A play performed during Mardi Gras, 1983

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Cultural Events , Student Activities

This photograph captures a scene of a play which is an event in Mardi Gras 1983. The name of the event “Mardi Gras 83” is partially visible behind the backdrop of the play. The play’s location appears to be a tailoring shop and the photograph shows two characters conversing with each other.

Mardi Gras, now known as Saarang, was a cultural festival occurring annually for 5 days with dance, music, quiz, debate, sketching, photography, drama, and other competitions. Mardi Gras 1983 took place from 26 to 30 January 1983. From the name that this album was given, this album appears to comprise images from day 2 of Mardi Gras ‘83, meaning that this photograph was taken on 27 January 1983.

Collection:

N S Vinodh Collection

Album Name:

Mardi Gras '83 (II)

Photograph ID:

001/0418/0031

Album ID:

0418

Event:

Mardi Gras '83

Photographer:

N. S. Vinodh. After completing an early education in Bangalore, N. S. Vinodh obtained his B. Tech. in Civil Engineering from IIT Madras in 1986. Being the secretary of the Photography Club at IIT Madras during his third year, he was an avid photography enthusiast. He then went on to complete his MBA from IIM, Lucknow, and later spent his career holding senior positions in the field of corporate real estate with leading multinational financial services companies. He continued to pursue his hobby of photography, integrating it with his love of travel and wildlife.

Place:

Open Air Theatre (OAT)