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	\| name = Subodh Patnaik		\| name = Subodh Patnaik
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	\| birth_date = {{Birth date and age\|1964\|02\|01}}		\| birth_date = {{Birth date and age\|df=yes\|1964\|02\|01}}
	\| birth_place = [[~~Chhatrapur of Ganjam~~]], [[Odisha]]		\| birth_place = [[Puri]], [[Odisha]]
	\| death_date = <!-- {{Death date and age\|YYYY\|MM\|DD\|YYYY\|MM\|DD}} (DEATH date then BIRTH date) -->		\| death_date = <!-- {{Death date and age\|df=yes\|YYYY\|MM\|DD\|YYYY\|MM\|DD}} (DEATH date then BIRTH date) -->
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	\| movement = Likes to be close to Nature so mostly visiting Village base of Odisha province in India. Have regular connection in West Bengal , Assam, Delhi, Bangalore in India. Visits abroad to countries of familiarity like France, Finland, UK, Belgium, The Netherlands, Hong Kong, Nepal, Bangladesh etc.		\| spouse = Mamata Pradhan
	\| spouse = Mamata Pradhan		\| other_names =
	~~\| parents = Father - Dr. Pramod Chandra Pattanaik (veterinary)~~		\| occupation = [[Theatre director]], [[Playwright]]
	~~Mother - Dr. Shashi Prava Pattanaik (Teacher)~~		\| alma_mater = [[Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya]]
	~~Both retired from Govt job~~		\| years_active = 1986-present
	~~\| nationality = [[India]]n~~		\| known_for = [[Folk play\|Indian Folk Drama]]
	\| other_names =		\| notable_works =
	\| occupation = [[Theatre director]], [[Playwright]]		\| website ={{URL\|http://natyachetana.in\|Official website}}
	~~\| education = Bachelor degree in Drama from Utkal University~~
	\| alma_mater = [[Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya]]
	\| years_active = 1986-present
	~~\| organization = Founder Director of NATYA CHETANA~~
	\| known_for = [[~~Modern Indian Theatre~~\|~~Modern~~ Indian ~~Theatre with indigenous elements from~~ Folk ~~and classical forms and established Natyagram~~]]
	\| notable_works ~~= Intimate Theatre and Cyco Theatre style~~
	~~\| awards~~ = ~~Utkal Sahitya Samaj Samman~~
	~~Bishnu Basu Samman~~
	~~Utkal Yuva Puraskar~~
	~~\| honours = Played in 8th Theatre Olympics~~
	~~Honoured by SARWANAM, Nepal~~
	~~Played more than 5 times in NANDIKAR Kolkata National Theatre Festival~~
	~~The only theatre group of Odisha played quite often in international Theatre Festivals began in 1995 for Nepal and since 1998 in Europe.~~
	~~Present as Keynote Speaker in IDEA 2004, Canada~~
	~~Serving as Indian voting member and was in different positions in IDEA (International Drama and Education Association) since 1995.~~
	~~Invited by KTDA (Korea Theatre Director Association) to direct play in Asian Theatre Festival 2011.~~
	\| website = {{~~url~~\|http://natyachetana.in\|Official website}}
	}}		}}
	'''Subodh Patnaik''' ({{~~lang-~~or\|ସୁବୋଧ ପଟନାଏକ}}) is an [[Indian people\|Indian]] [[theatre director]] and [[playwright]] from [[Odisha]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.odishabytes.com/theatre-personality-subodh-patnaik-calls-for-more-attention-to-indian-folk-drama/\|title=Theatre Personality Subodh Patnaik Calls For More Attention To Indian Folk Drama\|last=Bureau\|first=O. B.\|date=2018-08-03\|website=ODISHA BYTES\|language=en-US\|access-date=2019-01-28}}</ref> He is the founder of [[Bhubaneswar]]-based theatre group [[Natya Chetana]] and theatre village '' 'Natya Grama' ''.Patnaik is the only theatre personality from [[Odisha]] to tour all the continents.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/theatre/a-pioneer-in-theatre/article3839107.ece\|title=A pioneer in theatre\|last=Chakra\|first=Shyamhari\|date=2012-08-30\|work=The Hindu\|access-date=2019-01-28\|language=en-IN\|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Natya-Chetana-presents-Abu-in-NE/articleshow/49334628.cms\|~~title~~=~~Natya Chetana presents 'Abu' in NE~~ - ~~Times of India~~\|website=The Times of India~~\|access-date=2019-01-28~~}}</ref>		'''Subodh Patnaik''' ({{langx\|or\|ସୁବୋଧ ପଟନାଏକ}}) is an [[Indian people\|Indian]] [[theatre director]] and [[playwright]] from [[Odisha]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.odishabytes.com/theatre-personality-subodh-patnaik-calls-for-more-attention-to-indian-folk-drama/\|title=Theatre Personality Subodh Patnaik Calls For More Attention To Indian Folk Drama\|last=Bureau\|first=O. B.\|date=2018-08-03\|website=ODISHA BYTES\|language=en-US\|access-date=2019-01-28}}</ref> He is the founder of [[Bhubaneswar]]-based theatre group [[Natya Chetana]] and theatre village '' 'Natya Grama' ''.Patnaik is the only theatre personality from [[Odisha]] to tour all the continents.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/theatre/a-pioneer-in-theatre/article3839107.ece\|title=A pioneer in theatre\|last=Chakra\|first=Shyamhari\|date=2012-08-30\|work=The Hindu\|access-date=2019-01-28\|language=en-IN\|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Singha \|first=Minati \|date=13 October 2015 \|title=Natya Chetana presents 'Abu' in NE \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Natya-Chetana-presents-Abu-in-NE/articleshow/49334628.cms \|access-date=2019-01-28 \|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

