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	==Legacy==		==Legacy==

	Each year on his birth anniversary, 'Parvatiya Kala Kendra', an institution set up by him, presents a new play.<ref>[http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2007/02/23/stories/2007022301180300.htm The Hindu, Feb 23, 2007]</ref>		Each year on his birth anniversary, 'Parvatiya Kala Kendra', an institution set up by him, presents a new play.<ref>{{usurped\|[https://web.archive.org/web/20071106064838/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2007/02/23/stories/2007022301180300.htm The Hindu, Feb 23, 2007]}}</ref>

	In the 2004, "Bedu Pako Baro Masa" – a creation of Mohan Upreti, was used in Coca-Cola commercial "Thanda Matlab Coca Cola", by [[Prasoon Joshi]], himself from Kumaon. In the ad a "Pahari Guide" is shown humming the tune. The song is still played at Kumaoni weddings, celebrations and cultural functions and has now even become a popular mobile ringtone. It is also the marching song of the [[Kumaon Regiment]].		In the 2004, "Bedu Pako Baro Masa" – a creation of Mohan Upreti, was used in Coca-Cola commercial "Thanda Matlab Coca Cola", by [[Prasoon Joshi]], himself from Kumaon. In the ad a "Pahari Guide" is shown humming the tune. The song is still played at Kumaoni weddings, celebrations and cultural functions and has now even become a popular mobile ringtone. It is also the marching song of the [[Kumaon Regiment]].
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	==External links==		==External links==
	* [http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2006/09/01/stories/2006090102270300.htm a newspaper article on Mohan Upreti]		* {{usurped\|[https://web.archive.org/web/20071106064618/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2006/09/01/stories/2006090102270300.htm a newspaper article on Mohan Upreti]}}
	* [http://www.delhievents.com/2007/10/theatre-svyamvar-hindi-play-on-chapter.html Mohan Upreti's Seeta Svyamvar, staged by 'Parvatiya Kala Kendra', 2007]		* [http://www.delhievents.com/2007/10/theatre-svyamvar-hindi-play-on-chapter.html Mohan Upreti's Seeta Svyamvar, staged by 'Parvatiya Kala Kendra', 2007]

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{{Infobox person
| name = Mohan Upreti
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| birth_date = 1928
| birth_place = [[Almora]], [[Uttarakhand]], India
| death_date = 1997
| death_place = [[New Delhi]]
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| known_for = [[Bedu Pako Baro Masa]]
| birth_name =
| nationality = [[India|Indian]]
| alma_mater = [[University of Allahabad]],
[[National School of Drama]]
| occupation = playwright, music composer, folk artist
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| spouse = [[Naima Khan Upreti]]
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'''[https://www.indianculture.gov.in/how-mohan-upreti-found-his-guru-rithagarh-episode Mohan Upreti]''' (1928–1997) was an [[Theatre of India|Indian theatre]] director, playwright and a music composer, considered one of the pioneers in Indian theatre music.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130125111319/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/01/28/stories/2005012801350300.htm The Hindu, Jan 28, 2005]</ref>

Education: <u>[[University of Allahabad]]</u>

A popular figure in [[Kumaon division|Kumaon]],<ref>[http://www.kumaoninfo.com/personalities_of_kumaon.php Personalities of Kumaon]</ref> Mohan Upreti is remembered for his immense contribution towards the revitalisation of the Kumaoni folk music; and for his efforts towards preserving old Kumaoni ballads, songs and folk traditions. Upreti is known for his song "[[Bedu Pako Baro Masa]]".

==Biography==

===Early life and education===
Mohan Upreti was born in 1928 in [[Almora]], where he also received his early education. Almora was then a quaint little town, still untouched by rapid development that the British brought to other hill stations like [[Nainital]] and [[Shimla]]. It was this environment that drew, dancer [[Uday Shankar]] to create his institute at Almora in 1937.

He was deeply influenced by trade union leaders like [[Puran Chand Joshi|P. C. Joshi]], who later became a prominent leader of the [[Communist Party of India]] ([[Consumer price index|CPI]]) and also Upreti's mentor.

In the 40s, [[Indian People's Theatre Association]] (IPTA) and the [[Progressive Writer's Association]] were formed, as a response to the Indian freedom struggle by the artistic community, Mohan Upreti couldn't remain untouched by this burgeoning movement, and while still at [[Allahabad University]] he formed his theatre group, 'Lok Kalakar Sangh'.<ref>[http://www.hindu.com/br/2006/11/21/stories/2006112100531400.htm The Hindu, Nov 21, 2006]</ref>

===Career===
As a young man in the 1940s and 50's, Mohan Upreti travelled across Uttarakhand, along with [[B. M. Shah]], and collected the fast vanishing folk songs, tunes, and traditions of the region to preserve them for posterity.

