Umashree captivates audience with theatre performance
Mysuru: The outstanding performance of multi-faceted theatre personality and former minister Umashree in the 'Sharmiste'play, directed by Belur Raghunandan and penned by Chidambararao Jambe, exhibited at Natana Rangashale at Ramakrishnanagar in the city, drew huge appreciation from the audience on Sunday.
She performed for more than an hour, captivating the audience.
Mysuru district minister HC Mahadevappa, who watched the play, was mesmerised by Umashree's performance, and appreciated the legislator for her acting. The play highlights the conflict of interest between two close friends.
The minister appreciated both Umashree and actor and theatre director Mandya Ramesh for educating society, correcting the ills, and reforming through theatre, as part of their social responsibility.
He also highlighted the contributions of Umashree as a former minister of women and children development, motivating the artistes with her childhood days' theatre journey.
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