[2] Mohan Maharishi graduated from National School of Drama, New Delhi in 1965,[3] and later served as its director 1984-86.
Amongst notable plays written by him include Einstein, Raja Ki Rasoi, Joseph Ka Mukadma, Deewar Mein Ek Khirkee Rahati Thi, and Ho Rahega Kuch Na Kuch.
[7] He had also appeared in the historical series Bharat Ek Khoj as Muslim social reformer Sir Syed Ahmed Khan.
[citation needed] He lived in Chandigarh until his retirement in 2004,[5] and then moved back to New Delhi to set up the Natwa Theatre Society.
[9] Mohan Maharishi was known for his simplistic yet theatrically sound and heartwarming productions and is widely regarded as one of the best directors Indian theatre has ever produced.