Maya Krishna Rao
Stand-up comedian from India ๐ฎ๐ณ
About Maya Krishna Rao
Maya Krishna Rao is an Indian solo theatre artist, stand-up comedian and social activist. Her work spans multiple genres including dance theatre, comedy, multimedia performance and theatre in education. Among her best-known productions are Khol Do, A Deep Fried Jam, Ravanama and Heads Are Meant for Walking Into.
Rao received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2010, one of India's most prestigious honours in the performing arts. Five years later she returned the award, citing what she described as a growing atmosphere of intolerance in India.
Videos (62)
Videos 49 to 62 of 62.
1:26The Preamble
91 views
37:40Heads Are Meant For Walking Into II
82 views
4:23Kathakali for the contemporary performer
80 views
8:49WALK - in response to gang rape, Delhi, 2012
75 views
14:33Artists Unite! Maya Rao
73 views
8:49WALK - in response to gang rape, Delhi, 2012
63 views
2:12The Line - excerpt from Loose Woman created and performed by Maya Krishna Rao, 2018
58 views
6:54Hands & Feet F
56 views
33:07You Really Want To Know My Story?
55 views
2:36Ravanothbhavam - excerpt. Maya Krishna Rao
43 views
1:2411 June 2020
35 views
32:00You Really Want To Know My Story WILLIAMS COLLEGE
32 views
2:46It's Easier Now
28 views
2:39The Preamble (2020) - Maya Krishna Rao
15 viewsFrequently asked questions
Who is Maya Krishna Rao?
Maya Krishna Rao is an Indian solo theatre artist, stand-up comedian and social activist whose work spans dance theatre, comedy, multimedia performance and theatre in education.
What are Maya Krishna Rao's best-known productions?
Her best-known productions include Khol Do, A Deep Fried Jam, Ravanama and Heads Are Meant for Walking Into.
What award did Maya Krishna Rao receive?
Rao received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2010, one of the most prestigious honours in the performing arts in India.
Why did Maya Krishna Rao return her award?
Five years after receiving it, Rao returned the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, citing what she described as a growing atmosphere of intolerance in India.
