After her grandmother Padma Shri Moozhikkal Pankajakshi lost her vision, Renjini KS from Kerala took over the mantle of being the sole guardian of the dying art of Nokkuvidya Pavakkali.
Actor Aasif Khan talks about how he left behind a pre-determined career in the cement industry to following his dreams in Mumbai, and the challenges he overcame along the way.
Known for his roles in movies like Raazi, Haider and Kesari, actor Ashwath Bhatt talks about aiding Kashmiri students, his growing up years and finding his way into the movie industry without any godfathers.
A popular face in Gujarati theatre, Pratik Gandhi potrayed Harshad Mehta’s role in Scam 1992. He made his movie debut in Bey Yaar and cemented his place in the cinematic world.
“When I see the history of Indian film industry, apart from Danny Denzongpa, who was mostly given negative roles because he looked different, when have you seen faces from our part of the world?”
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.
Binodini Dasi led her life on her own terms, amidst all impositions by society. She carved her niche as an excellent actor and paved the way for other women in the industry. She certainly was a 19th-century feminist!