Closing the first and the oldest Cinema of Rajasthan Maj. (Rtd.) Noshir K. Marfatia writes: With tears in my eyes and a very heavy heart I have to inform all that we are closing the first and the oldest Cinema of Rajasthan after completion of 86 years of entertainment to the public of Ajmer. In… Continue reading Majestic Talkies Ajmer: Closing the first and the oldest Cinema of Rajasthan
Category: Theater
Reviving Parsi Drama
Apart from saving the Parsi community from extinction, theatrewallahs must take the onus of saving their rich cultural heritage as well! We’re talking about the revival of Parsi-Hindi rangmanch. Parsi theatre, inspired from Persian culture, flourished during the postIndependence years. It included musicals and epics, which were based on social, moral and political issues.Though virtually… Continue reading Reviving Parsi Drama
Paradise Cinema: 100 years of marquee magic
The Dubash family behind Paradise, Mahim’s iconic single screen, celebrates a century in cinema. Imagine enjoying a Mahim traffic jam. That’s how it was for me sometimes before the Sea Link rose. By Meher Marfatia | Mumbai Mirror I waited for the car crawling along L. J. Road to slow down at specific spots. One… Continue reading Paradise Cinema: 100 years of marquee magic
Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal: In Conversation
Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal, an actress of repute and the power behind the wildly successful Vagina Monologues in India; speaks candidly at a recent event in Mumbai. For the second guest of the day in this session of Jam with Sam, we have the indomitable Mahabanoo Mody-kotwal. A prolific actor, director and producer in theater, film and… Continue reading Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal: In Conversation
Danesh Irani: The Last Parsi
Why this Parsi stand-up comedian doesn’t want to be seen in a pair of shorts! Danesh Irani in conversation with Glynda Alves | The Economic Times Describe yourself in 140 characters. 140 characters? I’m only 24, and have been an actor for 10 years. I’ve only played 35 odd characters to date. Which TV… Continue reading Danesh Irani: The Last Parsi
That’s the Parsi way
There is something to be said about Parsis their sense of humour is unique. Maybe they tend to make fun of themselves before others do, as a defence mechanism, considering their minuscule population, which is also rapidly shrinking. Article by Deepa Gahlot | Mid Day In other Indian cities, people don’t know much about Parsis,… Continue reading That’s the Parsi way
The Buckingham Secret: Review
Writer-director Meherzad Patel’s latest stage offering, The Buckingham Secret, couldn’t have made its debut at a better time. After all, the British Royal Family is once again in the news, with Prince William and Kate expecting their second child, the new royal baby! Coming to the play, as the title suggests, it tells the story… Continue reading The Buckingham Secret: Review
