Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Samahaara: Two Decades of Cultivating Hyderabad's Theatre Scene
Imagine a group of friends who wanted to bring fun plays to a city where not many existed.
That's what Samahaara did in Hyderabad!
They started small, teaching acting and putting on shows.
Now, they've taught hundreds of people, some of whom are famous on TV and in movies.
They do all kinds of plays, from serious dramas to silly comedies, in different languages.
They've also worked with directors from all over the world, learning new things and sharing their stories.
They made going to the theater cool for young people.
Now, they even host festivals where everyone can come enjoy a show!
Samahaara, founded in 2004, has become a prominent name in Hyderabad's cultural scene.
The theatre group has conducted over 300 acting and theatre workshops.
Samahaara has trained many individuals who now work in films, OTT platforms, and stage productions.
The group's productions include a variety of plays in multiple languages.
Samahaara has collaborated with directors from various countries.
- Who
- Rathna Shekar Reddy and Anjali Parvati Koda founded Samahaara.
- What
- Samahaara has become a prominent theatre group in Hyderabad, India.
- When
- Founded in 2004, the group celebrates its successes two decades later.
- Where
- Hyderabad, India.
- Why
- To make theatre accessible, exciting, and viable in Hyderabad.
- Founded
- 2004
- Founders
- Rathna Shekar Reddy, Anjali Parvati Koda
- Workshops conducted
- Over 300
- Languages
- English, Hindi, Telugu, Deccani Urdu
- Collaborations
- Directors from Romania, UK, US, Iran, etc.