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Abhijnanasakuntalam was a blend of dance and music. | Photo Credit: Sant`s Fotos Recreating an ancient Sanskrit play for a contemporary audience is no mean task. During a brief post-performance chat, Muralidharan shared, “It involved a lot of research and took almost a year to choreograph the music and dance. As for roping in the…
Cynthia Erivo poses for photographers upon arrival at the 78th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA’s, in London on February 16, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Actor and singer Cynthia Erivo is set to play Jesus Christ this summer in a production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl….
John Lithgow | Photo Credit: CHARLES SYKES John Lithgow is nearing a deal to take on the iconic role of Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series, sources confirm. The six-time Emmy winner would become the first actor officially attached to the highly anticipated adaptation, which aims to bring J.K. Rowling’s beloved books to…
Vivek Vijayakumaran and Pangambam Tyson Meitei | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Our Theatre Collective presents It Is You, a 75-minute physical theatre piece that strips away language to deliver a universally resonant exploration of identity, climate change, and human connection. The play, co-created by theatre practitioners Vivek Vijayakumaran and Pangambam Tyson Meitei, premieres on January…
The play ‘OP 1971: Bangladesh Vettri’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement NCC UDAAN, in collaboration with Theatrekaran will present the Tamil play OP 1971: Bangladesh Vettri on Republic Day at Museum Theatre, Egmore, Chennai. This powerful production honours the courage and sacrifices of the Indian Armed Forces. The play, a tribute to the brave soldiers…
The UP-state veterans badminton championship 2025, hosted by the Badminton Association of Agra, concluded at the Prakhar Agarwal Memorial Academy. Over 300 players from Uttar Pradesh participated in the three-day event, held from January 10 to 12.This year’s championship was dedicated to late Vijay Sharma, recognizing his contributions to badminton. Players competed in age categories…
Jude Law | Photo Credit: TOMMASO BODDI Actor Jude Law has been cast as Russian President Vladimir Putin in Olivier Assayas’s upcoming film, The Wizard of the Kremlin. The announcement has stirred curiosity across the film industry, given the challenge of the role and the project’s political undertones. Based on Giuliano da Empoli’s bestselling novel,…
Some years ago, in the U.S., I remember attending a charity auction organised by the Philadelphia Arts League. Local artists were invited to display and sell their works by placing them on a conveyor belt that moved slowly towards a shredder. If a piece was picked by a buyer, the proceeds went to the children’s hospital;…
When Iceland-based company Theater Mogul decided to stage its famous production Defending The Caveman in India, CEO and executive producer Oskar Eiriksson insisted that it should be directed by a woman. A comedy about how men and women relate, it holds the record for being the longest-running solo play in Broadway. Since it required a…
A planner by Piko Shop | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Wellness bundle @ Piko Shop After designing yearly planners for four years, artist Pranita Kocharekar decided to create a product bundle this year. Launched under her brand Piko — that she set up in 2023 — the bundle comprises an undated daily planner of your…
