Bhartendu Academy of Dramatic Arts

In memory of Bhartendu Harishchandra, father of Modern Hindi Drama, Department of Culture, Government of Uttar Pradesh established Bhartendu Natya Kendra in August, 1975 aiming to impart professional training in various aspects of theatre. Systematic training in dramatic arts commenced on 5th April, 1976. Two Year Diploma Course started in 1981 along with institute being renamed as Bhartendu Academy of Dramatic Arts (BADA) popularly known as BNA. Financed by Department of Culture, Government of Uttar Pradesh. Academy is an Autonomous Body. Core objective of Academy is to impart profound training in theatre. During two year PG Diploma course at the Academy, an intensive training is imparted in Indian and Western theatre/drama emphasizing on Acting: movement, voice and speech, mime, improvisation, stage-craft: theatre architecture, scenic and set design, costume and make-up designing, light designing, direction and production process. Eminent theatre personalities of national and in...