Preliminary round of 'Natya Parishad Karandak 2026' one-act play contest opens in Solapur

Solapur: The preliminary round of the state-level 'Natya Parishad Karandak 2026' one-act play competition, run by the Mumbai-based Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad to give new talent a platform, opened on Saturday, October 10, at the Mule auditorium in Solapur. Prakash Yalgulwar, president of the Parishad's Solapur branch, inaugurated it, with Adv Basavraj Salgar as chief guest.

The contest is under way at several centres across the state, and the Solapur centre will stage the largest number of one-act plays in the preliminary round, Vijaykumar Salunke, president of the suburban branch, said in his introduction. Enthusiastic participation by local artists and the city's theatre tradition have put the spotlight on the Solapur centre.

Solapur is a land of artists, and the competition will produce fine actors, writers, directors and technicians, Yalgulwar said in his presidential address. Adv Salgar wished the participants well.

Office-bearers present included Prof Ajay Dasari, president of the metropolitan branch, Someshwar Ghanegaonkar of the Barshi branch, Dattatray Jagtap of the Pandharpur branch, Yatiraj Wakale of the Mangalwedha branch and centre head Sumeet Phulmamdi.

Source: Esakal