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Indian theatre in 2017: Playwrights, directors must shun financial dependence on corporates
Vandana Shukla •Apart from Saurabh Shukla's Barff and Rajkumar Rajak’s Eklavya, many of the plays staged in 2017 failed to leave a mark | #YearInReview
Shashi Kapoor: The quiet courage of the veteran star's film choices and what they reveal about him
Harishiyer •Growing up gay in the times of Doordarshan and VHS tapes, my search for fantasy men ended with Shashi Kapoor
How Shashi Kapoor made Prithvi Theatre into the Mumbai cultural landmark it is
Deepa •Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor has passed away in Mumbai at the age of 79. This is an extract from the book The Prithviwallas, presented by Shashi Kapoor and written by Deepa Gehlot, reproduced with permission from publishers Roli Books
Here are Shashi Kapoor's best on-screen pairs, from Amitabh Bachchan to Shabana Azmi
Fp Staff •Shashi Kapoor has teamed up with actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Sharmila Tagore, Hema Malini, Rekha and Shabana Azmi and made some memorable films over the years.
Hyderabad's Lamakaan turns 7 and goes digital: Founder Ashhar Farhan discusses this 'critical space'
Mallik Thatipalli •“There are accidents which propel you in a certain way.” says Ashar Farhan when asked to recount the beginnings of the vibrant culture space “Lamakaan” that he along with his wife Humera Ahmed and friends Elahe Hiptoola and Brij Matthew started in 2010.
Prithvi Theatre Festival: Look forward to these five brand new regional plays
Quasar Thakore Padamsee •Check out Qusar Thakore Padamsee's top picks for the Prithvi Theatre Festival.
Dear Shashi Kapoor, you are our prince charming: Thanks for all the fairy-tale romances
Fp Editors •He didn't have a six-pack, he didn't have a stylist and yes, his characters did questionable things in his movies from time to time, but Kapoor was, and remains, our Prince Charming. Happy Birthday, Shashi Kapoor. Thank you for the fairy tales.
Shashi Kapoor receives Dadasaheb Phalke Award, surrounded by family, friends and Bollywood biggies at his beloved Prithvi Theatre
Fp Staff •The 77-year-old actor is the third member of his illustrious family to receive the award after father Prithviraj Kapoor and elder brother Raj Kapoor.
Big B mourns Zohra Sehgal's demise, calls her a loveable co-star
Fp Archives •Zohra Sehgal, Prithvi Theatre, InMemoriam, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Amitabh Bachchan
PM Modi condoles the death of 'prolific' Zohra Sehgal
Fp Archives •Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the death of cinema and theatre veteran Zohra Sehgal, calling her "prolific and full of life".