The rich cultural heritage of Karnataka showcased through its performing arts is losing its sheen from the past decade with the youth interest leaning towards the silicon shine. Theatre is one of the fields that has not lost its attraction among the youth. Theatre clubs across the state have kept this flame alive. Theatre acts as a main pool of talent, supplying artists and technicians to the small as well as big screen.

​

Formed in the year 1999, Ranga Sourabha is one such theatre club. The result of endless dreams of many theatre enthusiasts of a well-known college in south Bangalore – VIJAYA COLLEGE (erstwhile BHS First Grade College), Rangasourabha, which started out as a student theatre group has now grown into one of the premium teams of Kannada theatre. With a solid talent pool, many members of Rangasourabha are pursuing their professional life as Actors, Directors, Technicians and Scriptwriters in Theatre, TV-Soaps and Movies.

​

Starting its debut with ADHO RAKTHI in 1999, the team has staged over 13 home productions over the past 20 years. Each of these plays have been recognized for their unique contribution to the field of dramatics. “Shastra Parva” won the National Level Inter University Competitions held at Rohtak, Haryana in 2007. Plays like “Mysooru Mallige” and “Gangavatharana” have drawn critical acclaim from many corners of the state and country.

​

This year, as Rangasourabha completes 22 years of theatre extravaganza, the spirit of oneness, love and mutual admiration instilled in every member of the team has kept strong the bonds of friendships, some forged over two decades back.

​

​​and the show goes on…