Name: Dr. Murali Basa

Affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Performing Arts, Assam University, Silchar, India

Email: murali.basa@aus.ac.in / muralibasa@gmail.com

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Dr. Murali Basa is Assistant Professor Department of Performing Arts, Assam University, Silchar, India.

Educational Qualifications:

• PhD in Theatre Arts from University of Hyderabad awarded in October, 2022
• Masters of Performing Arts in Theatre Arts University of Hyderabad, 2006-08
• Bachelor of Education in Maths & Physics Andhra University, 2004-05
• Bachelor of Science in Maths, Physics & Chemistry Andhra University, 2000-03
• Intermediate – Maths, Physics, Chemistry Intermediate Board, 1998-2000
• SSC Secondary School Board, 1997-98

Technical Expertise:

• Windows 95/98/2000/XP/Vista/7 ○ GNU/Linux
• Mac OS X
• Avid and other video editing softwares
• Advanced lighting control devices from Frog
• Advanced sound systems such as Ahuja
• Several multimedia/digital projection devices
• Various computerized gadgets used in theatre

Experience:

As an Actor:

• Nirvaana ( A feature Film 2015)
• Kudi yedamaite (Short Film)- By Indla Chandra Sekhar(2014)
• Nirvaana (short film) – by Naveen. V (2014)
• Maro Prapancham (Short Film) – by Bharat Kumar Khamma(2013)
• Pedaraju - Gopathrudu by Chandra Sekhar Indla (2012)
• Narrator/Joker – A Street Play on AIDS by Basheer (2011)
• A Politician/Head Constable – Jameela by Gargi Bharadwaj (2011)
• Stephano – The Tempest by Nichole Décor (2008)
• Shukracharya – Terukuthu, a folk performance by Ravi Varma (2008)
• Balarama – Urubhangam by Prof. Ramanujan (2008)
• Crowd – Nagamandalam by Suman M. (2007)
• Narrator 2 – Hayavaddana by Rajasekhar T. (2007)
• A Politician – Amado: A Wounded Iraqi by Monqeth (2007)
• Chanakya – Kaumudi Mahotsavam by Suryam Ch. (2007)
• Chorus Lead – Gograhanam by Shiva Prasad T. (2006)
• Chinnayya – Kundeti Kommu by Shyam Kumar Y. (2006)

As a Director:

• IN SEARCH OF MAGIC LAKE (A Children Play 2016)
• NO. NOT YOU (A solo performance, 2015)
• The Post Man – Andhra Bhawan (2013)
• Old Delhi New Media – Max muller Bhavan – 2011
• Montage (A performance based on August Strindberg’s monologues) University of Hyderabad (2011)
• The Sacrificing Body Max Muller’s Bhavan, New Delhi (2010)
• Charandas Chor IIIT, Hyderabad (2009)
• Gopathrudu – Andhra Bhawan – (2009)
• Prasna University of Hyderabad (2007)

As a Light Designer:

• Theatre Plays: 2015-Till now
• Sitara Gir Padegi 1857 ( M.K.Raina)
• Ek ghoda 6 Sawaar (Ranjeet Kapur) Gang of Girls (Happy Ranajit 2016),Khasi ke Gunde- Happy Ranajit
• Baaki Ithihas- M.K.Raina, Turrebaz Khan 1857- Mohammed Ali, Paul
• Gomara- Santanu Mallick, Out of Coverage Area- Nitin Goel. Suraj Ki Satwa
• Ghoda- Happy Ranajit (Projection)

Theatre Plays: 2014-15:

• Teesvi Shatabdi- M.K.Raina , Jitu Bhagadwale-Laxmi Rawat
• Gang of Girls – Happy Ranajit Love of Over Dose- Happy Ranajit
• Hamari Adhuri Kahani –Happy Ranajit, 30 days in september –Pankaj Tiwari
• Elektra- NJ Bhikshu, Gopal ki duniya- Venkata Naresh Burla (2014)
• A Straight Proposal –(Scenography)- Happy ranjit
• Quli Dilon ka shehzada – Mohammed Ali Biag

