<p>There is a massive shift in how entertainment content is consumed today. In India, and everywhere else, language is no longer a deterrent for movie watchers. Capitalising on this monumental change, Indian film producer Anand Pandit made his foray in different Indian language films this year in addition to the Hindi films. On March 17, Kannada film (that has been marketed as a pan-India film) <em>Kabzaa</em> released in theatres and is now ready for its OTT premiere. Starring Kiccha Sudeep, Shriya Saran and Murali Sharma in pivotal roles, <em>Kabzaa</em> is one of the many different things that Anand Pandit has tried and wants to continue to pursue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a chat with WION, Anand Pandit who delivered <em>Doctor G, Thank God, Fakt Mahilao Maate</em> (as producer) and <em>Drishyam 2</em> (as a presenter) in 2022 started off the year with <em>Kabzaa</em> and wants this year to be the time when he explored all avenues.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Here are the excerpts from the chat:</em></p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong> You’ve been a part of different Indian language films like <em>Fakt Mahilao Maate</em> and <em>Kabzaa</em>. Is the process any different in these film industries?</p>

<p><strong>Anand:</strong> Gujarati cinema has become more diverse, and relatable and now deals with far more contemporary subjects and newer themes. It is charting a new path away from mythology and folklore. Young directors are experimenting with coming-of-age stories to attract millennials and Gen Z. Family entertainers have also veered away from melodrama to a more relatable zone. This was one of the factors behind the success of my recent Gujarati film, <em>Fakt Mahilao Maate</em>. It had a universal theme and appealed to all age groups.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking of Southern industries, the growth is palpable and you can no longer label the films emerging from there as 'regional.' &nbsp;Each industry has something unique to offer and hits like <em>Drishyam</em> (Malayalam), the <em>KGF</em> franchise, <em>Kantara</em> (Kannada), <em>RRR, Pushpa: The Rise</em> (Telugu), <em>Vikram</em> (Taml), and the <em>Baahubali</em> franchise (Tamil and Telugu) have clicked in a huge way with the pan-Indian audience. Also, with the increasing popularity of OTT spaces, these movies are getting the attention they deserve. I have always admired the talent pool in these industries and now, as the co-producer of <em>Kabzaa</em>, I am overjoyed to be part of the Kannada filmscape.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>WION:</strong> Today we are spoiled for choices as an audience. As a producer, what can you comment on its impact on the quality of the content we consume?</p>

<p><strong>Anand:</strong> OTT platforms have enabled audiences to explore more quality content from different languages and made stories accessible not just from different parts of India but from all over the world with the help of subtitles. Good content is now truly language-agnostic and the Indian film industry too is now trying to appeal not just to the Indian diaspora abroad but to a global audience and it is succeeding.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mani Ratnam's <em>PS-1</em> and<em> Pathaan</em> have made waves at the UK office while <em>RRR</em> has scooped many international awards and also earned over 400 million JPY in Japan. Content cannot succeed today without quality, originality, and authenticity. &nbsp;Yes, Eurocentric and Hollywood movies do influence us, but we are also returning to our roots because that is what sets us apart from everybody else. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong> This is your first movie in the south. How was it like working on the sets of a Kannada movie?&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Anand:</strong> While making <em>Kabzaa,</em> it was wonderful to observe the Kannadiga culture of discipline and dedication and to see superstars like Upendra and Sudeep giving their best with every shot. I was amazed by their dedication and hardwork. It is that commitment that has gained them the stardom they enjoy now. It was an absolute pleasure to watch them from close quarters. Shriya, as we all know, is a versatile actor who has worked in multiple industries with great success. Her song, “Namaami Namaami” is already trending on YouTube with millions of views. That itself is a testament to her popularity and talent. &nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>WION:</strong>&nbsp;Both your Gujarati films <em>Fakt Mahilao Mate</em> and <em>Days of Tafree</em> have enjoyed their time at the theatres, will <em>Tron Ekka</em> live up to its predecessors? (<em>Tron Ekka</em> is Anand Pandit’s third Gujarati film and stars <em>Chello Divas</em> actors Yash Soni, Malhar Thakar and Mitra Gadhavi)</p>

<p><strong>Anand:</strong> <em>Tron Ekka</em> has a quirky and funny storyline but with a deeper social message that will resonate well with the audience and just like <em>Fakt Mahilao Mate</em> and <em>Days of Tafree</em>, it has been made with a certain intent to create meaningful and entertaining cinema that will communicate itself to the audience. &nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>WION:</strong> What makes you bankroll a film? How do you decide that this is what the Indian audience needs to see?</p>