	==Early life==		==Early life==
	Born in [[Puri]] in 1964, to veterinary Dr Pramod Chandra Patnaik and Dr Sashi Prava Patnaik. He was graduated from the [[Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya]] in [[Odisha]]. He had a knowledge about street theatre, so he had gone [[New Delhi]] to learn prior to 1986. After return from [[New Delhi]], he formed the theatre group [[Natya Chetana]] on 10 November 1986. Most of his [[Play (theatre)\|Play]] based on social awareness.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/art-culture/drama/provoking-thought-plays/\|title=Provoking thought with his plays\|date=2016-06-12\|website=The Himalayan Times\|language=en-US\|access-date=2019-01-28}}</ref>		Born in [[Puri]] in 1964, to veterinary Dr Pramod Chandra Patnaik and Dr Sashi Prava Patnaik. He was graduated from the [[Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya]] in [[Odisha]]. He had a knowledge about street theatre, so he had gone [[New Delhi]] to learn prior to 1986. After return from [[New Delhi]], he formed the theatre group [[Natya Chetana]] on 10 November 1986. Most of his [[Play (theatre)\|Play]] based on social awareness.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/art-culture/drama/provoking-thought-plays/\|title=Provoking thought with his plays\|date=2016-06-12\|website=The Himalayan Times\|language=en-US\|access-date=2019-01-28}}</ref>

	==Career==		==Career==
	He has formed [[Natya Chetana]],a theatre group consisting of total of 25 artists of which 18 are men and 7 women.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2015/state-editions/natya-chetana-dramas-bridge-odisha-bengal.html\|title=Natya Chetana dramas bridge Odisha, Bengal\|last=Pioneer\|first=The\|website=The Pioneer\|language=en\|access-date=2019-01-28}}</ref> A theatre village is also established by this 25-year old group called [[Natya Garma]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.merinews.com/article/odishas-unique-theatre-village/15913554.shtml\|title=Odisha's unique 'theatre village'\|website=www.merinews.com\|access-date=2019-01-28}}</ref> His play ''"Sindhi"'' was premiered on 9 June 2016 in [[Kalikasthan, Achham]] at [[Nepal]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/art-culture/drama/stairs-of-life/\|title=Stairs of life\|date=2016-06-12\|website=The Himalayan Times\|language=en-US\|access-date=2019-01-28}}</ref> ''"Ramleela"'' a mythological play inspired by [[Ramayana]] performed with his group at Bhanja Kala mandap, [[Bhubaneswar]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://latestodishanews.com/ramalila-performed-bhanja-kala-mandap-natya-chetana/\|title=Ramalila performed at Bhanja Kala Mandap by Natya Chetana\|last=Bureau\|first=Latest Odisha News\|date=2016-08-12\|website=Latest Odisha News\|language=en-US\|access-date=2019-01-28}}</ref>		He has formed [[Natya Chetana]], a theatre group consisting of total of 25 artists of which 18 are men and 7 women.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2015/state-editions/natya-chetana-dramas-bridge-odisha-bengal.html\|title=Natya Chetana dramas bridge Odisha, Bengal\|last=Pioneer\|first=The\|website=The Pioneer\|language=en\|access-date=2019-01-28}}</ref> A theatre village is also established by this 25-year old group called [[Natya Garma]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.merinews.com/article/odishas-unique-theatre-village/15913554.shtml\|title=Odisha's unique 'theatre village'\|website=www.merinews.com\|access-date=2019-01-28}}</ref> His play ''"Sindhi"'' was premiered on 9 June 2016 in [[Kalikasthan, Achham]] at [[Nepal]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/art-culture/drama/stairs-of-life/\|title=Stairs of life\|date=2016-06-12\|website=The Himalayan Times\|language=en-US\|access-date=2019-01-28}}</ref> ''"Ramleela"'' a mythological play inspired by [[Ramayana]] performed with his group at Bhanja Kala mandap, [[Bhubaneswar]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://latestodishanews.com/ramalila-performed-bhanja-kala-mandap-natya-chetana/\|title=Ramalila performed at Bhanja Kala Mandap by Natya Chetana\|last=Bureau\|first=Latest Odisha News\|date=2016-08-12\|website=Latest Odisha News\|language=en-US\|access-date=2019-01-28}}</ref>

