Som Nath Sadhu | |
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| Born | 1935 (1935) Srinagar, India |
| Died | 1982 (aged 46–47) New Delhi |
| Occupation(s) | Playwright, theatre personality |
| Known for | Kashmiri theatre |
| Parent | Prem Nath Pardesi |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Som Nath Sadhu (1935–1982) was an Indian theatre personality known for his contributions toKashmiri theatre as an actor, playwright[1] and director.[2]
He was born in 1935 inSrinagar into aKashmiri Pandit family to the notable playwright, Prem Nath Pardase,[3] and started his career by joiningRadio Kashmir in 1955.[2][4] There he had the opportunity to work with another Kashmiri playwright,Pushkar Bhan, with whom he co-wrote several plays for the radio.[5][3]Janaki,Lwakutboy (Younger Brother),Zi rang (Two Colours),Shama dan (Candlestick),Avihin (Vortex) andShararat (Mischief) are among his notable works.[6] He also acted in two Kashmiri films,Shayar-e-Kashmir Mahjoor andMainz Raat.[7]
TheGovernment of India awarded him the fourth highest Indian civilian award ofPadma Shri in 1974.[8] He died in 1982 at the age of 47.[2]
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