An absolutely new initiative and Technology by Organizational Theatre. OT Radio is a one stop platform for all kinds of news, reviews, interviews, programs, expert talks, and radio plays beaming programs to our listeners across the globe.
We now have three dedicated sections, Radio dramas, Theatre Documentaries, & Original Theatre Music.
Radio Dramas are dramatized acoustic performances of stories, told by practitioners from various theatre companies from India and outside India
Theatre Documentaries documents various stories, features and stories revolving around the making of theatre and theatre makers
Originial Theatre Music is a section dedicated to original music scores done for plays.
Ep 11 : Ritwik Simha : Bangalore Theatre Directors Series
Ritwik Simha — Between Legacy and Reinvention Born into the world of theatre, Ritwik Simha stepped onto the stage as a child, growing up in the extraordinary artistic universe of his father, Karnataka’s legendary theatre personality C. R. Simha. But inheriting a legacy is one thing; finding your own voice within it is another. An actor, director, writer and filmmaker, Ritwik has journeyed through Kannada theatre while carrying forward his father’s work and building his own artistic identity. From revisiting landmark productions to nurturing new generations of theatre-makers, his journey is a continuing dialogue between memory and imagination, tradition and change. Perhaps his story is not just about being the son of a legend, but about discovering what it means to keep a legacy alive without allowing it to stand still.
1 Oct 2026
Ep 10 : Arjun Sajnani : Bangalore Theatre Director Series
Arjun Sajnani is one of the distinctive figures in Bangalore's English theatre landscape, with a career spanning six decades as a director, actor and filmmaker.The founder of Theatre Arts, Sajnani has directed a wide range of productions, from international classics such as Amadeus, M. Butterfly and The Kiss of the Spider Woman to the works of Indian playwright Girish Karnad, including The Fire and the Rain, Tughlaq and Crossing to Talikota.His theatre has often been marked by scale, visual imagination and a willingness to take on ambitious material. His long association with Girish Karnad culminated in his directing Crossing to Talikota, Karnad's final play. In this episode of OT Radio, Arjun Sajnani looks back at his journey through theatre — the productions, the challenges, the collaborations, the changing landscape of Bangalore theatre, and the many lessons that a life devoted to the stage has brought him.
24 Sept 2026
Ep 9 : Preetam Koilpillai : Bangalore Theatre Director Series
In this episode of OT Radio, we speak with theatre director and actor Preetam Koilpillai, a significant voice in Bangalore’s contemporary theatre scene.From his early years in theatre and his work with Black Coffee, to directing productions such as Final Solutions, Filth, The God of Carnage and Art, Preetham has spent decades exploring the possibilities of theatre.In this candid conversation, he reflects on his journey the challenges, the lessons, the people and experiences that shaped him, and the realisations that have gradually transformed his understanding of theatre and of himself. A conversation about theatre, life, learning and the journey within.
19 Sept 2026
Ep 8 : Arundhati Raja - Bangalore Theatre Director Series
In this episode of OT Radio, Ranji David speaks with veteran theatre director, actor, and theatre-maker Arundhati Raja, whose journey has been deeply connected with Bengaluru’s theatre scene for over four decades. From her early days on stage and her work with Artistes’ Repertory Theatre (ART) to co-founding Jagriti Theatre, Arundhati has played an important role in shaping Bengaluru’s performing arts landscape. In this candid conversation, she reflects on her journey as a director, the changing world of theatre, the productions that shaped her, and the challenges and joys of creating and sustaining a theatre space. A conversation about theatre, creativity, leadership, mentorship and a lifetime spent building a space for artists and audiences.
12 Sept 2026
Ep 7: Ashish Sen : Bangalore Theatre Director Series
Ashish Sen: A Life in TheatreIn this episode of OT Radio, Ranji David speaks with veteran theatre director, actor, educator and community media practitioner Ashish Sen about his remarkable journey through theatre.From his early years in Kolkata and Mumbai to his decades of work in Bengaluru, Ashish reflects on the people who shaped him, the changing landscape of Indian theatre, directing, acting, and the power of theatre to hold a mirror to society. A candid conversation about theatre, relationships, leadership, creativity and life and the lessons that only decades on stage can teach.
