Bio
- Acting started in childhood for him; was a part of Sai Paranjpe's group called Children's Theatre.
- Became a part of an organisation called Maharashtriya Kalopasak while in school.
- Was a part of the Progressive Dramatic Association during his college days.
- Founded the Grips Theatre in 1989; it is based on the theatre's Berlin model, with children's plays revolving around real life experiences.
- Received two German awards, Bundesverdienstkreuz (the Cross of Order of Merit) in 2001 and the Goethe Medal in 2004, for establishing Grips in India.
- Won the Padma Shri Award, India's fourth highest civilian honour, for his contribution to Arts in 1990.
- In 1991, founded the Maharashtra Institute of Mental Health (MIMH) at Pune.
- A psychiatrist by profession, he also serves as a professor of Psychiatry at his alma mater.
Mohan AgasheJuly 23, 1947 (age 78)Bhor, Maharashtra, India
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Bio
- Acting started in childhood for him; was a part of Sai Paranjpe's group called Children's Theatre.
- Became a part of an organisation called Maharashtriya Kalopasak while in school.
- Was a part of the Progressive Dramatic Association during his college days.
- Founded the Grips Theatre in 1989; it is based on the theatre's Berlin model, with children's plays revolving around real life experiences.
- Received two German awards, Bundesverdienstkreuz (the Cross of Order of Merit) in 2001 and the Goethe Medal in 2004, for establishing Grips in India.
- Won the Padma Shri Award, India's fourth highest civilian honour, for his contribution to Arts in 1990.
- In 1991, founded the Maharashtra Institute of Mental Health (MIMH) at Pune.
- A psychiatrist by profession, he also serves as a professor of Psychiatry at his alma mater.
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