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“The Art of Looking at Ourselves… What started as a conversation with actor Dipti Inamdar and strengths and weakness of the theatre eco-system resulted in this contributive article. Dipti understands theatre contributes to the overall well-being of society. A good discussion empowers as discussed with Editor Deepak Rambo Sinha. Well, that seems to be the theme these days with all the self-help, self-love and more, to foster one’s wellbeing, if only I could suggest everyone to watch more Theatre or perform, put it out there! What could be more alluring apparatus into the society’s bosom and eventually individuals’ deepest, funniest and sometime darkest invisible realities- Welcome to Cabaret of realities: Theatre! The difference between movies, TV, web series and theatre have been discussed for long enough to bring the theatre to online platforms today, making it mainstream where many among audiences were and are yet to be properly introduced to the form. Theatre is a place of perfect conglomeration of performing arts with dance forms, singing and adapting to a form that may have or may not have existed (imagination overdrive could have always led to the new world). Plays like: Anton Chekov, Baki Itihaas, Amrita Pritam have shaped my artisic view. Most importantly it's all live, happening right in front of you, you literally being part of it from opening nights to closing and in between which is a big miss with online ones, the gap that still remains! The engagement is the problem, tool and solution here. Picking up the right characters performing with vigor and a story telling might just be the right formula albeit music and dances. From ‘Lion King’ on Broadway to ‘Nat Samrat/ नटसम्राट’ here, all had these massively induced in their craft. Easier said than done, the art of theatre remains a challenge to everyone where performances should withhold the spectacles of onstage and backstage elements, for however minute those might seem, could have a meaning and message. It’s a team gig from writers to tickets counters where everyone works without breaks. Although a message may be the smallest part of this theatre intellect wherein one may not ‘message’ other through Greek tragedies like ‘Oedipus, the King’ which had methodical representation of human sacrifice, but could be nothing more than creating awareness, many a times mere entertainment like in “Gadhavche Lagna/ गाढवाचं लग्न ” ! Well, the dramatics of theatre is the challenge to rightfully showcase the relevance of today’s ever-changing realities and human nature without missing out on the timing. Foundation of the performing arts is ‘Theatre, the tone for character development sets itself with the practises conducted in theatre, true in my case, when the journey started with the holy grail of Pune / Maharashtra’s theatre ‘Purushottam Karandak’ . Couple of years on stage in Karandak, and it transformed a simple amateur performer like myself who previously performed on small school, college stages into, I dare say a substantial one later performing for TV, cinema, advertisement and eventually OTT ranging from Facebook, Instagram to Hot Star and yet it pulls you back on stage performing Hindi theatre with ‘Pushkar Rangmanch’ wherein I have been performing for quite some time with recent two more plays this month adaptations from amazing writers Ismat Chughtai and Gulzar’s literary collection. Although the other platforms offer more reach and more monetary satisfaction for many, theatre still holds the main pillar of art whilst opening gates to other platforms. Nothing guarantees more than theatre the authentic over all development here in theatre of roles that we perform Theatre creates a soul out of body, heart and mind, many artists would agree with this that the transformation is real. Being a part of this pleasant sometimes untoward theatrics is the life we live, we feel with others as an artist - moments, shots and scenes on whichever platform to see is the choice that remains with people. To bring to audiences’ platter, various perspectives is what we as an artist's strive for, breaking that barrier, giving visibility and reality to thoughts, hopes, fears and dreams all through the craft of theatre. Theatre is for everyone, theatre is everyone! Not to promote, but for the wonderment of curious minds, what’s a life without a little real time drama! Happy World Theatre Day! Dipti Inamdar Dipti Inamdar is an actor. Some of her bibliography is below: Marathi Theatre- Purushottam Karandak – ‘Mhanaje Jeevan’ and ‘Agantuk’ Marathi Movie - “The Offender” Story of a Criminal , Shubhm Bhavtu Marathi series - ‘Ulat Sulat’, ‘Prema Tuza Rang Kasa’ for StarPravah, HotStar Advertisements - Trestro , TioFarms, Provilac, Vedaaz Milk, Mandke Hearing Aids Hindi Theatre with Pushkar Rangmanch – Anton Chekov, Baki Itihaas, Amrita Pritam(Laut Aao Amrita), Ismat Chugtai (Guldassta) and Gulzar’s Seema

Watch this timeless classic about a free-spirited widow's quest for agency in a conservative society! In 1903, Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore wrote 'Chokher Bali' and since then this story about a young and beautiful widow Binodini's search for fulfilment has been adapted many times for theatre and cinema. This timeless Zee Theatre teleplay shows how Binodini, feeling suffocated by the restrictions placed on her by society, develops a relationship with Mahendra, a married man who had rejected her earlier. What follows is calumny, heartbreak, and disillusion and also course correction that takes Binodini down a new and enlightened path. Directed by Suman Mukhopadhyay, the period drama stars Parno Mitra, Chandon Roy Sanyal, Vijay Verma, Paromita  Chatterjee and Chitrangada. When: 8th March Where: Airtel Spotlight, Dish TV Rangmanch Active and D2H Rangmanch Active Rasaaurdrama.com preview section is your best, most complete guide for all the theatre/films , big and small, coming your way soon. Happy Reading! Follow our channel here. For play listings email: rasaaurdrama@gmail.com For Collaborations: DM us at RAD_TIMES_MEDIA ( Instagram ) For Theatre Tours: Ping us on chat at at www.rasaaurdrama.com!

Zee Theatre presents! Watch iconic playwright Mohan Rakesh's immortal play 'Adhe Adhure' on the small screen! The Zee Theatre teleplay stars stalwarts like Mohan Agashe and Lillete Dubey Even though written in 1969, path-breaking playwright Mohan Rakesh's play 'Adhe Adhure' is still a relevant and compelling account of a dysfunctional family caught in the unrelenting cycle of destitution, desperation and unfulfilled desires. Revolving around a middle-aged woman who is forced by circumstances to meet the needs of her husband and two grown-up children, the Zee Theatre teleplay shows what happens when she begins to search for fulfillment outside marriage. Starring  Mohan Agashe, Lillete Dubey, Ira Dubey and Rajeev Siddhartha, the teleplay is directed for stage by Rohit Philip. It is filmed by Lillete Dubey. When:  22nd February Where:  Airtel Spotlight, Dish TV Rangmanch Active and D2H Rangmanch Active Rasaaurdrama.com preview section is your best, most complete guide for all the theatre/films , big and small, coming your way soon. Happy Reading! Follow our channel here. For play listings email: rasaaurdrama@gmail.com For Collaborations: DM us at RAD_TIMES_MEDIA ( Instagram ) For Theatre Tours: Ping us on chat at at www.rasaaurdrama.com!