1 Sept 2026
Ep 6: Prakash Belawadi : Bangalore Theatre Director Series
In this episode of OT Radio, we meet Prakash Belawadi—one of Bengaluru's most respected theatre practitioners, actors and directors, whose remarkable journey has taken him from Kannada theatre to Indian cinema and the international stage.Prakash has spent decades exploring the many dimensions of performance, storytelling and theatre-making. His international journey reached a remarkable milestone with Counting & Cracking, the acclaimed Australian production that explores family, migration, politics, memory and identity across generations and continents.The production received widespread international recognition, including a Helpmann Award for Best Actor in a Play for Prakash's performance.Now in Sydney for his next theatrical venture, Prakash joins us for a conversation about his journey—from acting to directing, from theatre to cinema, and from Bengaluru to stages around the world.We talk about the craft of acting, the responsibility of a director, the changing face of theatre, working across cultures, and what a lifetime in theatre teaches us about people, creativity and leadership.Listen to Prakash Belawadi's journey on OT Radio.Because every artist has a story. And every journey has something to teach us.
31 Aug 2026
Ep 5 : Sandeep Shikar : Bangalore Theatre Director Series
From the intensity of the theatre stage to the world of Hindi cinema, Sandeep Shikhar has built a remarkable journey as an actor and exploring the world of direction. He has played an incredible part in building the Hindi Theatre Landscape in Bangalore.A seasoned theatre practitioner, Sandeep has spent years creating memorable characters, learning from the stage and constantly evolving his craft. Today, his journey takes him from actor to director and from theatre to commercial films.In this episode, we talk about his journey, his craft, the lessons theatre has taught him, the transition to cinema, and what drives an artist to keep reinventing himself.Listen to Sandeep Shikhar's journey on L&D Radio – Theatre Directors of Bengaluru.
20 Aug 2026
Ep 4: Mahesh Dattani : Bangalore Theatre Directors Series
In this episode of OT Radio, we speak with Mahesh Dattani—one of India's most influential playwrights and theatre-makers.From Dance Like a Man and Tara to Final Solutions and Thirty Days in September, Dattani has spent decades exploring identity, gender, relationships, prejudice and the complexities of contemporary Indian society.In this candid conversation, we go beyond his celebrated plays to discover the person, the artist and the thinker behind them his journey, his creative process, his relationship with actors and directors, and what a lifetime in theatre has taught him about people. A conversation about theatre, courage, creativity and the human condition.
19 Aug 2026
Ep 3: Sujay Ghorpadkar : Bangalore Theatre Directors Series
With over three decades of experience, Sujay Ghorpadkar is a cornerstone of the Marathi theatre revival in Bengaluru. Through his long-standing association with Maharashtra Mandal Bangalore, he has contributed to approximately 45 productions, directing nearly 20 of them. His work spans the spectrum of mainstream and experimental theatre, always maintaining a focus on artistic depth and contemporary relevance.Whether leading an intimate ensemble of 10 or a massive cast of 45, Sujays leadership continues to shape the theatrical landscape of Bengaluru and beyond.
7 Aug 2026
Ep 2: Salmin Sheriff : Bangalore Theatre Director Series
Salmin Sheriff is an actor, playwright, director and artist who has been closely associated with Bangalore's theatre landscape since the 1990s. He was part of an exciting generation of theatre-makers who helped shape contemporary English theatre in the city, working alongside some of its important voices
30 Jul 2026
Ep 1: Siddhanth Sundar : Bangalore Theatre Directors Series
In the first episode of L&D Radio, Ranji David speaks with theatre director and singer Siddhanth Sundar about creativity, theatre, music and leadership. Duration: 52 minutes Host: Ranji David Guest: Siddhanth Sundar
7 Aug 2017
Theatre of Street
Theatre of Street - Jan Natya Manch IndependentBy Priti Negi
7 Aug 2017
Girish Karnad - A Biography - 2
Track 1 & 2: Girish Karnad - A Biography Made by Film maker Chaitanya KM, this audio documentary takes the audiences through the life of India's greatest Theatre Legend
7 Aug 2017
Girish Karnad - A Biography - 1
Track 1 & 2: Girish Karnad - A Biography Made by Film maker Chaitanya KM, this audio documentary takes the audiences through the life of India's greatest Theatre Legend
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