Mohan Upreti was instrumental in bringing the [[Kumaoni people|Kumaoni]] culture and music into national focus by establishing institutions like the ''Parvatiya Kala Kendra'' (Center for Arts of the Hills), which he constituted in Delhi, in 1968. The institution produces plays and ballads strongly rooted in the Kumaoni culture.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130125111319/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/01/28/stories/2005012801350300.htm Parvatiya Kala Kendra at Bharat Rang Mahotsav, 2005]</ref> In fact, B. M. Shah and Mohan Upreti together, are credited with the revival of the theatre in the Uttarakhand<ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/res/web/pIe/ie/daily/19980606/15751424.html Indian Express, 6 June, 1998]</ref>
He remained in the faculty of [[National School of Drama]] (NSD), New Delhi, for many years, and also directed plays for NSD Repertory Company, where his most known work was the play, '[[Inder Sabha|Indra Sabha]]'.<ref>[http://nsd.gov.in/Annual_Report_2005-06.pdf NSD plays] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718213711/http://www.nsd.gov.in/Annual_Report_2005-06.pdf |date=18 July 2011 }}</ref>

His most important work is the epic ballad [[Rajula and Malushahi|'Rajula Malushahi']], published in 1980, offers never before insights into the Kumaoni folk culture. His other important plays are 'Nanda Devi Jagar',<ref>[http://www.ignca.nic.in/js_flms.htm FILMS of Janapada Sampada, ignca]</ref> upon which he made a film as well, 'Sita Svayamvar', and 'Haru Heet'. Apart from that he also gave music for many theatre productions, including 'Ghasiram Kotwal', his music for Hindustani version of Brecht's Three Penny Opera was vastly appreciated and still remembered as his finest.<ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/res/web/pIe/ie/daily/19990311/ile11153.html The Indian Express, March 11, 1999]</ref>

He worked for many years to revive traditional [[Ramlila]] plays and bring them to urban audiences.

He also gave music for a number of television productions in the 80's including in a series based on [[Ruskin Bond]]'s stories, 'Ek Tha Rusty',<ref>[http://crowncomm3.tripod.com/ekthar.htm Ek Tha Rusty]</ref> where again his compositions were noticeable for the distinct Kumaoni folk touch.

He died in 1997, in New Delhi.

===Family===
Mohan Upreti was married to [[Naima Khan Upreti]], a graduate of [[National School of Drama]] in 1969.<ref>[http://nsd.gov.in/Annual_Report_2005-06.pdf NSD Graduates] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718213711/http://www.nsd.gov.in/Annual_Report_2005-06.pdf |date=18 July 2011 }}</ref>

==Legacy==

Each year on his birth anniversary, 'Parvatiya Kala Kendra', an institution set up by him, presents a new play.<ref>[http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2007/02/23/stories/2007022301180300.htm The Hindu, Feb 23, 2007]</ref>

In the 2004, "Bedu Pako Baro Masa" – a creation of Mohan Upreti, was used in Coca-Cola commercial "Thanda Matlab Coca Cola", by [[Prasoon Joshi]], himself from Kumaon. In the ad a "Pahari Guide" is shown humming the tune. The song is still played at Kumaoni weddings, celebrations and cultural functions and has now even become a popular mobile ringtone. It is also the marching song of the [[Kumaon Regiment]].

In 2006, [[National School of Drama]] published his biography, titled, Mohan Upreti – The Man and His Art, written by theatre critic, Diwan Singh Bajeli.

==Bibliography==
* ''Malushahi: The Ballad of Kumaon''. New Delhi, [[Sangeet Natak Akademi]] (1980).

==Further reading==
* ''Diwan Singh Bajeli'', Mohan Upreti: The Man and His Art, ''2006, New Delhi, National School of Drama'', {{ISBN|81-8197-016-0}}.
* ''Vidya Sagar Nautiyal'', Mohan Gata Jayega.
* ''"How Mohan Upreti Found His Guru:Joshi, P.C, The Rithagarh Episode." '' 2000, Sangeet Natak 135/136: 27–46''.
* UTTARAKHAND KE KALA PRADETA MOHAN UPRETI KA SANGEETIK YOGDAN (Ph.D. Indira kala sangit vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh) – DR. DEEPA JOSHI
*Dr. Deepa Joshi, *SMRITYON MEIN MOHAN UPRETI* mohan upreti lok sanskriti kala aiwam vigyan sodh samiti Almora {{ISBN|978-93-5267-271-4}}

==See also==
* [[Kumauni People]]
* [[Music of Uttarakhand]]
* [[Theatre in India]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2006/09/01/stories/2006090102270300.htm a newspaper article on Mohan Upreti]
* [http://www.delhievents.com/2007/10/theatre-svyamvar-hindi-play-on-chapter.html Mohan Upreti's Seeta Svyamvar, staged by 'Parvatiya Kala Kendra', 2007]

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