<p><strong>Anand:</strong> I try to learn from both success and failure to figure out exactly what the audience wants and also observe the general direction in which cinema is going. Whether a maker wants to follow what others are doing or finds something unique to stand apart, is an individual’s choice. As someone who grew up thinking of cinema as a larger-than-life experience, my focus more or less has been on themes that are universal, entertaining, and carry a social message but are also produced on a lavish scale. &nbsp;After the pandemic, the audience needs a very good reason to come to the theatres and if a film offers them great value for their money and time, they will come. As I mentioned before, with global content streaming right into their homes, they need films that promise them a transportive experience.</p>

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There is a massive shift in how entertainment content is consumed today. In India, and everywhere else, language is no longer a deterrent for movie watchers. Capitalising on this monumental change, Indian film producer Anand Pandit made his foray in different Indian language films this year in addition to the Hindi films.

There is a massive shift in how entertainment content is consumed today. In India, and everywhere else, language is no longer a deterrent for movie watchers. Capitalising on this monumental change, Indian film producer Anand Pandit made his foray in different Indian language films this year in addition to the Hindi films. On March 17, Kannada film (that has been marketed as a pan-India film) Kabzaa released in theatres and is now ready for its OTT premiere. Starring Kiccha Sudeep, Shriya Saran and Murali Sharma in pivotal roles, Kabzaa is one of the many different things that Anand Pandit has tried and wants to continue to pursue. In a chat with WION, Anand Pandit who delivered Doctor G, Thank God, Fakt Mahilao Maate (as producer) and Drishyam 2 (as a presenter) in 2022 started off the year with Kabzaa and wants this year to be the time when he explored all avenues. Here are the excerpts from the chat: WION: You’ve been a part of different Indian language films like Fakt Mahilao Maate and Kabzaa. Is the process any different in these film industries? Anand: Gujarati cinema has become more diverse, and relatable and now deals with far more contemporary subjects and newer themes. It is charting a new path away from mythology and folklore. Young directors are experimenting with coming-of-age stories to attract millennials and Gen Z. Family entertainers have also veered away from melodrama to a more relatable zone. This was one of the factors behind the success of my recent Gujarati film, Fakt Mahilao Maate. It had a universal theme and appealed to all age groups. Speaking of Southern industries, the growth is palpable and you can no longer label the films emerging from there as 'regional.' Each industry has something unique to offer and hits like Drishyam (Malayalam), the KGF franchise, Kantara (Kannada), RRR, Pushpa: The Rise (Telugu), Vikram (Taml), and the Baahubali franchise (Tamil and Telugu) have clicked in a huge way with the pan-Indian audience. Also, with the increasing popularity of OTT spaces, these movies are getting the attention they deserve. I have always admired the talent pool in these industries and now, as the co-producer of Kabzaa, I am overjoyed to be part of the Kannada filmscape. WION: Today we are spoiled for choices as an audience. As a producer, what can you comment on its impact on the quality of the content we consume? Anand: OTT platforms have enabled audiences to explore more quality content from different languages and made stories accessible not just from different parts of India but from all over the world with the help of subtitles. Good content is now truly language-agnostic and the Indian film industry too is now trying to appeal not just to the Indian diaspora abroad but to a global audience and it is succeeding. Mani Ratnam's PS-1 and Pathaan have made waves at the UK office while RRR has scooped many international awards and also earned over 400 million JPY in Japan. Content cannot succeed today without quality, originality, and authenticity. Yes, Eurocentric and Hollywood movies do influence us, but we are also returning to our roots because that is what sets us apart from everybody else. WION: This is your first movie in the south. How was it like working on the sets of a Kannada movie? Anand: While making Kabzaa, it was wonderful to observe the Kannadiga culture of discipline and dedication and to see superstars like Upendra and Sudeep giving their best with every shot. I was amazed by their dedication and hardwork. It is that commitment that has gained them the stardom they enjoy now. It was an absolute pleasure to watch them from close quarters. Shriya, as we all know, is a versatile actor who has worked in multiple industries with great success. Her song, “Namaami Namaami” is already trending on YouTube with millions of views. That itself is a testament to her popularity and talent. WION: Both your Gujarati films Fakt Mahilao Mate and Days of Tafree have enjoyed their time at the theatres, will Tron Ekka live up to its predecessors? (Tron Ekka is Anand Pandit’s third Gujarati film and stars Chello Divas actors Yash Soni, Malhar Thakar and Mitra Gadhavi) Anand: Tron Ekka has a quirky and funny storyline but with a deeper social message that will resonate well with the audience and just like Fakt Mahilao Mate and Days of Tafree, it has been made with a certain intent to create meaningful and entertaining cinema that will communicate itself to the audience. WION: What makes you bankroll a film? How do you decide that this is what the Indian audience needs to see? Anand: I try to learn from both success and failure to figure out exactly what the audience wants and also observe the general direction in which cinema is going. Whether a maker wants to follow what others are doing or finds something unique to stand apart, is an individual’s choice. As someone who grew up thinking of cinema as a larger-than-life experience, my focus more or less has been on themes that are universal, entertaining, and carry a social message but are also produced on a lavish scale. After the pandemic, the audience needs a very good reason to come to the theatres and if a film offers them great value for their money and time, they will come. As I mentioned before, with global content streaming right into their homes, they need films that promise them a transportive experience. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Gwyneth Paltrow has been in the news for a skiing incident after a Utah man sued the actress for &nbsp;$300,000 as he claims that she collided with him and injured him in the process. The incident dates back to 2016 when Gwyneth was skiing with family and friends. Gwyneth has countersued the man for $1 as she claims that it was him&nbsp;who collided with her and not the other way around.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Utah man is a 76-year-old retired optometrist Terry Sanderson. He took the stand on Monday and recalled the ski collision and the "blood-curdling scream" he heard as Gwyneth Paltrow allegedly skied into him.</p>

