Sunday, May 29, 2011

Un Retiring Efforts

My father got selected as the "Professor of Emeritus" by Central Govt Ministry of Culture, India. The selection process had applicants across India who are tremendously knowledgeable in the field of cultural activities, drama and theatre arts. These are applicants who have spent decades in cultural field. From each state only 3 applicants are finally selected every year and my father is one among them. There were 63 applications from Andhra Pradesh. A thesis needs to be submitted along with application to apply for this position, my father chose "role of women in drama'. He received "Professor of Emeritus" position under theatre arts category. He would hold this position for 2 yrs, make contribution towards the field of culture by compiling various artifacts, touring across AP to understand more how the cultural field is working and submit a book. My father as you might remember got retired from services recently. He is an excellent drama artist and a wonderful orator, received plenty of awards from state and central government. He has completed PG Diploma in theatre arts around the age of 45 and appeared the day of exam with 103-104 degree fever. His determination helped him complete the course and clear the exam meritoriously against outweighing challenges which include physical/mental and domestic. He has done exceptionally well in living with his passion for Cultural arts. As a government servent he has received District Collector Award while working at Sangareedy, Kurnool and been nominated again when working at Khammam. Receiving recognition among such a big stream of competion from Government is an outstanding feat. His efforts are just "Un retiring". I congratulate my father on this achievement and wish him all the best.

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