ಅರುಂಧತಿ ನಾಗ್ ಜೊತೆ ರಂಗಾನುಭವ | Ranganubhava with Arundhati Nag

In October 2024, Ranga Shankara, Bengaluru’s beloved theatre space, celebrated two decades of bringing the stage to life with a month-long festival. Helmed by Arundhati Nag, the intimate 300-seat auditorium in J P Nagar stands as a tribute to her late husband, Shankar Nag, a celebrated actor, director, and theatre enthusiast. Known for its thrust stage—unique in South India—Ranga Shankara has become a cultural landmark, representing the city’s thriving multilingual theatre scene.

Shankar Nag, who met Arundhati at a rehearsal in Bombay, dreamed of creating a space dedicated to theatre, inspired by the city’s iconic Prithvi Theatre. Tragically, his life was cut short in 1990, leaving the vision unfinished. Arundhati, with support from stalwarts like Girish Karnad, established Sanket Trust and brought Ranga Shankara to life in 2004.

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