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{{Short description|Indian actor and theatre director (born 1966)}}
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{{Infobox artist
| name = Pranjal Shrotriya
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1966|2|8}}
| education = Masters in Social Work
| known_for = Film and theatre director and actor
| spouse = Sushma Shrotriya
| birth_place = [[Indore]], Madhya Pradesh, India
| image = Pranjal Shrotriya at Ravindra Bhawan, Bhopal.jpg
| caption = A moment from drama "Ram, Imam-e-Hind, Naaz -e- Hind"
}}

'''Pranjal Shrotriya''' (born 8 February 1966) is an Indian actor, theatre director,<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2019-04-10 |script-title=hi:प्रांजल श्रोत्रिय.. टेरेस थियेटर के ज़रिये रंगमंच को नई ज़िदंगी देता कलाकार |url=https://indorestudio.com/terrace-theater-se-rangmanch/ |access-date=2023-11-30 |website=Indore Studio |language=en-US}}</ref> social activist, documentary filmmaker and storyteller. Recognized for his contributions to the field of theater, Shrotriya is known for his productions that engage with societal issues.

In addition to his artistic pursuits, Shrotriya is the founder of Anant Terrace Theater,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2022-12-07 |script-title=hi:चालीस बरस पहले इंदौर में हुआ करती थी फऩकारों के हुनर की रंगशाला |website=Agniban |url=https://www.agniban.com/app/forty-years-ago-there-used-to-be-a-theater-of-artistry-in-indore/ |access-date=2023-12-02 |language=en-US}}</ref> a theatre group located in [[Indore]], Madhya Pradesh.

In Indore, Shrotriya has been actively involved in overseeing theatrical activities at his terrace theater for numerous years. The Terrace Theater, situated in Indore, consistently serves as a venue for various play performances. Shrotriya, a dedicated director and artist, has devoted three decades to the realms of theater and documentary filmmaking. His team diligently engages in the training of emerging artists and regularly stages theatrical productions.<ref name=":1" />

== Stage involvement ==
Active in the field of theater since 1981, Pranjal Shrotriya has gained experience in theater, collaborating with various theater artists and directors, including [[Habib Tanvir|Habib Tanveer]], Prabhat Ganguly, [[M. K. Raina|M.K. Raina]], [[Bansi Kaul]], [[Leela Samson]], Sanjeev Dixit, Alkhanandan, Rajkamal Nayak, [[Alok Chatterjee]], [[Dadi Pudumjee]], Dolly Walia, Ashok Bulani, P.U. Devra, [[Pandit Narendra Sharma|Narendra Sharma]], Bharat Sharma, Anand Shankar, [[Tripti Mitra]], Vibha Rani, and others.

In addition to his involvement in the theater, Shrotriya actively collaborates with social organizations such as Seva Madhya Pradesh, Deenbandhu Social Organization, M.P.V.H.A, Pushpkunj, Bal Bhawan Indore, S.R.C. Bhopal, S.R.C. Indore, Indore Police, MPBGBS, MPVS, ZSS Vidisha, ZSS Indore, [[Hand in Hand International|Hand in Hand]], Jeevan Jyoti, Clinton Health Organization, and lends support to UNICEF projects.

Shrotriya engages in extensive collaboration with diverse theater organizations including, Manch Indore, Aradhana Group of Art and Culture, Spandan Indore, IPTA Indore, Halla Gulla Bal Natya Rang Shivir Indore, Rang Shree Little Ballet troop Bhopal, Nat Bundele, Rangvidushak, [[Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra|Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra New Delhi]], Sabrang, Rangroopiya, Anant Theater, among others.

In terms of directing plays, Shrotriya has directed a variety of productions, including [[Hamlet]], Vitthala, [[Andorra (play)|Andora]], [[R.U.R.|Rossum's Universal Robots]], Yuddh ke viruddh kavitaen, [[Ashadh Ka Ek Din]], Jangi Ram ki Haveli, Inspector Mata Din Chand Par, [[Andher Nagari|Andher Nagari Chaupat Raja]], Thakur Ka Kuan, Sawa Ser Gehu, Jal Chakkar,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-12-29 |script-title=hi:पानी की भीषण समस्या पर 'जल चक्कर' का इंदौर में सफल मंचन |url=https://indorestudio.com/pani-ki-bheeshan-samsya-par-jal-chakkar/ |access-date=2023-11-30 |website=Indore Studio |language=en-US}}</ref> Main Nadi Aansu Bhari, Moniya se Mahatma, [[Sheikh Chilli (Sufi saint)|Sheikh Chilli]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=2015-03-21 |title=Tale with a twist: Sheikh Chilli speaks Indori lingo |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/tale-with-a-twist-sheikh-chilli-speaks-indori-lingo/articleshow/46643645.cms |access-date=2023-12-03 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-03-11 |title=शेख चिल्ली का मंचन 20 मार्च को |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/news/MP-IND-MAT-latest-indore-news-025003-1484441-NOR.html |access-date=2023-12-02 |website=Dainik Bhaskar |language=hi}}</ref> Sher khoontee par tanga hai, Lorry War, Soopana Ka Sapana,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=http://v.calameo.com/?bkcode=002635623b17ff65038dc&showsharemenu=false |access-date=2023-12-03 |website=v.calameo.com}}</ref> Kissa Machhalee Machhuaare Ka, and more. Shrotriya has directed small and large plays, including plays involving unorganized labor women in Madhya Pradesh, and has conducted about 150 drama workshops. Additionally, he and his team actively participate in various theater festivals.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-03-26 |title=सिटी रिपोर्टर |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/news/MP-IND-HMU-MAT-latest-indore-news-060821-3873467-NOR.html |access-date=2023-12-02 |website=Dainik Bhaskar |language=hi}}</ref>

== Theatrical productions ==

* [[Hamlet]] written by [[William Shakespeare]]
* [https://indianwikipedia.com/%E0%A4%87%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AA%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%9F%E0%A4%B0-%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%80%E0%A4%A8-%E0%A4%9A%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%81%E0%A4%A6 Inspector matadeen chand par] written by [[Harishankar Parsai]]
* [https://hindikahani.hindi-kavita.com/ThakurKaKuanMunshiPremchand.php Thakur Ka Kuan (ठाकुर का कुआँ)] written by [[Premchand|Munshi Premchand]]
* [https://hindikahani.hindi-kavita.com/SawaSerGehunMunshiPremchand.php Sawa Ser Gehun (सवा सेर गेहूँ)] written by [[Premchand|Munshi Premchand]]
* [https://hindikahani.hindi-kavita.com/PanchParmeshwarMunshiPremchand.php Panch Parmeshwar] written by [[Premchand|Munshi Premchand]]
* [[Kabuliwala (short story)|Kabuliwala]] written by [[Rabindranath Tagore]]
* [[Andorra (play)|Andorra]] written by [[Max Frisch]]
* [[:hi:आषाढ़ का एक दिन|Ashadh Ka Ek Din]] written by [[Mohan Rakesh]]
* [https://www.dailypioneer.com/2018/state-editions/kanjoos-a-play--on-miser-staged.html Kanjoos] written by [[Molière]]
* [[Scapin the Schemer|Bicchu (Scapin The Schemer)]] written by [[Molière]]
* Soopana Ka Sapana written by Shahid Anwar<ref name=":0" />

== References ==
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Shrotriya, Pranjal}}
[[Category:1966 births]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian male actors]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Indian theatre directors]]

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