Deerghasi Vizai Bhaskar

Deerghasi Vizai Bhaskar
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Vizai Bhaskar Deerghasi
Born1958 (age 67–68)
Ampolu, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh
Other nameVijaya Bhaskar
Occupationsformer Director, Culture Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Years active1982-present
Known forTheater arts, playwright

Dr. Deerghasi Vizai Bhaskar, born in 1958 in Ampolu village, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, hails from a poor family. He began writing dramas at the age of twenty-two, with his debut play Turpu Tellanrindi, which depicted the struggles of weavers. Though he initially started his literary career writing short stories, on the advice of Kalipatnam Master, he transitioned to playwriting under the guidance of S.K. Misro, a veteran stage director. His passion for theater led him to pursue academic research in the field, culminating in a thesis on Bertolt Brecht's influence on Telugu drama.[1][2]

Literature

Dr. D. Vizai Bhaskar imbibed a spirit of democratic struggle against social and political oppression rooted in caste, demography, and the political system. He draws his themes from the agony of human suffering prevalent in rural society. Often, he employs mythopoeic and folkloric concepts to awaken rural communities, as their cultural foundations are deeply rooted in the perceptions of the past. Bhaskar also utilizes a powerful sense of humor, with shades of satire, to inspire and provoke people towards the effective realization of their goals. He views drama and theater as powerful tools for social change.

His sense of social commitment and responsibility has earned him several awards, including six Nandi Awards at the state level for best playwriting and the prestigious Central Sangeet Natak Puraskar in 2010. Many of his plays have been translated into several Indian languages, including Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali, Manipuri, Malayalam, and English, and have received equal appreciation and acclaim from diverse audiences. It is no exaggeration to say that he has emerged as a powerful pan-Indian playwright of recent times.

Dramas and other Literary Works

Philosophical & Spiritual Writings

  1. Srushti Garbha (A poetic interpretation of 12 Upanishads in 850 poems)

Dramas

1 Sri Ayodhya Rama

(A Ballad on Rama Janma Bhumi)

 18 Meere Devullu
2 Ruthwik 19 Chitram
3 Bommalu Cheppina Bhajagovindam 20 Mabbullo Bomma
4 Kinchitbhogam 21 Devudu Kaavaali
5 Hiranyagarbha 22 Baapu cheppina maata
6 Gandhi Jayanthi 23 Gruhapravesam
7 Kurchee 24 Toorpu Tellaarindi
8 Puliswari 25 Vontari Rekkalu
9 Kaalakootam 26 Raji Gaadu-Raaju Ayyadu
10 Jeevannatakam 27 Gaali Batukulu
11 Kabeerdas 28 Yamini Purnathilaka
12 Yogi Vemana 29 Suravaram Prathapa Reddy
13 Mahatma Jyotirao Phule 30 Suravaram Prathapa Reddy
14 Shramanakam 31 Kotval Raja Bahadhur
15 Shatruvu 32 Mahaapurushudu Madali
16 Brahmaraatha 33 Thimira Jwaala
17 Minister 34 Viplawa Jyoti bahujana Veerudu

Panduga Saayanna

Poetry

  1. Mahaa Sunyam
  2. Vamsadhra
  3. Mounamtho Maatalu
  4. Vijaya Sathakam
  5. Vruddhaarchana

Short Stories

  1. Municipal Stories (Anthology)

Novels

  1. Veerakalingam
  2. Dhammali

Research Work

  1. Ph.D. Thesis: Concept of Brecht’s Epic Theatre: Its Influence on Telugu Drama

Recognition

Vizai Bhaskar's dramas were adopted by the Karnataka Nataka Akademi in 2010 to be performed on stage as part of a Kannada-Telugu theater collaboration.[3] In an interview with The Hindu, Bhaskar mentioned that his play Gandhi Jayanthi was translated into seven languages, in addition to English, and that his drama Puli Swari was staged 150 times.[4]

