Jayatheertha

Jayathirtha (born May 8, 1977) is an Indian theater activist, social worker and filmmaker. From 1993–1994, he trained at Abhinaya Taranga, obtaining a degree in theater. He worked as a director and playwright, as well as acting in as many as 4,200 street plays.

Jayathirtha has conducted more than 150 theater training programs, focusing on issues including life skills. He penned and directed 65 street plays and ten stage plays from 1996 to 2007. Jayathirtha directed Hathim Thi, an experiment with 500 actors, at the Al-ameen school building.

He directed 450 episodes of Chukka China – Chinnara Chukka, an educational radio drama for children. This is currently the most viewed radio drama in Africa.

He scripted six stage plays and 69 street plays/shows, only on social issues.

He penned 15 short stories.

He authored Hebbala – (an experimental stage play) using proverbs and folktale stories.

He conducted workshops for dumb and deaf children, HIV/AIDS patients, teachers, councillors and psychologists.

He worked with various organization, including:

He has also worked with more than 70 organizations all over India.

Hasivu (2007)

Olave Mandara (2011) feature film

Tony (2013)

Bullet Basya (2015)

Beautiful Manasugalu (2017)

Vanilla (2017)

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