page_title: Madhukar C. Dhas
section_title: Early Years – Madras, India
hierarchical_section_title: Madhukar C. Dhas / Biography / Early Years – Madras, India
caption_attribution_description: English: Madhukar Chandra Dhas played the title role of JESUS in the Indian production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' 1973 to 1974.
context_page_description: Madhukar C. Dhas is a Singer, Songwriter and Performer of Indian origin, based in New York City. He is best known for his performances as lead singer of the Indian Rock band Atomic Forest in the 1970s, and for his portrayal of Jesus in Alyque Padamsee's production of Jesus Christ Superstar.
  He is the elder brother of singer and actor, Dheena Chandra Dhas.
context_section_description: Madhukar grew up in Madras (now known as Chennai), India, where he was raised in a strong Christian tradition. His father expected him to become a doctor but he was influenced by, and played covers the music of The Troggs, The Turtles, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Electric Prunes and The Doors among others, when in school.
  He formed a band, "The Voodoos", with classmate Sukumar Nambiar, son of actor M. N. Nambiar at MCCS and while attending Madras Christian College. With The Voodoos, Madhukar played in college festivals and competitions. He also became interested in art at this time which led to his Advertising career later.
caption: Madhukar as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar. Bombay, 1974.
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