Balkuru Krishnayaji, one of the much sought-after artistes of Badagutittu Yakshagana spoke to Vijaya Karnataka on Monday.One of the points he made while answering five questions from the newspaper is that in places like Bangalore sponsors should give priority to professional troupes over amateurs.
I personally think that this is an important matter to be considered for more than one reason. While Krishnayaji thinks so in order for the professional artistes to get due recognition, I think it is also necessary to present the art in its proper shape to the new audience.
I am not dismissing all the amateur performances as sub-standard but some of them certainly leave the uninitiated audience with wrong impressions about Yakshagana....or at least with an 'is-it-all-about-it?' feeling...
(click on the picture to read the interview)
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even i think he is right, but as you mentioned, for the second reason. most of the amateur shows i saw were really immature!
you are right. i saw one Devi mahatme show by there ametures felt very bad. they even mislead audiance !
ತುಂಬಾ ಸತ್ಯ. ಹವ್ಯಾಸಿಗಳ ಯಕ್ಷಗಾನ ನೋಡಿದರೆ ತುಂಬಾ ಖೇದವೆನಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ವೈಭವಯುತವಾದ ಕಲೆಯನ್ನು ಎಷ್ಟು ಕೆಟ್ಟದಾಗಿ ಅಡಿ ತಮ್ಮ ಚಟ ತೀರಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಹವ್ಯಾಸಿಗಳು ತುಸುವಾದರೂ ಯಕ್ಷಗಾನ ಕಲಾಭಿಮನ ಇದ್ದಾರೆ ತಮ್ಮ ಹವ್ಯಾಸದಿಂದ ಹೊರಬಂದು ಯೋಚಿಸಿದರೆ ಅದುವೇ ನಿಜವಾದ ಕಲಾಭಿಮಾನವಾಗಬಹುದು.
i think he is right
Hi, I would like to find out how we can identify and invite Yakshagana artists for a performance arts festival that we are putting together for April 11th and 12th. Will be great if someone could respond to my comment so we can mutually share contact details to take it forward...
Regards,
Amitha
Dear Amitha
If you are looking for a locally available troupe in Bangalore the best thing might be to contact Yakshadegula. Pls find the details/including contact detail here: http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2004/02/23/stories/2004022302400200.htm
http://udayavani.com/showstory.asp?news=0&contentid=632099&lang=2
here is one article about Mr. yaji
Yakshagana is art which based on our great epics.However many times artist are modifying the stories of mahabharata and Ramayana...Some cases, the language is too bad.I am unable to seperate drama and Yakshagana....
"Hasya"must be included,however it should have proper context,standards of culture and best language .
I think, it is better to have one leading society or department for Yakshagana which can justify the correctness of speech,talas....etc,,,,
Even expert actors who left “MELA” are also act immaturely. They are as bad as armatures. In many cases I have observed in their dialogues they mix English words and loose dialogues. The comparison they give also vey irrelevant. It is better if they can continue in any of the Melas for continues improvement of yakshagana.
The stories based on Mahabharat and Ramayana still popular among us. The time restriction made big cut in artist's talent. Still I like to watch full night shows.
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