About

  • R Giridharan, a Practising Chartered Accountant, for the
    past 25 years, is Commerce graduate from D G Vaishnav
    College , Chennai.
  • A Faculty of Taxation and Financial Management for
    Students of CA, CWA & CS, he has given lectures in
    various colleges in Tamilnadu and Karnataka & Andhra.
    Has presented paper in IIT Kanpur – the tax implications
    on Startups

Introduction

A person with great passion in Fine arts, he has been a foundermember of Dummies Drama, directing, acting and scoring Music for theatre productions for the last two decades. Extending his interest, he has acted in several TV soaps and scored music

Vision

“Art should comfort the disturbed and
disturb the comfortable”

I would love to challenge conventional
norms and explore uncharted territories, daring to experiment with
different styles, genres, and storytelling techniques. By doing so, I aim to breathe new life into classical works, shed light on pressing social issues, and embrace diverse perspectives.



Mission

Igniting imaginations and fostering connection through transformative theatre experiences. Empowering artists, challenging norms, and embracing diversity. Cultivating collaboration, inspiring dialogue, and leaving a lasting impact.
Shaping the future of theatre with passion, integrity, and a commitment to artistic excellence.



He has been mentoring a young theatre group “ Theatre Marina ” fine tuning raw talents in theatre towards providing a challenging and exciting entertainment, bringing out 12 productions so far, dealing fascinating stories interwoven with reality and fiction.

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Work experience - A Snippet

“Vinodhaya Chittham” – Actor, Director & Musician 

A play personifying death and viewing circumstances that a
man forces upon himself thereby discussing the
indispensability of a man as against his legacy. This play
was recently made into a movie of the same name.

“ICU” – Music & Direction 

A play that looks at the possessiveness of a Doctor
resulting in lesser efficient output endangering his career
and dreams.

“Shyamalam” – Actor, Director & Musician 

Discovering the dilemma of an extended family whether to
keep and maintain an ancestral property or to sell it against
the backdrop of family values.

“Kurinchi” – Music & Direction 

Tracing back the factual events of World War-2 that
happened in Chennai port through the lives of fictionalized
characters.

“ThiruArangan” – Actor, Director & Musician 

An Indian Ambassador in Russia, longing to correct a
centuries-old mistake of his Parampara. Facts mixed with
fiction enable a roller coaster ride from Russia to
Srirangam.

“Dakshinamurthy Swami” – Direction

A docu-drama based on the life of one of the greatest
musicians of South India.“

“Never Odd Or Even” – Music & Direction 

Who was responsible for killing Vaali, the King of
Kishkinda? Did Rama have help from the future?
Exploring a fantasy linked to the Iran-Iraq war.

“NGS” – Music & Direction 

A spoof on Tamil Theatre with a hard take on the
community driven stories still revolving in 70’s

“Srinivasa Avatharam” – A Magnum Opus Musical
Direction, Lyrics & Music 

Lord Vishnu arrived on earth as Srinivasa searching for Goddess Lakshmi (now Padmavathy, daughter of Chola King Akasa Rajan, the ruler of thondai mandalam). How he meets Padmavathy, the reason for their separation in Vaikuntam earlier”, and how their wedding unfolds with a special “condition” is narrated through

“Musical” in Seven Chapters, each named after the
seven hills, the abode of Lord Srinivasa.

Portfolio

Thank you!

Having worked with legends Shri R S Manohar & K Balachander,the easiest one can do is just look at the world from a higher pedestal.. which is more of a responsibility rather than a credit. Hope to expand the horizons set by these legends