<p>Taking the stand he said, "There was nothing in front of me. I just remember everything was great, and then I heard something I’ve never heard at a ski resort."</p>

<p>"It was like somebody was out of control and hit a tree and was going to die, and that’s what I had until I was hit,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sanderson said that he was hit in the back and felt the two fists along with ski poles between his shoulder blades.</p>

<p>"All I saw was a whole lot of snow and I didn’t see the sky," he said. "I was flying in that sense, and I had no control."</p>

<p>On the stand, Terry Sanderson also got emotional while discussing his relationship with now ex Karlene Davidson. He said that he “started pushing her away”. Davidson told the court, "He had no joy left in his life. Not knowing what he was dealing with, I thought it was relationship-status things, and so I blame a lot of it on that … and now looking back, I think there was a lot going on."</p>

<p>As a follow-up to Gwyneth <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/courtroom-drama-continues-as-gwyneth-paltrow-gets-grilled-over-2016-skiing-incident-576070">taking to the stand</a> last weekend, the actress’s attorney plans to call her husband, Brad Falchuk, and her children – Apple, 18, and Moses, 16. Gwyneth has pleaded not guilty in the collision episode and claims that it was in fact Terry Sanderson who slammed into her and ruined her skiing experience. Read to know w<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-gwyneth-paltrow-faces-300k-lawsuit-over-ski-collision-what-really-happened-574535">hat really happened</a>&nbsp;and what this civil trial is all about.</p>

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Gwyneth Paltrow has been in the news for a skiing incident after a Utah man sued the actress for $300,000 as he claims that she collided with him and injured him in the process.

Gwyneth Paltrow has been in the news for a skiing incident after a Utah man sued the actress for $300,000 as he claims that she collided with him and injured him in the process. The incident dates back to 2016 when Gwyneth was skiing with family and friends. Gwyneth has countersued the man for $1 as she claims that it was him who collided with her and not the other way around. The Utah man is a 76-year-old retired optometrist Terry Sanderson. He took the stand on Monday and recalled the ski collision and the "blood-curdling scream" he heard as Gwyneth Paltrow allegedly skied into him. Taking the stand he said, "There was nothing in front of me. I just remember everything was great, and then I heard something I’ve never heard at a ski resort." "It was like somebody was out of control and hit a tree and was going to die, and that’s what I had until I was hit,” he added. Sanderson said that he was hit in the back and felt the two fists along with ski poles between his shoulder blades. "All I saw was a whole lot of snow and I didn’t see the sky," he said. "I was flying in that sense, and I had no control." On the stand, Terry Sanderson also got emotional while discussing his relationship with now ex Karlene Davidson. He said that he “started pushing her away”. Davidson told the court, "He had no joy left in his life. Not knowing what he was dealing with, I thought it was relationship-status things, and so I blame a lot of it on that … and now looking back, I think there was a lot going on." As a follow-up to Gwyneth taking to the stand last weekend, the actress’s attorney plans to call her husband, Brad Falchuk, and her children – Apple, 18, and Moses, 16. Gwyneth has pleaded not guilty in the collision episode and claims that it was in fact Terry Sanderson who slammed into her and ruined her skiing experience. Read to know what really happened and what this civil trial is all about. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Gwyneth Paltrow skiing incident: Man claims there was "blood-curdling scream" as she hit him

