Mentor
Saumya Joshi
An award-winning playwright, director, actor and poet, Saumya Joshi is widely known for his contributions to the world of theatre, filmmaking and screenwriting. His critically acclaimed play, ‘Welcome Zindagi’ and his screenplays for films like "Dhaandho" and "Shu Thayu?" are where he skilfully crafts compelling narratives. His critically acclaimed play “102 Not Out’ has been performed more than 600 times in India and abroad. It has also been adapted into a film starring Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor.A few of his original plays include Tututu Tutu Tara, Dharoke Tame Manji Chho, Mahatma Bomb, and Dost Chokkas Ahin Nagar Vasatun Hatun. He was also the dialogue writer and lyricist of the National award-winning film ‘Hellaro’. From designing ‘WINGS’, an esteemed theatre festival in 2005 to mentoring several, he has been spreading his knowledge to aspiring artists and students. His other credited works include a collection of his poems in a book titled ‘The Greenroom’, and the web & TV series ‘Faadu’ and ‘Tamanna’.
Saumya's exceptional talent has been recognized with numerous accolades and awards. Some of these notable honours include the esteemed B.K. Thakore Award and Ravji Patel Award for his poetic contributions. Additionally, he has been bestowed with the Gujarat Rajya Gaurav Puruskar (2007), Girnar Natya Shiromani Puraskar (2012), and Times of India Face of The Year (2002).
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Abhinay Banker
Abhinay Banker’s dynamic nature is apparent in his humility and profound regard for the people and environment around him. He has been dazzling audiences with his versatility as a recognised actor, director, and writer of Gujarati Cinema and Theatre for over a decade. He debuted in 2006 with the play ‘Unsuni.’ Abhinay became a sensation and garnered the appreciation of audiences for his musical presentation as actor and director of Main Tenu Phir Milangi, in 2011. Through his plays, Abhinay has brought to life myriad stories and literature on stage. Some of his unparalleled performances include Welcome Zindagi, Samudramanthan, Chalta Phirta Bambai, Kasturba, Akoopar, Koi Pan Ek Phool Nu Naam Bolo Toh and many more dynamic plays. He is also the founder of Actor's Theatre Ahmadabad, a group of theatre artists, and is the founder-director of Aarambh Arts Academy. The workshops held by him have trained various theatre artists across Gujarat. Discover the vast world of theatre and gain an insight into the mind of Abhinay Banker at Abhivyakti Edition 4!Content Creator
AMIT KHUVA
Amit Khuva is the personification of the term "prodigy." A stand-up comedian, Amit has been making people laugh with his insights and punches since the age of 7. The India Book of Records has recognized him as the youngest comedian of India. He has been featured in various TV shows and is globally acclaimed for his sense of humor. Amit Khuva's enthusiasm for humour is seen in his extensive understanding of the genre. He has mastered 38 types of comedy and is presently working on his PhD in the 39th. He is also the founder of India’s First Comedy Training Academy and has proficiently trained many comedians across the globe. Amit’s comedy binds people in a harmony of laughter and his insights and observations are versatile enough that his jokes are relevant from a 5-year-old child to an 80-year-old man. As a content creator of the Humor Category. Amit aspires to expose the audience to new and unexplored forms of comedy and bring something new on stage. Get your funny bones tickled by Amit Khuva in Abhivyakti Edition 4Gallery
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