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  • OTT can never replace 70mm cinema: Puneet Issar

    OTT can never replace 70mm cinema: Puneet Issar

    In a candid chat with The Statesman, Puneet Issar talked about the current situation of the film industry in India and the difference in the experience of working in theatre, television, and films.

    October 4, 2022
  • AAKRITI commemorate 20 years of journey with Bengali Theatre

    AAKRITI commemorate 20 years of journey with Bengali Theatre

    During the last 20 years Aakriti has staged 29 productions and won 60 awards all over India which includes Delhi-NCR, Lucknow, Allahabad, Kanpur and Chandigarh.

    September 5, 2022
  • Theatre Recovers

    Theatre Recovers

    They resumed normal activity in the last couple of months. Courses in dramatics and theatre workshops are offered at most places.

    June 6, 2022
  • Patriot with a Difference

    Patriot with a Difference

    Girish Chandra Ghosh was revolutionary in his endeavour to transform theatre from a medium of private entertainment of the well-to-do to a public enterprise with a view to infusing patriotism among all and sundry

    September 18, 2020
  • Theatre maestro Ebrahim Alkazi, first Director of National School of Drama, passes away

    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
  • Official poster of Ira Khan’s theatre directorial debut Euripides’ Medea out

    Official poster of Ira Khan’s theatre directorial debut Euripides’ Medea out

    Medea is a Greek tragedy play written by Euripides and is based upon the myth of Jason and Medea. It was first produced in 431 BC.

    September 4, 2019
  • Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira to make directorial debut

    Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira to make directorial debut

    The play with a Greek tragedy storyline will be showcased in select Indian cities, this year end.

    August 23, 2019
  • Shernaz Patel: Theatre means everything to me

    Shernaz Patel: Theatre means everything to me

    Shernaz Patel gets candid on growing up in a theatre-loving family and the joy of performing on stage.

    July 7, 2019
  • Veteran model, comedian, theatre and films actor Dinyar Contractor passes away

    Veteran model, comedian, theatre and films actor Dinyar Contractor passes away

    He was awarded the Padma Shri in January 2019.

    June 5, 2019
  • Theatre is actors’ medium, not films, says Aahana Kumra

    Theatre is actors’ medium, not films, says Aahana Kumra

    Aahana Kumra says although she grew up dreaming about becoming a film actress, she finds theatre the real medium for an actor.

    March 4, 2019
  • Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards presented: Check out complete list

    Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards presented: Check out complete list

    As many as 42 artistes from different fields in five categories were awarded at the function

    February 7, 2019
  • Theatre and its thespians

    Theatre and its thespians

    The recently-held 13th edition of the Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards and festival presented vignettes of stagecraft. Kunal Roy takes a seat in the audience and finds untold tales narrated alongside the stage performance.

    April 26, 2018
  • Similarity between theatre and politics, says Fadnavis

    Similarity between theatre and politics, says Fadnavis

    Politics and theatre have a similar nature with the common people’s involvement a major part in both, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Sunday. “A theatre is a place where all the sentiments of the society are highlighted. Politics is no different. We have to perform acts there too- some are true, some are...

    April 9, 2018
  • Mamata remembers Farooq Sheikh on his 70th birth anniversary

    Mamata remembers Farooq Sheikh on his 70th birth anniversary

    The West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday remembered  late actor Farooq Sheikh on his 70th birth anniversary. Banerjee in a tweet said, “Solemnly remembering actor Farooq Sheikh on his birth anniversary”. Solemnly remembering actor Farooq Sheikh on his birth anniversary — Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) March 25, 2018 Born in 1948, Farooq grew up...

    March 25, 2018
  • Enthusiasts to witness Theatre Olympics in Kolkata

    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...

    February 25, 2018
  • Theatre workshop in Shimla sensitises children on social issues

    Theatre workshop in Shimla sensitises children on social issues

    “Theatre is not just about becoming an actor. It broadens your vision, builds your confidence and makes you a better person,” Taruna Misra, 48, a noted theatre artist tells her trainees at a theatre workshop in Gaiety theatre. Her students, aged between 7 and 16 years, display in their behaviour what she has taught them...

    January 31, 2018
  • Art has power to influence society: Actor Manoj Joshi

    Art has power to influence society: Actor Manoj Joshi

    Veteran actor Manoj Joshi, named among the Padma Shri awardees this year, says any form of art, especially performing arts like theatre and cinema, has a huge power to influence the thought process of the society. “My heart is filled with gratitude,” Manoj told IANS over the phone about being named for the fourth highest...

    January 27, 2018

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