On Stage
Narendra Prasad's love of theatre prompted him to create "Natyagriham", a drama troupe, in the early 1980s. He composed, directed and produced plays for the troupe. Some of those who associated themselves with "Natyagriham" later became great actors in Malayalam films-- 'Bharat' Murali, Gopakumar, Aliyar Kunju and Rashid, to name a few. Kaithapram Damodaran Nambudiri, the noted Malayalam lyricist, used to compose music for the troupe."Sowparnika" a play written and directed by him won the Sangeetha Nataka Academy Award in many categories in 1983.Other productions include"Velliyazcha", "Shanidasha", "Marthandavarma Engane Rakshapettu","Moonu Prabhukkanmar","Satheerthian " etc.
Prasad's noted literary works include the novel "Alanjavar Anveshichavar", the critical works entitled "Nishedhikalae Manasilakku", "Adhunikathinte Madyanu", "Ente Sahitya Nirupanangal", "Jadi Paranjal Enthe", and the critically acclaimed and award-winning play "Souparnilka". It is as a playwright and critic that Prasad became known in the Malayalam literary world. He won the Sangeetha Nataka and Sahitya Akademi awards for his contributions to drama.
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