About the Centre Director
Smt. Veena Sharma Bhusnoormath is basically from Hubballi, She completed her training in ‘Design and Direction' at National School of Drama, New Delhi from 1998-2001. Prior to NSD, she underwent one year theater training at Ninasam Ranga Shikshana Kendra, Heggodu during 1996-97.
Smt. Veena has honored her professional skills in all aspects of theatre. As coordinator of theater festivals organized by National School of Drama, she was the coordinator for 8th Theater Olympics, Bharat Ranga Mahotsav, National Theater Festival, Classical Indian Theater Festival, Rashtriya Purvottara Festival, Prajyots Festival and Adirang Utsav. Also, as a resource person for theater education, she has conducted theater workshops in other parts of South India including Bangalore and also in North India. Her workshops are popular in China and Japan as well.
She has lectured on many topics as a guest lecturer at Bharatendu Natya Academy- Lucknow, Himachal Research Forum and Repertory Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, Neenasam, Seagal Guwahati, Manipur, Rangayana, Mysore (Seede Project), Rangayana Dharwad and Sriram Center New Delhi.
Plays Directed by her:
She directed more than 150 plays like, Bhudene Kaha, Lagi Chutena, Muvabje, Apne Apne Daanv, Dharmayudhda, Rasik Sampadak, Bela Maryjan, Nakaleela, Par Hame Khelna Hai, Ifakath, Miss Fortune, Cross Purpose, Mother Courage, Kadidid Neeru, Gode, Samrat Ashoka.
Experience working with renowned Directors:
Anuradha Kapoor, Amal Alana, Keerthi Jain, Ram Gopal Bajaj, Satyadev Dubey, Maria (Mexico), B V Karanth, Devendra Raj Ankur, Robin Das, K N ??Panikar, Faizal Alkazi, Mohan Linale Maya Rao, Anjana Puri, Dadi Padamji, Tapas Sen Gupta, Bapi Bose, M K Raina, Tripurari Sharma, Bhaskar Chandavarkar, John Russell Brown, Rekha Jain, Manohar Khushlani, Manish Kansara, Alok Chatterjee, Vibha Chhibber, K V Subbanna, Suresh Anagalli, Subhash Narendra, Hema Singh, Chitta Gokai , Suresh Bharadwaj, Kamal Tiwari, Barry John, Ranjit Kapoor, Ratan Thiam, Prasanna G, Mohan Maharshi, B Jayashree and Chidambara Rao Jambe.
Performed main role in more than 100 plays in different languages.
Budene Kaha, Lagi Chootena, Amli, Rasik Sampadak, Bade Bai Sahab, Rudali, Sayonata, Itihasa Chak, Bagilu Tegireppo Bagilu, Siri Sampige, Kadadid Neeru, Ashwatthama, Gunamukha, Chief K Dawat, Good Woman of Setjuan, Buri Phasi, Shanti Bai , Ek Prem Katha, Alone Woman, B T Kahani, Os Ki Bund, Hello To Myself, Rani aur Pintu, Par Heme Khelna hai, Neela Goda, Mere Dost, Pandita Rama Bai, Sab Kuch Chaka Chak.
Milestones of Theatre:
- Performed in more than 600 shows across India
- Performed in over 1000 shows across India for children
- Talent has blossomed as a stage, lighting design, props design and costume design for many plays and programs.
- Translated and performed many plays from Kannada to Hindi, Hindi to Kannada
- Delhi Government Young Director Award for a total of 27 years of theatre experience and service.
- Nata Samrat (Best Actress) Award
- Ministry of Culture Senior Fellowship Award
- Awarded by many Associations of the country. Like Rangasree, Ranga Nakshatra etc.
- President of Ranga-Visharad Theatre Club.
Presently she has been working as the Centre Director of National School of Drama Bangalore Center since 1st September 2021.
Smt. Veena Sharma Bhusnoormath
Centre Director
About the Centre Director
Smt. Veena Sharma Bhusnoormath is basically from Hubballi, She completed her training in ‘Design and Direction' at National School of Drama, New Delhi from 1998-2001. Prior to NSD, she underwent one year theater training at Ninasam Ranga Shikshana Kendra, Heggodu during 1996-97.
Smt. Veena has honored her professional skills in all aspects of theatre. As coordinator of theater festivals organized by National School of Drama, she was the coordinator for 8th Theater Olympics, Bharat Ranga Mahotsav, National Theater Festival, Classical Indian Theater Festival, Rashtriya Purvottara Festival, Prajyots Festival and Adirang Utsav. Also, as a resource person for theater education, she has conducted theater workshops in other parts of South India including Bangalore and also in North India. Her workshops are popular in China and Japan as well.
She has lectured on many topics as a guest lecturer at Bharatendu Natya Academy- Lucknow, Himachal Research Forum and Repertory Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, Neenasam, Seagal Guwahati, Manipur, Rangayana, Mysore (Seede Project), Rangayana Dharwad and Sriram Center New Delhi.
Plays Directed by her:
She directed more than 150 plays like, Bhudene Kaha, Lagi Chutena, Muvabje, Apne Apne Daanv, Dharmayudhda, Rasik Sampadak, Bela Maryjan, Nakaleela, Par Hame Khelna Hai, Ifakath, Miss Fortune, Cross Purpose, Mother Courage, Kadidid Neeru, Gode, Samrat Ashoka.
Experience working with renowned Directors:
Anuradha Kapoor, Amal Alana, Keerthi Jain, Ram Gopal Bajaj, Satyadev Dubey, Maria (Mexico), B V Karanth, Devendra Raj Ankur, Robin Das, K N ??Panikar, Faizal Alkazi, Mohan Linale Maya Rao, Anjana Puri, Dadi Padamji, Tapas Sen Gupta, Bapi Bose, M K Raina, Tripurari Sharma, Bhaskar Chandavarkar, John Russell Brown, Rekha Jain, Manohar Khushlani, Manish Kansara, Alok Chatterjee, Vibha Chhibber, K V Subbanna, Suresh Anagalli, Subhash Narendra, Hema Singh, Chitta Gokai , Suresh Bharadwaj, Kamal Tiwari, Barry John, Ranjit Kapoor, Ratan Thiam, Prasanna G, Mohan Maharshi, B Jayashree and Chidambara Rao Jambe.
Performed main role in more than 100 plays in different languages.
Budene Kaha, Lagi Chootena, Amli, Rasik Sampadak, Bade Bai Sahab, Rudali, Sayonata, Itihasa Chak, Bagilu Tegireppo Bagilu, Siri Sampige, Kadadid Neeru, Ashwatthama, Gunamukha, Chief K Dawat, Good Woman of Setjuan, Buri Phasi, Shanti Bai , Ek Prem Katha, Alone Woman, B T Kahani, Os Ki Bund, Hello To Myself, Rani aur Pintu, Par Heme Khelna hai, Neela Goda, Mere Dost, Pandita Rama Bai, Sab Kuch Chaka Chak.
Milestones of Theatre:
- Performed in more than 600 shows across India
- Performed in over 1000 shows across India for children
- Talent has blossomed as a stage, lighting design, props design and costume design for many plays and programs.
- Translated and performed many plays from Kannada to Hindi, Hindi to Kannada
- Delhi Government Young Director Award for a total of 27 years of theatre experience and service.
- Nata Samrat (Best Actress) Award
- Ministry of Culture Senior Fellowship Award
- Awarded by many Associations of the country. Like Rangasree, Ranga Nakshatra etc.
- President of Ranga-Visharad Theatre Club.
Presently she has been working as the Centre Director of National School of Drama Bangalore Center since 1st September 2021.