in academia and literature, editing the 'Encyclopedia of Non-Violence' and serving as a 'Professor of Eminence' at the Humanities Center of IIT Hyderabad. He has received numerous honors, including the Meera Award, Bihari Award, and Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.

Director

Directed by Prof. Suresh Sharma, an alumnus of the 'Bhartendu Natya Akademi' and the 'National School of Drama'. Prof. Sharma has directed more than 50 plays, acted in over 70 plays, and previously served as the Director of the 'National School of Drama'. He has been recognized with the 'Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi Award' and an honor from the 'Central Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi'.

Group

The performance is associated with the 'Himachal Cultural Research Institute and Repertory', established in 1989, which operates a full-time residential training program in Himachal Pradesh.