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CCLA Member

for Theatre.

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Ajeet Singh

Palawat

Ajeet Singh Palawat is a National School of Drama (2010) graduate with a specialization in acting, known for his acclaimed performances and direction in over 35 plays. He has worked with veteran directors including K.N. Panikker, Anuradha Kapur, and Neelam Mansingh Chaudhary, and has won honours like the META Best Actor (Critics) Citation and Aditya Kala Kiran Award. Through his theatre group, Ujaagar Dramatic Association, and his work in film, TV, and web series, Ajeet continues to push the boundaries of contemporary Indian theatre.

  • National School of Drama – Graduated with specialization in Acting (2010)

  • Basic training in Kudiyattam, Chhau, and Stariya performance forms

  • Vocal training in folk music

Theatre (Actor)

  • Hunkaro, Mai Hun Yusuf Aur Ye Hai Mera Bhai, Gajab Kahani, Makardhwajan (Malayalam), Hayavadana, Virasat, Comrade Kumbhakarna, Edward II, Mosambi Narangi

Theatre (Director)

  • Purvaiya, Who’s Seen the Light, Mithyasur, Papa Painter, Kasumal Sapno (Rajasthani adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Chun-Chun Nawab, Hayate Javida, Olkhan – all widely toured and award-winning productions

Film & Web Work (Selected)

  • Films: The Bright Day, Baby, Luka Chuppi, Drishyam 2, VEDAA

  • Web Shows: Criminal Justice (S2 & S4), Collar Bomb, Aranyak, Sector 36, Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga, Gaanth, The Broken News 2

  • Short Films: The Earbug, Didi, The Escort, Knot

Awards & Recognition

  • META Best Actor – Critics Citation (2016)

  • Vinod Doshi Fellowship (2017)

  • Aditya Birla Kala Kiran Award (2024)

  • Jairangam Yuva Puraskar (2020)

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