Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru, Feb 27: An auto-rickshaw driver with a deep passion for drama and writing presents a remarkable blend of everyday life and creative expression. Despite spending long hours navigating the city's busy streets, he finds solace in the world of storytelling. His love for drama allows him to explore various emotions and human experiences, while his writing provides a platform to capture life's nuances, often drawing inspiration from the people and stories he encounters during his daily routes.
Prakash V N has been passionate about drama since childhood and continued to nurture this interest even while working as an auto driver. Born in Kasargod and raised in Urwa Store, Prakash developed an inclination towards drama during his school days. At the age of 14, he wrote his first play.
His debut drama, titled ‘Mudayi Paddayi’, was showcased in Mangaluru. It took him five years to complete the play, and to date, he has written a total of ten dramas. "I wrote these plays purely out of personal interest and satisfaction, not with the intention of staging them. However, with the encouragement of well-wishers and friends, they eventually made it to the stage," said Prakash.
His plays, including ‘Badayi Ill’, ‘Borchandappa Bodedi’, and ‘Naalgena Bhoomi’, won first place at drama competitions in Kasargod. ‘Badayi Ill’ was staged 20 times. Although all his dramas remain in draft form and have not been published, his recent success with his Kannada book, ‘Nammavanu Sri Ramachandra’, has motivated him to continue his writing journey.
Despite being an auto driver by profession, Prakash remains dedicated to his passion for drama, often reading and writing during his free time. "My profession may be that of an auto driver, but I never let it stop me from pursuing my love for drama," he said.
Prakash's friends were inspired by his writing and deep interest in drama, prompting them to help translate his Tulu plays into Kannada and showcase them in Mangaluru. He also plans to write a sequel to ‘Nammavanu Sri Ramachandra’ and a book titled ‘Gandhi Vs Godse’.