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JAMMU, Aug 13: To explore collaborations and new opportunities for his acclaimed theatre group, Natrang, Padma Shri awardee Balwant Thakur today embarked on a tour of England and met with several leading figures from the UK's theatre world, including the heads of some of the most prestigious institutions and companies. Among these, the highlight was his meeting with Chris Sudworth, Creative Director of the iconic Hippodrome Theatre Complex. Spread across major UK cities including London and Birmingham, the Hippodrome-supported by the Arts Council, UK, is a 120-year-old cultural landmark and a vital stop for world-class touring productions. During his meeting, Thakur study the functioning of this internationally renowned institution and explore avenues to bring Natrang's most celebrated productions to UK audiences. He also visited Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, where he interacted with resident actors and exchanged ideas about potential creative partnerships. Encouraged by the overwhelmingly positive response from UK theatre leaders, Thakur is confident that Natrang's unique blend of simplicity, originality and thought-provoking content will make a strong impact on British audiences. "We may not have the resources to stage grand spectacles, but our creative vision and the strength of our storytelling give us a distinctive edge over even the well-funded Western productions," Thakur said.
New Delhi, Oct 25 (PTI) A group of young dancers from the United Kingdom and Poland came together under the guidance of renowned Kuchipudi exponent Arunima Kumar to present a tribute to Indian mythology and traditions at the finale of the India-UK cultural event "Samarpanam" here. The dance recital was held at the Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, on Sunday evening. Among the international students who performed was Anoushka Sunak, daughter of former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and philanthropist Akshata Murty. The performance opened with Arunima Kumar and her senior students from Po ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Union Ministers, State Governors and Ministers from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have condoled the death of veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao on Sunday. Union Minister Kishan Reddy said, "I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the distinguished actor, former MLA, and senior BJP leader, Kota Srinivasa Rao Garu. He possessed a profound understanding of many issues, and I had a close connection with him. He worked tirelessly to create awareness in society, especially among the youth, on topics such as Sanatana Dharma, social values, and language preservation. Throughout his re ...Read More >
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New Delhi: Actor Shazahn Padamsee, known for her screen presence in films like Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year and Housefull 2, has officially begun a new chapter in her life. The actress tied the knot with entrepreneur Ashish Kanakia in a beautifully intimate ceremony in Mumbai on June 5. Sharing glimpses of her big day on Instagram, Shazahn shared a series of breathtaking images from their wedding, writing, "This day. This feeling. Our forever." The photos radiate elegance and joy, with the couple looking ethereal in matching ivory outfits designed by Manish Malhotra. As soon as Shazah ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 13 (ANI): The Telugu film industry and fans across the country were left heartbroken on Sunday morning with the news of veteran actor and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao's death. He was 83. Soon after the news of his death broke, several political leaders, film stars, and close friends began arriving at his residence to pay their last respects. From Tollywood megastar Chiranjeevi to Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, many were seen offering condolences to Rao's family. Also Read | Kota Srinivasa Rao Dies at 83: Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu N ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has decided to set up a single-window system at the district level to handle all permissions and no-objection certificates required for holding Ramlila performances across the city. It has also decided to constitute a special committee to resolve any issue regarding the organisation of the events and ensure that the committees do not face any problem in seeking approvals.The decisions were made at a special meeting held at Raj Niwas under the chairmanship of lieutenant governor Vinay Kumar Saxena. Chief minister Rekha Gupta, office bearers of Delhi Ramlila Federation and ...Read More >
A love story that began on a film set and blossomed into a lifelong partnership. Happy Birthday to Soni Razdan, whose timeless journey with Mahesh Bhatt remains an enduring tale of love and companionship. First Meeting on SetWhile working in the film industry the couple first crossed paths, specifically around the time Mahesh Bhatt was making his 1984 film named Saaransh, in which Soni Razdan had a significant role. The movie marked a professional intersection between the couple that paved the w ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 13 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday expressed grief over the demise of veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, calling his demise an irreplaceable loss to the film industry. Reddy said the actor would live on in the hearts of Telugu people through the many roles he portrayed, and also offered his condolences to the bereaved family. In a post on the social media platform X, A Revanth Reddy wrote, Prominent actor... Kota Srinivas Rao garu demise has caused profound shock. To the film industry, his absence is an irreplaceable loss. Though K ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Telugu film industry is in mourning following the passing of veteran actor and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao, who passed away at the age of 83 in Hyderabad. The actor was suffering from prolonged health complications and died at his home in Film Nagar on Sunday morning, according to a report by The Times of India. Kota Srinivasa Rao was celebrated for his remarkable versatility and commanding screen presence. Over a career spanning more than four decades, he acted in over 700 films across various Indian languages. Though he had stepped away from acting in recent years, he is s ...Read More >