Som Nath Sadhu
Som Nath Sadhu (1935–1982) was an Indian theatre personality known for his contributions to Kashmiri theatre as an actor, playwright[1] and director.[2]
Som Nath Sadhu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1935 Kashmir, India |
| Died | 1982 New Delhi |
| Occupation | Playwright, theatre personality |
| Known for | Kashmiri theatre |
| Parent(s) | Prem Nath Pardesi |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
He was born in 1935 to the notable playwright, Prem Nath Pardase,[3] and started his career by joining Radio Kashmir in 1955.[2][4] There he had the opportunity to work with another Kashmiri playwright, Pushkar Bhan, with whom he co-wrote several plays for the radio.[5][3] Janaki, Lwakutboy (Younger Brother), Zi rang (Two Colours), Shama dan (Candlestick), Avihin (Vortex) and Shararat (Mischief) are among his notable works.[6] He also acted in two Kashmiri films, Shayar-e-Kashmir Mahjoor and Mainz Raat.[7]
The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri in 1974.[8] He died in 1982 at the age of 47.[2]
References
- "Somnath Sadhu's Grand Rehearsal staged". Greater Kashmir. 19 September 2012. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
- Ananda Lal (ed) (2004). "Sadhu, Som Nath". Encyclopedia. The Oxford Companion to Indian Theatre. ISBN 9780199861248. Retrieved 14 June 2015.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
- Nyla Ali Khan, Gopalkrishan Gandhi (2014). "The Life of a Kashmiri Woman: Dialectic of Resistance and Accommodation". Palgrave Macmillan. p. 160. ISBN 9781137463296. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
- "Som Nath Sadhu". Reporting Point. 2015. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
- Krishan Lal Kalla (ed) (1985). "The Literary Heritage of Kashmir". Mittal Publications. p. 317. Retrieved 14 June 2015.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
- "Chinar Shade". Autarmota. 2009. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
- "Mainz Raat". YouTube video. 25 May 2011. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
- "Padma Shri" (PDF). Padma Shri. 2015. Retrieved 11 November 2014.