Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Dnyaneshwar Gaikwad Honored for Children's Theatre Work
Dnyaneshwar Gaikwad is a very important person in the world of children's theatre.
He has been writing plays and helping children act in them for a very long time, about 48 years!
He has written more than 45 plays just for kids.
Because of his hard work, he was given a special award called the 'Balrangbhoomi Jeevan Gaurav' award.
This award comes with a nice shawl, a certificate, and some money.
Many important people were there to celebrate his work.
They even released two books of his plays.
After the award ceremony, some children performed parts of his plays.
It was a big day for Dnyaneshwar Gaikwad and everyone who loves children's theatre!
Dnyaneshwar Gaikwad received the 'Balrangbhoomi Jeevan Gaurav' award for his contributions to children's theatre.
He has been promoting children's theatre in Maharashtra for 48 years and has written over 45 children's plays.
The award includes a memento, shawl, certificate, and a cash prize of Rs. 5,000.
Two collections of his plays, 'Aamhi Dhruv Udayache' and 'Here Bhute Lakhansa', were released during the ceremony.
The event was attended by notable figures including Pushkar Shrotri, Dr. Ulhas Patil, and Anjali Dharu.
- Who
- Dnyaneshwar Gaikwad, a theatre artist, writer, and director
- What
- Honored with the 'Balrangbhoomi Jeevan Gaurav' award for his contributions to children's theatre
- When
- During a ceremony held at the Bhaiyasaheb Gandhe Auditorium
- Where
- Jalgaon, Maharashtra
- Why
- For his work in promoting and flourishing children's theatre movement in Maharashtra for 48 years
- Award
- Balrangbhoomi Jeevan Gaurav
- Recipient
- Dnyaneshwar Gaikwad
- Organization
- Balarangbhoomi Parishad
- Location
- Jalgaon, Maharashtra
- Cash Prize
- Rs. 5,000
- Books Released
- Aamhi Dhruv Udayache and Here Bhute Lakhansa
- Years of Service
- 48 years
- Plays Written
- 45+ children's plays