Theatre Director Addanda Cariappa Attacked With Ink in Bengaluru
· India · Indian Express, The Hindu
Former Mysuru Rangayana director Addanda C Cariappa was attacked with ink by protesters in Bengaluru during the staging of his play, Gandhi Hathyeya Sathya. The incident took place at the Suchitra Film Academy in Banashankari on Saturday evening. Protesters, led by Kushal Hanumegowda, filed a police complaint alleging that the play depicts Mahatma Gandhi as an anti-national and spreads misinformation. The Banashankari police have registered a case and launched a detailed investigation into the disruption.
Why it matters
The attack underscores deep societal tensions surrounding artistic interpretations of historical figures and political events in India.
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