Tag: National School of Drama
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Theatre maestro Ebrahim Alkazi, first Director of National School of Drama, passes away
PM Modi offered condolences by saying, 'Ebrahim Alkazi will be remembered for his efforts to make theatre more popular and accessible across India.'
August 4, 2020 -
Anupam Kher’s autobiography to be out on August 5
The publisher describes Lessons Life Taught Me Unknowingly as an "extraordinary, riveting and no-holds-barred saga studded with fascinating behind-the-scenes revelations, anecdotes and rare nuggets of lessons" from Anupam's life story.
June 25, 2019 -
Neena Gupta shares throwback photos from NSD days
The stream of photographs began with Neena in her younger avatar, followed by Anupam Kher, Zeenat Khan (Aman), Alok Nath, Satish Kaushik, Pankaj Kapoor and Sushmita Mukherjee.
June 25, 2019 -
National School of Drama student alleges molestation by teacher
The victim filed a complaint on August 1 alleging that she was inappropriately touched by the guest teacher, who had come to conduct an examination.
August 4, 2018 -
Some memorable roles
Om Puri’s extensive repertoire included not only Hindi, English and Punjabi films but television series as well
April 21, 2018 -
After 450 shows in 17 cities, 8th Theatre Olympics concludes in Mumbai
The international festival, which featured theatre shows from over 30 countries this year, was organised in India for the first time
April 9, 2018 -
Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay: Google pays tribute to her 115th birth anniversary
Google dedicated a doodle to Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay on the 115th birth anniversary of the valiant freedom fighter on Tuesday. Kamaldevi had marked her name in Indian history as a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru and for rejuvenating handicrafts and theatre in India. The Google doodle celebrates the multiple talents of the social reformer. Born in Mangalore, …
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April 3, 2018 -
Lessons that deserved to be learnt
It is perhaps in the fitness of things that Manoj Bajpayee has developed from the struggling actor that he was till about 10 years ago to being a mentor for the next generation not only in his last film but also in real life. That is what one discovered during a television encounter with an …
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March 24, 2018 -
Enthusiasts to witness Theatre Olympics in Kolkata
Theatre enthusiasts will witness productions in India and abroad at the “8th Theatre Olympics”, organised by the National School of Drama (NSD) here from Tuesday. This is part of its 17-city tour of the country. The first-of-its kind event in India will witness its Kolkata leg concluding on March 13. Around 21 theatre productions will …
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February 25, 2018 -
Karnataka only state to provide land for NSD centres
The Ministry of Culture which had requested five states to provide land for opening of regional centres of National School of Drama (NSD) has till date received response from only one state, Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma said on Monday. According to the minister, only Karnataka government has provided accommodation in 2013 at Bengaluru for the …
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December 19, 2017 -
Biopic on Om Puri in the works: Nandita Puri
A biopic on late actor Om Puri is in the works says his estranged wife Nandita Puri. Nandita, who penned the critically acclaimed actor’s biography titled Unlikely Hero: The Story Of Om Puri, said: “I am adapting the book. I am making a biopic on Omji. I am taking part of the book and I …
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September 4, 2017 -
A noble effort
The National School of Drama, for the last five years, has been searching the roots of Indian culture by organising tribal festivals presenting various tribal troupes from all over India. Ratan Thiyam, globally-reputed theatre personality as well as Chairman of NSD, has just completed hosting such a festival in Tinsukia, Assam as the seventh event …
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April 7, 2017