	==International tour==		==International tour==
	Patnaik took part in an international street theatre festival in [[Belgium]]. The same year, he went with his troupe to attend the 8th World Theatre Congress held at Paris, France. He has been participating the congress since 1995 is organised by the International Drama, Theatre and Education Association. Previous sessions of the congress were held in Australia, Kenya, Norway, Canada, Hong Kong and Brazil.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com~~/states~~/odisha/thespian-attends-theatre-congress/cid/272962\|title=Thespian attends theatre congress\|website=www.telegraphindia.com\|language=en\|access-date=2019-01-28}}</ref>		Patnaik took part in an international street theatre festival in [[Belgium]]. The same year, he went with his troupe to attend the 8th World Theatre Congress held at Paris, France. He has been participating the congress since 1995 is organised by the International Drama, Theatre and Education Association. Previous sessions of the congress were held in Australia, Kenya, Norway, Canada, Hong Kong and Brazil.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/odisha/thespian-attends-theatre-congress/cid/272962\|title=Thespian attends theatre congress\|website=www.telegraphindia.com\|language=en\|access-date=2019-01-28}}</ref>

	==Accolades==		==Accolades==
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	\| Nian (The Fire)		\| Nian (The Fire)
	\| Annapurna Rangamancha(Puri) and Nalco Auditorium (Bhubaneswar)		\| Annapurna Rangamancha(Puri) and Nalco Auditorium (Bhubaneswar)
	\|<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com~~/states~~/odisha/theatre-space-goes-beyond-stage/cid/1507630\|title=Theatre space goes beyond stage\|website=www.telegraphindia.com\|language=en\|access-date=2019-01-30}}</ref>		\|<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/odisha/theatre-space-goes-beyond-stage/cid/1507630\|title=Theatre space goes beyond stage\|website=www.telegraphindia.com\|language=en\|access-date=2019-01-30}}</ref>
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{{distinguish|text=Odia film Scriptwriter [[Subodh Patnaik]]}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Subodh Patnaik
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| alt = 
| caption =
| birth_name = 
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1964|02|01}}
| birth_place = [[Chhatrapur of Ganjam]], [[Odisha]]
| death_date = 
| death_place =
| movement = Likes to be close to Nature so mostly visiting Village base of Odisha province in India. Have regular connection in West Bengal , Assam, Delhi, Bangalore in India. Visits abroad to countries of familiarity like France, Finland, UK, Belgium, The Netherlands, Hong Kong, Nepal, Bangladesh etc.
| spouse = Mamata Pradhan
| parents = Father - Dr. Pramod Chandra Pattanaik (veterinary)
Mother - Dr. Shashi Prava Pattanaik (Teacher)
Both retired from Govt job
| nationality = [[India]]n
| other_names =
| occupation = [[Theatre director]], [[Playwright]]
| education = Bachelor degree in Drama from Utkal University
| alma_mater = [[Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya]]
| years_active = 1986-present
| organization = Founder Director of NATYA CHETANA
| known_for = [[Modern Indian Theatre|Modern Indian Theatre with indigenous elements from Folk and classical forms and established Natyagram]]
| notable_works = Intimate Theatre and Cyco Theatre style
| awards = Utkal Sahitya Samaj Samman
Bishnu Basu Samman
Utkal Yuva Puraskar
| honours = Played in 8th Theatre Olympics
Honoured by SARWANAM, Nepal
Played more than 5 times in NANDIKAR Kolkata National Theatre Festival
The only theatre group of Odisha played quite often in international Theatre Festivals began in 1995 for Nepal and since 1998 in Europe.
Present as Keynote Speaker in IDEA 2004, Canada
Serving as Indian voting member and was in different positions in IDEA (International Drama and Education Association) since 1995.
Invited by KTDA (Korea Theatre Director Association) to direct play in Asian Theatre Festival 2011.
| website = {{url|http://natyachetana.in|Official website}}
}}
'''Subodh Patnaik''' ({{lang-or|ସୁବୋଧ ପଟନାଏକ}}) is an [[Indian people|Indian]] [[theatre director]] and [[playwright]] from [[Odisha]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.odishabytes.com/theatre-personality-subodh-patnaik-calls-for-more-attention-to-indian-folk-drama/|title=Theatre Personality Subodh Patnaik Calls For More Attention To Indian Folk Drama|last=Bureau|first=O. B.|date=2018-08-03|website=ODISHA BYTES|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-28}}</ref> He is the founder of [[Bhubaneswar]]-based theatre group [[Natya Chetana]] and theatre village '' 'Natya Grama' ''.Patnaik is the only theatre personality from [[Odisha]] to tour all the continents.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/theatre/a-pioneer-in-theatre/article3839107.ece|title=A pioneer in theatre|last=Chakra|first=Shyamhari|date=2012-08-30|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-01-28|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Natya-Chetana-presents-Abu-in-NE/articleshow/49334628.cms|title=Natya Chetana presents 'Abu' in NE - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2019-01-28}}</ref>

