FOUNDERS OF PUPPET HOUSE
Dr. PRAKASH GARUD and Smt. RAJANI GARUD
Garud family is known for its contribution to the professional theatre (Sangeeta Nataka) in Karnataka. Sadashivarao Garud (1882-1954) was ardent practitioner of “Sangeeta Nataka”. He was a playwright, actor and director. Through his company “Sri Dattatreya Natya Sangh” he traveled all over Karnataka during the period 1910 to 1942 and gave thousands of play performances. His plays raised voice against British Rule. Theatre acting for him was not just entertaining the audience for him, it also educative and create social awareness among people. Prakash Garud is the third generation of this theatre family.
