Sphoorthi Theatre

Puppetry progenitor of the modern dramatic art, dates back to 2000 BC. It exists in all regions of the world like the Egyptians, Greeks, and some sections of the American continents. The role of puppets in spiritual and magical remedies has been part of it.  Besides ancient India, China, and Babylon. Puppetry in Asia is a traditional form and is the mother of all folk art forms.  The etymology of Puppetry can be traced from the Old French  ‘Poupette’, which is faring from the word ‘poupée’ meaning "a bird" or ‘a little doll’. Likewise, in Vulgar Latin root ‘Puppa’-meaning a chick or a doll. Likewise, in vulgar Latin root ‘Puppa-meaning a chick or a doll. This was adopted in Middle English in the 1530s as ‘Popet’-“Doll”. This adapted in Middle English in the  1530s as  ‘Popet’- "doll". "Doll moved by strings or wires". Again, this is the opinion of many historians and scientists who think that toys and dolls are the ancestors of the puppet. As Puppe...

I had my schooling at  Kendriya Vidyalaya-No 1, Hubli. Hubli is a town in Northern Karnataka which comes under Dharwad District. Dharwad is quite famous for Literary and music. Famous Hindustani Musicians like Sri Bhimasen Joshi, Smt. Gangubhai Hanagal, Sri  Mallikarjun Mansoor, D.R.Bendre, Girish Karnard and myself all belong to Dharwad. Dharwad also famous for sweet called "Pedha" and also known as educational centre. Hubli is a business center. Well, back to school days. Co -Curricular Activity - CCA period was held every Friday with lots of competitions conducted like Recitation of English/ Hindi /Sanskrit Poems, Storytelling, Shlokas, and so on. The condition would be that no poems from the school textbook were allowed in  the recitation competition. Though the competition was open for all, not many would participate-they would say they are stuck by "stage fear"!!!!!  It would my mother's job to search for good poems, sto...