Profile of the Director Ravi Raj Sagar

Profile of the Director: Ravi Raj Sagar A leading Dramatist of Delhi. Who has Translated and Directed several plays. Two of his plays selected by Sahitya Kala Parishad, Delhi among its Best Plays of the Year.

Among his plays- ‘Premchand: Three Comedies for Families & Children’ – is one of the biggest grossers in the capital’s stage history. Staged musicals including Fiddler on the Roof (in Hindi), Hello Dolly! (in Hindi), and The Weekend Cocktail (English). Conceived and Presented Music Concerts, both Indian and Western, by the young talented singer Sanjeeta Bhattacharya and other vocalists.

An overview of plays Directed for Dramatech by: Ravi Raj Sagar

Ravi Raj Sagar’s previous musical theatre productions include… Joseph Stein’s renowned musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (in Hindi) Pics Video Press reviews: “ Dance, emotion, comedy and drama- the play had all that’s needed to keep the audience engrossed. Hindi adaptation of all songs extremely good. ” – Navbharat Times “ Powerful performance. The life and colour of the presentation were the 10 Hindi songs set to original tunes rendered beautifully. A new and different play. ” – Romesh Chander, Hindu 2005

Ravi Raj Sagar’s previous productions include… Joseph Kesselring’s World-famous Comedy-thriller ARSENIC AND OLD LACE (in Hindi) Press reviews: Pics Video "Entertainer, pure and simple. Remarkable for its uniterrupted flow of comic action and slickness. " – HINDU "Two hours of pure comedy. Buy a ticket, you wont regret it. " - VIEWSPAPER. COM Selected by Sahitya Kala Parishad Delhi among its Best Plays of the Year. 2006

Ravi Raj Sagar’s previous musical productions include… Michael Stewart’s romantic musical HELLO DOLLY! (in Hindi) Pics Video Press reviews: ”A Dolly Good Show. Unalloyed entertainment. Remarkable for its visual and aural delights. Songs rendered beautifully by the cast. Comic situations evoke laughter lound and strong. Sets and costumes imaginatively designed. Choreography stylish and elegant. " – HINDU “Natak ka sangeet paksh shaandar hai. " -OUTLOOK Hindi 2007

Ravi Raj Sagar’s previous musical productions include… English musical based on classic short stories by Maugham, Dahl & Alecheim THE WEEKEND COCKTAIL Pics Video Press reviews: ” Ultimate dose of weekend entertainment. Excellent acting, superb singing. " -Deccan Herald Full review “The capital under the spell of The Weekend Cocktail. Heady mix of excellent acting with superb music. " - Millennium Post Full review 2011

Ravi Raj Sagar’s previous productions include… Agatha Christie’s mesmirising suspense plays Pics Press reviews: TEN LITTLE NIGGERS and WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION (in Hindi) Grips, dazzles and surprises. –TIMES OF INDIA for Ten Little Niggers Crisp Christie play. –HINDUSTAN TIMES for Witness. . (Selected by Sahitya Kala Parishad Delhi among its Best Plays of the Year. ) 1984, 1988

Ravi Raj Sagar’s previous musical productions include… PREMCHAND: THREE COMEDIES FOR FAMILIES & CHILDREN Inludes classic stories – Do bailon ki katha, Shatranj ke khiladi, Nimantran. Pics Video Press reviews: "An evening celebrating the genius of Premchand presented some of his finest work on stage in a fine manner. " - Diwan Singh Bajeli, Hindu Full Review "The lively story and the hilarious performances left the audience, especially the kids, in peals. " -Deccan Herald Full review 2012

Ravi Raj Sagar’s previous productions include… Sherlock Holmes stories As audio plays In Hindi Broadcast by AIR Press reviews: ‘An achievement’ – Times of India. 2003 Audio play

An overview of Music Concerts presented for Tarannum, music cell of Dramatech, by: Ravi Raj Sagar

TOO MUCH FOR ONE HEART A concert of Rn. B, Jazz & Broadway By Sanjeeta Bhattacharya Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre 23 June 2014

SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME A concert of Soul, Jazz & Broadway By Sanjeeta Bhattacharya Alliance Francaise 30 June, 25 July 2013 View Concert Video

HAIN SABSE MADHUR YE GEET A concert of Indian Music featuring melodious semi-classical songs in Hindi, Marathi, Bangla, Punjabi by Sanjeeta Bhattacharya India Habitat Centre 16 July 2013 View Concert Video

TERE SUR AUR MERE GEET A concert of Indian Regional Melodies by Sudip Mukherji, Neeraj Devraj, Anna Stratis, Vidhya Gopal, Vanshika Mahajan India Habitat Centre 9 Oct 2013 VIEW FULL CONCERT

DELHI GENESIS CHOIR by Aching Shaiza A concert of Jazz, Classical, Pop & Broadway Alliance Francaise 17 October 2013 View Concert Video

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CONTACT INFO l RAVI RAJ SAGAR Tel 9810150991 New Delhi l Email: raviraj. sagar@yahoo. com

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