2009- 13:

• The familiar strangers- Happy Ranajith (2013)
• The white Hands- Amit Roushan, Transformations- Singapore actors (2012)
• Kodandapaani – D.S.N.Murty ,Taj Mahal ki Tender – Pejjai Naga Raju, Macbeth – Rajiv Velicheti, Perineium –Abhilash Pillai (2012)
• Reflections – Noushad Mohamed Kunju, Oedipus Rex – N.J. Bhikshu (2011)
• Oka Deyyam Atma Katha – Shiva Prasad T. Rustum aur Shorab – Kanaiah (2010)
• Emo Gurram Egaravachu – N.J. Bhikshu, Evam Indrajith –Satyabrata Rout (2009)
• Satya Harischindra –Supriya Shukla, Antigone –Rajiv Velicheti, The Museum of Lost Pieces –Sreejith Remanan

Dance/Choreography/Mime:

• Rudrama-Choreographyby Dr.Alekhya Punjala (2015)
• Nrityaarchana _choreography by Dr. Aruna Bhikshu (2014)
• Vishnu Sahasra Namam- Choreography by Ajay Kumar (2014)
• Step Dance Show- Choreography by Prithviraj 2014)
• Mudra Fine arts association Annual Day- Choreography Hima Bindu (2014)
• Ratnakar- by Goswami (2013)
• Goldenthreshold Architect lighting - Theatre Out Reach Unit (2012)
• Geetanjali -52 – by Madhusudhana Rao .A Mahishasuramardini – by Ajay Srinivas (2010)
• Jaatakmala – by Bharat Sharma (2009)
• 30 Days in September – Satyabrata Rout (2008)
• Karna Katha – Satyabrata Rout,Nagamandalam –Suman M.(2007)
• Hayavadana – Rajasekhar T. Gopathrudu–Chandra Sekhar Indla
• Amado: A Wounded Iraqi – Monqeth Rashoman – Jagadeesh (2006)
• Rajeevam –Naresh (2006) Macbeth – a collaborative work

As a sound Designer:

• Khasi ke Gunde (2016) Happy Ranajit
• The Tempest- Kamaluddin Nilu (2015)
• The whistle –directed by John Basheer (2015)
• Roop Aroop – directed by Tripurari Sharma (2010)

As a sound Designer:

• A Tempest (Production Manager) directed by Nilu Kamaluddin(2014)
• Navodaya National Meet( Event Manager)by Navodaya School (2013)
• Navodaya National Meet( Event Manager)by Navodaya School (2012)
• Albert’s Bridge (Stage Manager) – by Mohan Maharshi (2011)
• Jameela (Publicity Designer) – by Gargi Bharadwaj (2011)
• Metro Metro (Set and Costume Design) – by Bharat Sharma (2010)
• Narendra Sharma Festival of Dance (Tech. Coordinator) – by Bhoomika (2010)
• The Museum of Lost Pieces (Publicity) – by Sreejith Remanan (2009)
• Antigone (Stage Manager) – by N.J. Bhikshu (2008)
• Sukoon: A Cultural Festival, University of Hyderabad (2008)
• Theatre Workshop for amateurs, University of Hyderabad (2007)
• Children’s Theatre Workshop, Uravakonda (2007)

Others:

