| 1. Surya Mohan Kulshreshtha is a veteran Indian actor, director, and playwright with a significant body of work in films and theatrical productions. |
| 2. He made his debut on stage during his childhood as a deity on Janmashtami. |
| 3. In 1975, he joined the first batch of students specializing in direction at the Bhartendu Natya Academi (BNA) in Lucknow. |
| 4. Before his theatre career, he worked on the radio show 'Hawa Mahal' and later joined Life India Corporation (LIC) in 1972. |
| 5. He became part of the Meghdoot Theatre group in Lucknow in 1974. |
| 6. In 1976, he directed his first play titled 'Andhere Mein' as a student, based on Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh’s book. |
| 7. Surya began working with the Indian Peoples Theatre Association (IPTA) in 1985. |
| 8. His direction of the play 'Ram Leela' in 1985 was well-received at the National Festival of Sangeet Natak Academy in Delhi. |
| 9. He served as an assistant director and production controller for the award-winning Hindi drama film 'Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin' in 1986. |
| 10. In 1988, he contributed as an assistant director, screenplay writer, and dialogue writer for the Hindi TV serial ‘Amir Khusrau’ on Doordarshan. |
| 11. From 1991, he directed and presided over the National Institute of Progressive Arts (NIPA) Rangmandali. |
| 12. His play ‘Bhagwadjjukeeyam’ was recognized as the best production at the World Theatre Festival in Norway in 1991. |
| 13. He conducted a workshop and lecture at Arhus University in Denmark and represented India at the World Theatre Project program in Germany in 1993. |
| 14. Surya Mohan Kulshreshtha has appeared in numerous theatrical productions helmed by Indian and foreign directors. |
| 15. His play ‘Kundmala’ was performed at Kalidas Samaroh in Ujjain in 1999. |
| 16. He has directed over a hundred theatre plays with various theatre groups and institutes. |
| 17. In addition to his Hindi works, he has directed English-language plays like ‘Mid-Summer Night’s Dream,' ‘The Exception and the Rule,' and more. |
| 18. He is an accomplished playwright, crafting scripts for multiple theatrical productions. |
| 19. Numerous articles on theatre by him have been published in newspapers and periodicals like Rang Prasang and Chhayanat. |
| 20. Surya often designs sets and costumes for his own theatrical productions. |
| 21. Beyond his roles as an actor, director, playwright, and designer, he has made significant contributions to the theatre industry. |
