Sujit Singh Kushwaha

Sujit Singh Kushwaha is an Indian entrepreneur, theatre practitioner, and the founder of Natakia, India's first theatre accelerator platform. Based in Begusarai, Bihar, he is recognized for his work in promoting independent theatre, empowering local drama groups, and integrating performing arts into corporate and educational settings.

Early Life and Education

Sujit Singh Kushwaha was born in Begusarai, Bihar. He developed an early interest in performing arts, community engagement, and social awareness through theatre. His formative experiences involved working with local drama troupes and participating in social awareness plays, particularly in rural and semi-urban regions of Bihar.

Career

Before founding Natakia, Kushwaha actively participated in theatre productions and grassroots cultural initiatives. He observed the structural challenges faced by theatre artists, such as lack of funding, limited access to venues, and absence of digital infrastructure.

In 2023, he founded Natakia with the vision of creating an ecosystem that supports artists not just creatively but also economically. The platform offers services such as online ticketing, sponsorship facilitation, drama-based learning workshops, content promotion, and artist recognition.

Under his leadership, Natakia has:

Registered over 5,000 theatre professionals and students across India
Supported 100+ theatre groups and institutions
Established a national-level theatre award system
Launched CSR-aligned drama campaigns and workshops for corporates and schools

Contributions

Kushwaha’s approach to theatre extends beyond performance. He focuses on using drama as a medium for:

Education and behavioural change
Social awareness and community engagement
Corporate team-building and communication training

He is also an advocate for rural representation in the arts and frequently collaborates with artists from non-metropolitan backgrounds.

Online Presence

Sujit Singh Kushwaha maintains an active presence on professional and community-driven platforms where he shares insights on theatre, entrepreneurship, and education.

Recognition

Although Natakia is still in its early stages, the platform and its founder have gained attention within regional and independent theatre circles for innovation and inclusive outreach. Kushwaha has been invited to panel discussions, theatre workshops, and has received recognition from academic institutions and social forums.

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