Awards

  1. Nandi Awards : Best Writer Award for the years 1999, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009, and 2011[5]
  2. Sri Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University Award in 2004
  3. Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Best Playwright in 2010[6]
  4. Delhi Telugu Akademi Award for Excellence in Telugu Literature in 2011
  5. Gurajada Sahitee Puraskaram in 2012, conferred by the Government of Andhra Pradesh

References

  1. ↑ "D. Vizai Bhaskar". sangeetnatak.gov.in. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  2. ↑ "Natakotsav". The Hindu. 17 March 2009. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  3. ↑ Staff Reporter (9 June 2010). "Kannada-Telugu theatre festival". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  4. ↑ Srihari, Gudipoodi (24 February 2012). "Icon of Telugu theatre". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  5. ↑ RAVIKUMAR, ARUNA (31 March 2019). "Exploring the vast canvas of theatre". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  6. ↑ Jha, Manisha (23 July 2011). "Sangeet Natak Akademi fellowship for Girija Devi, T.K. Murthy, Dagar". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  1. Personal Website Archived 4 August 2019 at the Wayback Machine
  2. Vizai Bhaskar's interview in DD Saptagiri, national network of India
  3. Kaalakutam A Pragmatic Portraiture Of Political Power by A. Satya Phani Kumari, Dr. Y. Somalatha
  4. Deergasi VizaiBhaskars Ruthwik A Social-Drama by Sk Rahena
  5. A Deeper Insight on Social Apprehension and Humanity by Dr.D.Sravana Jyothi
  6. The Element Of Social Concern In The Plays Of Vizai Bhaskar by Y. Saloman Raju
  7. Dr VizaiBhaskars Dramas A Call for Social Change by Sujata Agarwal
  8. Gandhism Is Always a Powerful Tool of Social Change: A Study of Vizai Bhaskar’s The Return of Gandhi by Hari Babu Thammineni
  9. Sootha Theatre, A Critical Analysis by Ch Anantha Sai Lakshmi
  10. Politics and Democracy in The Return of Gandhi by Dr. G. Srilatha
  11. SOOTHA RANGASTHALI A Review by Dr. Ch. Rajeswari
  12. The Role of Women Characters in select plays of Vizai Bhaskar A Study by Dr. Haribabu Thammineni
  13. The Chair is A Critical Study by R. Deepa
  14. Critical Appreciation of Riding The Tiger of Vizai Bhaskar by A.V.Padmavathi, Dr.R.Polireddy
  15. Gandhism Is Always a Powerful Tool of Social Change: A Study of VizaiBhaskar’s The Return of Gandhi
  16. TRUTH IS ALWAYS AN ANTIDOTE FOR MODERN ILLS: A CRITICAL STUDY OF VIZAI BHASKAR'S RUTHWIK By Hari Babu Thammineni
  17. VIZAI BHASKAR IS AN EMERGING FOURTH-WORLD PLAYWRIGHT WITH DEEPER SOCIAL CONCERN AND HUMANISM – CRITICAL EVALUATION OF HIS SELECT PLAYS By Hari Babu Thammineni
  18. దీర్ఘాసి విజయ భాస్కర్ రాసిన "ఖగోళ కావ్యం” మహాశున్యం - బండి నారాయణస్వామి
  19. ఒక జీవితజయగాథ - వాడ్రేవు చినవీరభద్రుడు
  20. మబ్బుల్లో బొమ్మ" ఆధునిక నాటకం – నూతన ప్రయోగాలు - డా. సిహెచ్. సుశీల
  21. సృష్టిగర్భ: ఉపనిషత్కాంతి - వాడ్రేవు చినవీరభద్రుడు
  22. డా.దీర్ఘాసి విజయభాస్కర్ రచించిన సృష్టిగర్భ గ్రంథావిష్కరణ
  23. కళింగాన్వేషణ - వాడ్రేవు చినవీరభద్రుడు
  24. కళ్ళకు కట్టిన ఓ మహనీయ జీవితం - రెంటాల జయదేవ
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