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Kathputliyan Theater Group (KTG) will stage two plays — Pashmina and Didi IAS —both written by Mrinal Mathur and directed by Zafer Mohiuddin (founder of Kathputliyaan Theater Group). Ask him what inspired him to choose these specific plays and Zafer says: “Pashmina revolves around a journey of loss and grieving and is set against the … Read More “Kathputliyan Theatre Group presents… – The Hindu” »
A stellar performance by actor-director Rishab Shetty combined with the technical mastery of the crew produces a stunning climax in Cantara, But, an earlier simple conversation in the much-celebrated ecological drama is as powerful as its many visually appealing sequences. In the film’s last act, the protagonist Shiva, A carefree and feisty young tribal man, … Read More “Kannada cinema’s content crisis – The Hindu” »
Ennu Swantham – Sreedharan (Yours Truly Sreedharan) was screened in collaboration with Safdar Hashmi Memorial Trust and Janasamskriti. Photo: Special Arrangement Even as the film struggles to get distributers in India, people from all walks of life gathered at the screening of Ennu Swantham–Sreedharan (Yours truly Sreedharan) that was held at Delhi’s Jawahar Bhawan on … Read More “Ennu Swantham–Sreedharan: a Kerala story of a Muslim woman who raised three Hindu children” »
A still from the film Yours Truly – Sreedharan | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT It was a story waiting to be told. It has the emotional appeal of a low-profile arthouse saga and the immediacy of life in times of hatred and bigotry. Filmmaker Siddik Paravoor had to struggle to exhibit his film that had … Read More “A unique Kerala story – The Hindu” »
Shravana Telu | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Hyderabad Queer Dance Fest, the first such dance event in Hyderabad is giving shape to a long-felt need of the queer community for a platform to express themselves freely. Organized by Patruni Sastry aka Dragvanti, and Queer Nilayam, the fest is supported by Queer Connect, Dark Vibe Society, … Read More “Dance to liberate, connect – The Hindu” »
The Salone del Mobile.Milano, started by 13 Italian entrepreneurs in 1961 to showcase furniture from Italy annually, is a much sought-after and awaited celebration of furnishings and accessories. Italy has always been home to pathbreaking design, attracting designers from across the world. This year, in its 61st edition from April 18-23 in the Fiera Milano … Read More “All roads to Milan – The Hindu” »
A still from the play Apne Ghar Jaisa | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The chairman of India Foundation for the Arts (IFA), Anmol Vellani’s Hindi play, Apne Ghar Jaisa, features film and theater actors Padmavati Rao and Abhitej Gupta The play revolves around a woman, who does anything and everything to turn away an unwelcome … Read More “Two plays in Bengaluru – The Hindu” »
A poster of ‘Ayalvaashi’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The makers of Soubin Shahir’s Ayalvaashi Released the trailer of the film on the occasion of Vishu. Also starring Binu Pappu, the film seems to be a light-hearted comedy drama. Written and directed by Irshad Parari, Ayalvaashi also stars Nikhila Vimal, Naslen, Lijomol Jose, Parvathy Babu, … Read More “Trailer of Soubin Shahir’s ‘Ayalvaashi’ out – The Hindu” »
First-look poster of ‘Bazooka’ | Photo Credit: @mammukka/Twitter The title of Malayalam superstar Mammootty’s upcoming film was unveiled by the makers today. Helmed by debutant Deeno Dennis, the film has been titled Bazooka, The title-look poster features a suit-clad, gun-armed Mammootty standing calmly even as he’s being surrounded by gunmen with their lasers pointing at … Read More “Mammootty’s next titled ‘Bazooka’ – The Hindu” »
The Container | Photo Credit: Nivedita Gupta An ode to contemporary visual art, the pavilion at Cabral Yard epitomizes the core values of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, the art event whose fifth edition will conclude on April 10. A temporary theater created to host film screenings, dance performances, lectures and art Workshops, it catches the eye … Read More “Kochi’s container of hope – The Hindu” »