Complaint against 18 artistes for ‘insulting’ leaders of Congress
2 years ago

Complaint against 18 artistes for ‘insulting’ leaders of Congress

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka Kuruba Sangha filed a complaint against 18 theatre artists who staged the play ‘Sambshiva’ authored by Jnanapeeth awardee Dr Chandra Shekara Kambara, alleging there were comments derogatory to the former chief minister and Kuruba leader Siddaramaiah. Soon after the drama started, a viewer, Mohan, staged a lone protest over the drama, alleging there were comments on former chief minister Siddaramaiah and KPCC president DK Shivakumar. As the assembly election approached, they purposely aimed to desecrate and ridicule popular Kuruba community leader Siddaramaiah,” said state Kuruba association president B Subramanya. “In the whole drama, the artists did not mention the name of Siddaramaiah or DK Shivakumar, then how come it is desecrating on both leaders?’’ asked Rangayana director Addanda Cariappa.

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Theatre activists condemn Rangayana director dubbing his detractors ‘Maoists’
3 years, 1 month ago

Theatre activists condemn Rangayana director dubbing his detractors ‘Maoists’

The Hindu  

Mysuru Rangayana director Addanda C. Cariappa terming all those who protested against the guest list of the now-postponed Bahuroopi theatre festival as “Maoists” has drawn the ire of Kannada theatre activists. In an interview given to ‘Samvaada’, a media house associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Mr. Cariappa called himself an “RSS worker” and said Rangayana was captured by “Maoists” …

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