Category: Theater

Ad man and playwright Rahul da Cunha pays tribute to actor Bomi Kapadia, who died on Monday. “When beggars die, there are no comets seen; The heavens themselves blaze forth the death of princes.” – Julius Caesar I deeply regret not having worked enough with Bomi Kapadia. In my view, Bomi was perhaps the most… Continue reading Theater Loses A Gem: Bomi Kapadia Passes Away

Ruby Patel was a name to reckon with on the Parsi-Gujarati stage. Ruby along with her husband Burjor Patel worked in several Gujarati comedies till the 1960s. Article in the Indian Express Eminent theatre personality Ruby Patel has passed away in Mumbai. She was 86. Actor-filmmaker Vivek Vaswani tweeted the news on Tuesday morning. “And… Continue reading Theatre personality Ruby Patel passes away

Madan Ni Mansik Hospital When: 18 Apr 2020 7:00 PM, EDTWhere: Online EVENT DETAILS: Premier Natak Madan Ni Mansik Hospital Brought to you by the Toronto Parsi Drama Group The COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold at an alarming speed and as we are all doing our part by staying at home….Do you Need something light-hearted… Continue reading Toronto Parsis to Livestream Parsi Natak

“There are just 67,000 Parsis left in the world, but they give an impression of a million because people like Yazdi Karanjia have dedicated their lives for a good cause,’’ said actor and theatre artist Boman Irani. Irani was speaking at a programme to felicitate the Gujarati Parsi theatre legend in the city on Sunday.… Continue reading Theatre legend Yazdi Karanjia felicitated for keeping Parsi theatre alive in state

Bawas Got Talent is a chance for the Parsi community to showcase their skills in the performing arts The Parsi community may be small and dwindling in number but that hasn’t proved to be a deterrent while they try to make a mark in the performing arts. From theatre to music and dance, they have… Continue reading Bawas Got Talent: One for the community

Our dearest friend, mentor and legendary theater artist Yazdi Naoshirwan Karanjia has been conferred the Padma Shri Award in the list of names that were announced on the eve of Republic Day 2020 in India. Yazdi Uncle as he is widely known is a legendary theater artist. In his 80’s, he continues to regale crowds… Continue reading Yazdi Karanjia Awarded Padma Shri

For over a 100 years starting from 1850, a large number of proscenium theatres were built in the large cities, particularly Bombay and Calcutta. A Parsi theatre troupe (File photo) By FEISAL ALKAZI | Indian Express For over a 100 years starting from 1850, a large number of proscenium theatres were built in the large… Continue reading When grandeur ruled Parsi theatre