Theatre

Teacher Lata Satagopan has been using puppetry for decades to teach children across India. She explains why she got into this field, and how it has helped her explore new ways of teaching.

We remember the life and legacy of Kumbakonam Balamani, a Tamil theatre actor who took the artistic prowess of devadasis to a much larger audience, and dedicated all her wealth to the upliftment and empowerment of women disenfranchised by caste hierarchies.

"A lot of actors may or may not acknowledge it, but deep down each one of them knows how much Satyadev Dubey Ji's words mattered." #Theatre #Cinema

Training kids for over ten years, I have seen and met all kinds of kids, from shy and introverted to outspoken and confident. I feel that theatre is a proactive, engaging medium which encourages an introverted child to speak and others to express themselves positively.

Fearless and fiery, Safdar Hashmi showed true compassion for the most vulnerable living among us. And lost his life for it. #Tribute #Legend

From a lecherous villain to a sphinx-faced guardian of morality, Amrish Puri's ability to intimidate remains unmatched in Bollywood. But did you know that the talented thespian once worked as an insurance agent?

"Be it hard-hitting facts about dowry or crimes against women, the message can be lucidly conveyed through these puppets.”

This one-of-a-kind project is an effort by the Darpana Academy of Performing Arts to bridge the gap between health research and public awareness.

Tholpavakoothu is slowly beginning to experiment with new techniques and different stories, and at the helm of it is Shri Ramachandra Pulavar

“We only have one earth. It is our home, and it is our responsibility to teach our children to protect it and take responsibility for our actions”