Published 14:42 IST, December 18th 2019
Shreeram Lagoo: Remembering the three best plays by 'Natsamrat'
Renowned Indian theatre & film actor Dr. Shreeram Lagoo passed away on December 17 at the age of 92. Here's a list of some of his most famous plays.
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Shriram Lagoo, a rewned Indian atre and film actor, passed away on December 17. He has appeared in over 250 films and has me over 20 plays in Marathi, and several plays in Hindi and Gujrat. He is also a ENT surgeon, and a social activist. He supported social activist Anna Hazare, in his anti-corruption campaign, and held a fast despite his old . Here are three of his most famous plays:
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Dr Shreeram Lagoo's plays
Natsamrat – Emperor of atres
Natsamrat is a Marathi langu play, penned by famous Marathi playwright Kusumagraj. It is one of most iconic plays of Marathi atre. It was first std in year 1970. Dr. Shriram Lagoo played le role of ‘Natsamrat’ in play for a very long time. word ‘Natsamrat’ translates to ‘Emperor of atre’. film that was inspired from play released in 2016, and it went on to become highest-grossing film of Marathi cinema at time of its release until Sairat stole spot.
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Mi Sunder Honar – I will become beautiful
Mi Sunder Honar is one of most critically acclaimed plays of Marathi atre prominently due to me of ‘being trapped’ in a place of our own, and lack of freedom that characters in play have to face. Mi Sunder Honar is set in an almost royal house and focuses on family that has occupied grand mansion. In play, Dr. Shriram Lagoo played a mir role of a doctor, but his performance was ored by fans and critics alike.
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Surya Pahilela Manus – Man who saw Sun
Suyra Pahilela Manus is a play that revolves around Socrates’ thoughts and philosophies that are relevant even in today’s era. It explores Socrates’ philosophy regarding modern-day thoughts, society, and politics that is entangled in fabric of society. play is written by Makarand Sa, and was critically acclaimed.
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12:28 IST, December 18th 2019