
Speaker
Sh. Hrishikesh Sulabh
Hindi Writer, Playwright and Theatre Critic
Shri Hrishikesh Sulabh is a noted Hindi writer, playwright, and theatre critic whose work draws deeply on rural life and folk tradition. He is especially credited with bringing the Bidesiya style of theatre back into the mainstream. His well-known works include the story collections Vasant ke Hatyare, Agnileek, and Daataa Peer, along with several plays reflecting both social concern and cultural depth. His honours include the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2019) and the Indu Sharma International Katha Samman (2010), among many other literary recognitions.

