Theatre
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Girish Karnad dies: Nation mourns the loss of great actor and noted playwright
Celebrities | Jun 10, 2019, 08:03 PM ISTThe 81-year-old actor, who was also branded an Urban Naxal for standing up and fighting for the freedom of expression.
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World Theatre Day 2019: History and Significance of World Theatre Day
Books & Culture | Mar 27, 2019, 06:03 PM IST27th March is celebrated as world theatre day. It was initiated by the International Theatre Institute in the year 1961. It is celebrated the rich cultural heritage of theatre and bring recognition to it.
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Food and water should be sold at regular prices in theatres, says Bombay HC
India | Apr 04, 2018, 05:21 PM ISTThe court said that if multiplexes were prohibiting people from bringing outside food, then there should be a total prohibition on eatables.
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Playing national anthem in cinema halls no longer mandatory, SC overturns its 2016 order
India | Jan 09, 2018, 05:20 PM ISTA Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra will today hear the matter of regulating the playing of national anthem in cinema halls across the country.
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Shah Rukh Khan says quality of cinema is degrading
Bollywood | May 12, 2017, 10:52 AM ISTShah Rukh Khan, who is popularly known as king of romance said that with the advancement of technology, the quality of luxurious experience of movie viewing is increasing whereas the quality of cinema is going to the opposite direction.
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New movie screen technology will soon let you see 3D movies without glasses
Jul 26, 2016, 02:07 PM ISTVisually-rich movie in 3D is a great experience but has always been ruined by cludgy glasses that need to be worn. But you will soon get rid of them as researchers at MIT’s Computer Science
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Lushin Dubey's next play deals with Aruna Shanbaug rape case
Bollywood | Aug 04, 2015, 11:35 AM ISTKolkata: Prominent stage personality Lushin Dubey's next production is based on journalist Pinki Virani's book about Indian nurse Aruna Shanbaug, who died after living in a vegetative state for 42 years as a result of
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Puppetry “ an immortal art striving existence amid 'dead audience'
India | Feb 12, 2015, 08:54 AM ISTNew Delhi: Think of the place where you could enjoy the ‘innocent entertainment' and have your share of laugh which is genuine and triggered by your inner self. Well, Ishara International Puppet Theatre Festival 2015
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Michael Gambon retires from theatre acting
Hollywood | Feb 10, 2015, 07:06 AM ISTLos Angeles: Actor Michael Gambon, best known for portraying Albus Dumbledore in "Harry Potter" franchise, has announced his retirement from theatre acting. He says he can't remember lines anymore.The 74-year-old told the Sunday Times Magazine
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Vrajesh Hirjee juggling between TV, Bollywood, theatre
Bollywood | Jan 06, 2015, 06:42 AM ISTMumbai: Actor-comedian Vrajesh Hirjee is a multi-tasker! Presently seen in TV show "Private Investigator", the actor is managing his theatre and Bollywood commitments along with the investigative show.Instead of getting cramped with busy schedules, Vrajesh
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Theatre experience helped Shilpa Shukla play seductress
Bollywood | Jun 25, 2013, 05:26 PM ISTMumbai, June 25: "Chak De! India" fame actress Shilpa Shukla, who will be seen as a seductress in forthcoming film "B.A. Pass", says her theatre experience helped her a lot while preparing for her character
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Theatre more interesting than films, says Gulzar
Bollywood | Apr 19, 2013, 06:47 PM ISTMumbai, April 19: Besides writing lyrics and screenplays, Gulzar has also penned several plays like "Kharashein" and "Arey O Henry", and says theatre is more interesting as you get "audiences' instant reaction" and have scope
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I want to protect theatre: Sachin Parikh
Bollywood | Mar 29, 2013, 08:46 PM ISTMumbai, March 29: Television actor Sachin Parikh, who is ready with his second play "Rishton Ka Live", says his intention is to protect theatre and expand its reach."This is my second play as a producer.
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People disrespected theatre in Mumbai: Pankaj Kapur
Bollywood | Jan 16, 2013, 09:05 AM ISTNew Delhi,Jan 16:Veteran actor Pankaj Kapur says he tried to establish theatre in Mumbai, but stopped his attempt after seeing that people hardly came forward to be a part of it. He says they ran
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Kamal Haasan speaks on theatre owners' protest
Bollywood | Dec 30, 2012, 05:57 PM ISTChennai, Dec 30: Kamal Haasan is embroiled in protests by theatre owners ever since he decided to release his forthcoming film "Vishwaroopam" on DTH (direct-to-home) platform ahead of its release in theatres. The actor-filmmaker has
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Veteran folk theatre jatra actor Shantigopal Pal dead
India | Nov 05, 2012, 09:20 PM ISTKolkata, Nov 5 : Veteran ‘jatra' (folk theatre) actor Shantigopal Pal, who depicted lives of national and international leaders, passed away today after a heart attack, his family sources said.Pal, who was in his eighties,
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Stuntman Claims He Was Injured At 'Spider-Man'
Hollywood | Apr 05, 2012, 09:41 AM ISTNew York, Apr 5: A stuntman who claims he suffered a concussion, whiplash and two holes in his knees while performing as the comic book hero in Broadway's “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” has asked
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Dust First, Then Kill The Boss, In 'The Maids'
Hollywood | Mar 16, 2012, 09:51 AM ISTNew York, Mar 16: If you aren't happy with your employer, why not just kill her? Such was the twisted thinking of the unhappy servant sisters presented in Jean Genet's 1947 absurdist play, “The Maids,”
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'Gali Gali Mein Chor Hai' To Hit Theatres On Feb 3
Bollywood | Dec 09, 2011, 02:33 PM ISTMumbai, Dec 9: Actor Akshaye Khanna-Shriya Saran starrer comedy 'Gali Gali Mein Chor Hai' will hit cinema houses in February next year.The film, which also stars 'Fashion' fame actress Mugdha Godse, will release on February
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Tamil Nadu Govt Bans Movie 'Dam 999'
Bollywood | Nov 24, 2011, 12:47 PM ISTChennai, Nov 24: Tamil Nadu government today banned ‘Dam 999' with immediate effect after the movie faced a storm of protests from various political parties which claim the controversial film is based on the Mullaperiyar