{
  "id": 4481602,
  "title": "Benaka to organise month-long ‘Karantha Maasa’ celebration in September",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/benaka-to-organise-month-long-karantha-maasa-celebration-in-september",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T18:33:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/benaka-to-organise-month-long-karantha-maasa-celebration-in-september/article71408334.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Benaka, a theatre repertory established in 1974 by thespian B.V. Karanth, will host a month-long celebration in September marking his 98th birthday. The event, named 'Karantha Maasa', aims to showcase his extensive artistic legacy through theatrical performances, workshops, music, and other cultural activities. Benaka organizers will conduct a three-show theatrical tour in Dharwad from September 5 to 6, followed by a theater festival at Kalagrama in Bengaluru on September 16. The celebration will commence with a biographical play titled 'Baba Karantha', depicting the life and contributions of the late actor. On September 18, 21, and 22, a theatre workshop at Ravindra Kalakshetra will be held to discuss contemporary practices, challenges, and the emerging role of Artificial Intelligence in the field. The workshop will be accompanied by the performances of 'Hayavadana', 'Sattavara Neralu', and 'Gokula Nirgamana' on their respective days. Tekion, a U.S.-based automotive retail tech company, has partnered with Benaka to support the event as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) program.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "\"Karantha Maasa\" celebrates Benaka's 98th birthday in September.",
    "Three-show theatrical tour in Dharwad and theater festival in Bengaluru.",
    "Tekion partners for CSR support during the month-long celebration."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}