• Teacher at DLF Public School, Shahibabad and DLF world school,Noida from April 2016 to Till now
• Teacher at GD Goenka, Sohna Road from September 2015 – April 2016, taken classes on IB and IGCSE syllabus
• Teaching Design and Theatre at Shri Ram Centre, New Delhi (2015) Workshop on Lighting for the Performers,, Perform Makers at Bhoomika Creative Centre organized by Gati (2015)
• Technical co ordinator for the National theatre Festival organized by National School of Drama, Dept of Culture, Telangana(2015)
• Teaching on Design at Shri Ram Centre , New Delhi (2014-)
• Teaching at IKSVV for B.A and M.A theatre students (2012-)
• Published a digital book “Gijigadu Gichchullu” at Kinege.com (2014)
• Taken classes on ‘acting before camera’ in a summer camp organized by Dept of Theatre Arts, University of Hyderabad (2013)
• Technical Co ordinator for Janbheri Festival at Thrishur (2013)
• Taken classes on ‘acting before camera’ in a summer camp organized by Dept of Theatre Arts, University of Hyderabad (2012)
• Participated in a National workshop on “Technology integrated teacher education” Pudicherry (2012)
• Audio Technician, AIIS (American Institute of Indian Studies) Gurgaon (2010)
• Production Asst. and Designer, Bhoomika Dance Creative Centre, Delhi (2009-10)
• Theatre Arts Teacher, Delhi Public School, Hyderabad (2008-09)
• Physics and Computer Teacher, Rainbow Central High School, Saidabad, Hyderabad (2005-06)

Other Activities:

• Participated in state level theatre programmes as an NSS member
• Secured 4 th place in National Youth Festival, Ministry of Culture
• Cultural Secretary of the Student’s Union, University of Hyderabad
• Member of IALD (International Association of Lighting Designers)
• Student Ambassador from India, Global Competitions
• Technical Co ordinator for 3 rd Ashirwad National Theatre Festival, Begusarai

Awards, Fellowships and Memberships:

• ERDA member
• UGC NET Jrf Fellowship for the year 2010
• UKIERIE Fellowship for research at University of Arts, London, UK
• Kandukuri Yuva Puraskaram for the year 2016, by AP film and Tv Association, Andhra Pradesh
• IALD (International Association of Lighting Designers) member
• IFTR (International Federation of Theatre Research Student Member
• Mentor for Sector Seven education company
• Founder member of Royaala Theatre Society, Ponduru

Papers Presented & Seminars & Conferences:

• “Management and the Arts” ISTR, Bangalore (2008)
• “Actors Body Mechanism – A bio physical factor” University of Hyderabad (2008)
• “Media is as An Intra and Inter Image on the Stage” IFTR, Hyderabad (2011)
• “His characters, His writings and the relevance of the present society: strindberg’s ideas “ INTERNATIOAL CONFERENCE, Pudicherry (2012)
• “ A social Networking space for interactive and interpretative sharing of ideas on a pervasive DigitalTechnologies: Facebook” Dept of Malayalam , University of Chennai (2012)
• “Role of Lighting and Emotions” (online paper @Academia.edu(2013))
• Participated in a thematic Project and workshop on Digital Media at University of the Arts, London, UK (2013)
• Participated in ISTR Conference and a workshop on research methodology workshop at University of Rajasthan, (2014)
• Participated seminar on Digital Media and Performance in India at University of Hyderabad (2014)
• “The absolutism on spectatorship in site specific interactive and intimate performances” Dept of Theatre Arts, University of Hyderabad (2015)
• Media framing of the 2016 “surgicalstrike” joint paper with Sujit Kumar Mohanty,at Seminar of media and Politics organized by Dept of Communications, Assam University,6 th and 7 th December, 2017
• “Different aspects of media in preservation of indian Music” joint paper with Jagannath Barman seminar on Mass media and National integration: Freedom and Responsibilities organized by Dept of Communications, Assam University 8 th and 9 th Feb, 2018
• Existence and eradication of the Traditional form “ Ankiya Bahona” in the modern times at Assam Region: The Birth of Theatre out look at Dept of History, Assam University, Diphu Campus, 2019
• Performance aesthetics and Vaishnavism in Ankiya Bahona at the Dept of Philosophy, Assam University
• Impact and implications of Forum Theatre for Good Governance and engagement of Mizo folks in decision making. Dept of Political Sciences Mizoram Univsity April 2019