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The Punyah Theatre: A Creative Hub for Performance

byParshwanath UpadhyeEvents at Punyah Theatre in Kalkere; Manages events across BengaluruStarts from₹20,000 per event slot (approx. 5 hours)View full gallery

I built this space because I got tired of waiting for the right stage. Located in NRI Layout, our 80-seater black box theatre is a home for artists to perform, teach, and experiment without the usual gatekeeping.

Welcome to The Punyah Theatre! I'm standing in front of the incredible mural that greets our visitors, a vibrant piece of art that sets the creative tone for our space.

A behind the scenes look at the artwork for The Punyah Theatre. This mirror image video shows the beautiful panels being moved into place, a piece of the puzzle in building our creative home.

This poster announces our production of "Ä€bha" at The Punyah Theatre. It's a space designed for powerful storytelling, allowing us to present epic narratives in an intimate setting.

We are proud to host solo recitals by talented artists like Renjith Choorakkad. The Punyah Theatre is a platform for individual artists to shine and connect with an appreciative audience.

I believe in promoting the work of fellow artists. In this video, I share my excitement after watching the rehearsal for "Samvada," a Bharatanatyam and Kathak collaboration, and urge everyone to come and experience it at our theatre.

A glimpse of the diverse performances hosted during the Katha Festival at The Punyah Theatre. This video showcases snippets from different productions, highlighting the variety of stories we help bring to the stage.

We make our events accessible to everyone, everywhere. Here, I'm announcing the online live stream for our "Strictly Under 16" festival, so audiences can watch from home if they can't make it to The Punyah Theatre.

The best review is a happy audience. This video captures the wonderful reactions from people who attended the "Strictly Under 16" festival at our theatre, sharing their joy and encouraging others to come.

A powerful moment from our "Antarang" series with Guru Smt. Sucheta Chapekar at The Punyah Theatre. Her expressive storytelling captivated everyone in the room.

Another portrait of Guru Smt. Sucheta Chapekar during her talk. Hosting such sessions is central to our mission of fostering a deeper understanding of our artistic heritage.

About The Punyah Theatre: Our Home for the Arts

Our theatre is built for the nuances of classical dance. Because it is a black box space with seating for 60 to 80 people, the audience is right there with you. You can see every expression, every mudra, and the effort on the artist's face, which is how this art form is meant to be experienced.

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Parshwanath Upadhye

Events at Punyah Theatre in Kalkere; Manages events across BengaluruStarts from ₹20,000 per event slot (approx. 5 hours)

I am Parshwanath. I spent years waiting for opportunities, so I decided to build my own stage instead. The Punyah Theatre is where my team and I create, teach, and host artists who, like me, just want to get to work.

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