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Acclaimed Actor Siddharth Menon Revives Centuries-Old Dashavatar Folk Art in Pune
5 Nov
Summary
- Siddharth Menon, acclaimed Marathi actor, bringing Dashavatar folk art to Pune
- Dashavatar is an 800-year-old theatrical tradition from Konkan region
- Menon aims to expose Pune audiences to this performance and support the artists
In the weeks leading up to November 5, 2025, acclaimed Marathi actor Siddharth Menon has been working to bring the centuries-old Dashavatar folk art tradition to the city of Pune. Dashavatar is an almost 800-year-old live theatrical enactment of the 10 avatars of Lord Vishnu, which is immensely popular in the coastal Konkan region. However, this unique performance has never been showcased in Pune before.
Menon, fresh from acclaim for his role in the Marathi film Dashavatar, is now focused on giving back to the traditional artists. He has organized three shows of Dada Rane Konaskar's Dashavatar troupe in Pune between November 7-9, 2025. Menon explains that his goal is to expose Pune's audiences to this captivating folk art form while also providing a new platform for the performers who have been doing this for generations.
"It's my way of giving them a new platform and saying thank you," shares Menon. "When I first saw artistes like Dada Rane Konaskar, I was spellbound and fascinated. I also thought that it's very important to bring this form to a wider audience." Through his Dashavatari Mahotsav, the actor hopes to celebrate this rich cultural tradition and support the dedicated Dashavatar artists.
