Kanti Madia (or Kanti Madiya)[1] was an Indian actor, director, playwright, and producer from Gujarat, India. He established the Natyasampada theatre company, and directed more than thirty plays. He is particularly known for directing the Gujarati film Kashino Dikro (1979), his only film.[2]

Early life and education

Kanti Madia was born on 7 March 1932 into a Jain family in the former princely state Lathi. In 1948, he entered in Bhavan's College in Mumbai, where he won prizes for acting and directing.

Career

In 1952, he started his career in theatre. His first one-act play, Raakhna Ramakada, became instant hit. In 1959, he established Bohemians theatre company.[2]

Although Madia received many offers from Bollywood, he directed only one film, Kashino Dikro (1979), which he adapted from the Gujarati short story, Dariyav Dil, written by Vinodini Nilkanth. The film was mainly noted for a moving portrayal by actress Rita Bhaduri.

In 1980, Madia founded the Kavyasampada poetry club.

He also acted in "Episode 42 – A Horse And Two Goats" of the Hindi television serial Malgudi Days.

Death

Madia died on 15 June 2004.[2][3][4]

Legacy

In 2017, writer Sanjay Chhel published a book on Madia, entitled Mutthi Unchera Madia.[5]

References

  1. ^ Param Arunachalam. Bollyswar: 1991–2000, The Complete Guide to Hindi Film Music. ISBN 9788193848210.
  2. ^ a b c Pandya, Haresh (27 July 2004). "Obituary: Kanti Madiya". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
  3. ^ K. Moti Gokulsing; Wimal Dissanayake (2013). Routledge Handbook of Indian Cinemas. Routledge. p. 94. ISBN 978-1-136-77284-9.
  4. ^ Indian Cinema. Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. 1981. p. 28.
  5. ^ "Paresh Rawal Launches Sanjay Chhel's Book on Kanti Madia – SKJ Bollywood News". SKJ Bollywood News – Pura Filmy Hai. 5 October 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
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