Simanchal Patro: Biography of the Prahallada Nataka Legend and Padma Shri Awardee
Simanchal Patro is a veteran Indian folk theatre artist from Odisha and one of the most celebrated living exponents of Prahallada Nataka, a traditional ritual theatre form of southern Odisha. Renowned for his portrayal of the demon king Hiranyakashipu — a role he performed for over five decades — Patro was awarded the Sangeet Natak … Read more