Dr. Kandukuri Vijaya Mohan: Where Art Meets Leadership — A Multifaceted Luminary Now Appointed Joint Director at GHPU

3rd January | 2024  – Dr. Kandukuri Vijaya Mohan, fondly known as Sahaja Nata Praveena, is a revered figure in the realms of performing arts, grassroots activism, and cultural education. With an illustrious career spanning over three decades, he has become a celebrated name not only in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana but also across India.

Recently, he was appointed as the Joint Director of Global Human Peace University (GHPU) for the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Region. In this pivotal role, he champions the cause of recognizing and empowering social leaders, cultural icons, and community change-makers.

Early Life & Inspiration

Born on 25th May 1960, Dr. Vijaya Mohan was deeply influenced by his father, the late Brahmasri Kandukuri Koteshwara Rao, a legendary stage actor best known for his iconic role as Subbisetti in Chintamani. This exposure to the performing arts at an early age shaped his lifelong commitment to culture and social service.

Academic & Artistic Training

• Bachelor of Arts

• Master Training in Acting – International Training Institute, Madras

• Diplomas in Street Theatre – Under the guidance of legends like Prof. Badal Sarkar (Kolkata) and Prof. Gamini Kalyani Darsi (Sri Lanka)

Cultural Excellence & Innovation

• An acclaimed master of Third Theatre, Street Theatre, and Folk Arts, Dr. Vijaya Mohan has:

• Trained 1,000+ cultural groups

• Delivered 3,500+ performances across multiple states

• Pioneered Magnet Theatre, an immersive tool for grassroots cultural engagement

Film & Television Contributions

• Acted in popular films: Podarillu, Ram Robert Raheem, Minor Babu, Billa Ranga

• Served as body double for NTR in Chanda Sasanudu

• Featured in Tamil films: Surangani, Leraval Veru CeratramHonored with a Nandi Award for his role in Ekanaina Marali

• Starred as Veerapandya Katta Brahmanna in a historical serial

Media & Creative Communication

• Produced and performed in radio plays on health and education

• Editor and contributor to magazines like Prasna and Promoter

• Lyricist and singer for 50+ social message songs across 5 audio albums

Social Development & Community Impact

• Blending art with activism, Dr. Vijaya Mohan has worked extensively with organizations like APSACS, CAPART, and the Ministry of Social Justice, focusing on:

• HIV/AIDS awareness in slums

• Constructing low-cost toilets and check dams in tribal regions

• Promoting Natural Resource Management (NRM)

• Vocational training in carpentry, bookbinding, and electrical work

• Campaigns for child labor eradication, dowry prevention, women empowerment, blood and eye donation

Awards & Recognitions

•  Doctor of Social Work – The New Life Theological University, USA

•  Doctor of Performing Arts – Global Human Peace University, Chennai

•  Kala Ratna Award – Bharateeya Dalit Sahitya Academy, New Delhi

•  Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award

• Viswakarma National Award

•  Legendri Award – Viswakarma Knowledge Centre

•  Seva Dharmika Award, Karmika Ratna, Best Anchor Award

A Proud Moment for GHPU

The Global Human Peace University is privileged and honored to have Dr. Kandukuri Vijaya Mohan as its Joint Director for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. His dynamic vision, cultural wisdom, and unwavering commitment to societal growth perfectly align with GHPU’s mission of nurturing peace through education, arts, and leadership.