==Early life==
Born in [[Puri]] in 1964, to veterinary Dr Pramod Chandra Patnaik and Dr Sashi Prava Patnaik. He was graduated from the [[Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya]] in [[Odisha]]. He had a knowledge about street theatre, so he had gone [[New Delhi]] to learn prior to 1986. After return from [[New Delhi]], he formed the theatre group [[Natya Chetana]] on 10 November 1986. Most of his [[Play (theatre)|Play]] based on social awareness.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/art-culture/drama/provoking-thought-plays/|title=Provoking thought with his plays|date=2016-06-12|website=The Himalayan Times|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-28}}</ref>

==Career==
He has formed [[Natya Chetana]],a theatre group consisting of total of 25 artists of which 18 are men and 7 women.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2015/state-editions/natya-chetana-dramas-bridge-odisha-bengal.html|title=Natya Chetana dramas bridge Odisha, Bengal|last=Pioneer|first=The|website=The Pioneer|language=en|access-date=2019-01-28}}</ref> A theatre village is also established by this 25-year old group called [[Natya Garma]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.merinews.com/article/odishas-unique-theatre-village/15913554.shtml|title=Odisha's unique 'theatre village'|website=www.merinews.com|access-date=2019-01-28}}</ref> His play ''"Sindhi"'' was premiered on 9 June 2016 in [[Kalikasthan, Achham]] at [[Nepal]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/art-culture/drama/stairs-of-life/|title=Stairs of life|date=2016-06-12|website=The Himalayan Times|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-28}}</ref> ''"Ramleela"'' a mythological play inspired by [[Ramayana]] performed with his group at Bhanja Kala mandap, [[Bhubaneswar]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://latestodishanews.com/ramalila-performed-bhanja-kala-mandap-natya-chetana/|title=Ramalila performed at Bhanja Kala Mandap by Natya Chetana|last=Bureau|first=Latest Odisha News|date=2016-08-12|website=Latest Odisha News|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-28}}</ref>

==International tour==
Patnaik took part in an international street theatre festival in [[Belgium]]. The same year, he went with his troupe to attend the 8th World Theatre Congress held at Paris, France. He has been participating the congress since 1995 is organised by the International Drama, Theatre and Education Association. Previous sessions of the congress were held in Australia, Kenya, Norway, Canada, Hong Kong and Brazil.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/odisha/thespian-attends-theatre-congress/cid/272962|title=Thespian attends theatre congress|website=www.telegraphindia.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-28}}</ref>

==Accolades==
* Patnaik received Rishikesh Chattopadhya Smruti Samman by theatre group named Gobardanga Rupantar, [[West Bengal]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2015/state-editions/natya-chetana-dramas-bridge-odisha-bengal.html|title=Natya Chetana dramas bridge Odisha, Bengal|last=Pioneer|first=The|website=The Pioneer|language=en|access-date=2019-01-28}}</ref>

==Playography==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Stage
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Source
|-
|2015
| Abu
| Purvottar National Theatre Festival
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Natya-Chetana-presents-Abu-in-NE/articleshow/49334628.cms|title='Abu' in NE|last=Singha|first=Minati|date=31 January 2019}}</ref>
|-
| 2016
| Nian (The Fire)
| Annapurna Rangamancha(Puri) and Nalco Auditorium (Bhubaneswar)
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/odisha/theatre-space-goes-beyond-stage/cid/1507630|title=Theatre space goes beyond stage|website=www.telegraphindia.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-30}}</ref>
|}

==References==
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[[Category:Indian theatre directors]]
[[Category:Indian dramatists and playwrights]]
[[Category:1964 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:People from Puri district]]