<p>One of the biggest and most successful shows of all time, Succession premiered on March 26 and HBO’s Brian Cox starrer has opened to a warm response from fans and critics alike. In early reviews for season 4, most reviewers call it an apt finale as ticks the boxes for being high on drama, comedy, and more.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A show that dominated both the Emmys and TV conversations every time a season dropped, critics feel that the makers do justice to the story, the characters, and how everything culminates. In season 3 of Succession, all his kids go after Logan (Brian Cox), he wins and the dance for succession resumes. Makers give the show a “same, same but different” kind of vibe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Succession season 4 begins two days before the planned sale of Waystar Royco to Swedish tech mogul Lukas Matsson (Alexander Skarsgård). Shiv, Kendall (Jeremy Strong), and Roman (Kieran Culkin) have been banished by Logan after their failed coup. They are shown to have some plans in motion to work out a new business from the sale of their shares. Logan can be seen leaving his latest birthday party early, the occasion making him painfully aware of how little time he has left.</p>

<p>Another painful reminder is that Logan knows the end is coming, and so does Succession. Nevertheless, the HBO show moves ahead as characters make some important decisions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another win is how funny the show continues to be, now that it’s in its fourth season. Whether characters are caught up in dumb ideas — Connor (Alan Ruck) debates whether it’s worth spending $100 million just to avoid polling under 1% in the presidential race — or swapping insults, it’s all things fun.</p>

<p>The fourth season of Succession premieres on March 26 on HBO and HBO Max.&nbsp;</p>

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One of the biggest and most successful shows of all time, Succession premiered on March 26 and HBO’s Brian Cox starrer has opened to a warm response from fans and critics alike.

One of the biggest and most successful shows of all time, Succession premiered on March 26 and HBO’s Brian Cox starrer has opened to a warm response from fans and critics alike. In early reviews for season 4, most reviewers call it an apt finale as ticks the boxes for being high on drama, comedy, and more. A show that dominated both the Emmys and TV conversations every time a season dropped, critics feel that the makers do justice to the story, the characters, and how everything culminates. In season 3 of Succession, all his kids go after Logan (Brian Cox), he wins and the dance for succession resumes. Makers give the show a “same, same but different” kind of vibe. Succession season 4 begins two days before the planned sale of Waystar Royco to Swedish tech mogul Lukas Matsson (Alexander Skarsgård). Shiv, Kendall (Jeremy Strong), and Roman (Kieran Culkin) have been banished by Logan after their failed coup. They are shown to have some plans in motion to work out a new business from the sale of their shares. Logan can be seen leaving his latest birthday party early, the occasion making him painfully aware of how little time he has left. Another painful reminder is that Logan knows the end is coming, and so does Succession. Nevertheless, the HBO show moves ahead as characters make some important decisions. Another win is how funny the show continues to be, now that it’s in its fourth season. Whether characters are caught up in dumb ideas — Connor (Alan Ruck) debates whether it’s worth spending $100 million just to avoid polling under 1% in the presidential race — or swapping insults, it’s all things fun. The fourth season of Succession premieres on March 26 on HBO and HBO Max. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Hello summer body! Selena Gomez surely knows how to keep her fans happy while spreading a message of body positivity as she shared a photo of herself in a bikini on her Instagram. One of the most followed celebrities on the photo-sharing app, Selena Gomez brought hot girl summer vibes as she shared a throwback bikini photo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bikini picture is from two years ago, when she launched a limited-run swimwear collection with LA’MARIETTE. The bikini was part of her summer 2021 collaboration with the brand. It’s a purple and coral two-piece set sold as “The Marie Top &amp; Bottom”.</p>

<p>Selena Gomez back then had blonde hair. In the caption, Selena wrote, "TBT to blondie sel. Summers coming!" She added, "So many exciting things coming!"</p>

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<p>Right after she posted the photo, fans swarmed to the post and cheered the singer cum actress. Selena was most recently seen in Only Murders In The Building. If reports are to be believed, the show will soon get season 3. While there is no official release date for the upcoming third installment of the series, we do know it's currently filming and a list of guest stars has even been confirmed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Selena Gomez has been in the news recently for her social media feud with Hailey Bieber, whose married to Selena's ex, Justin Bieber. Fans of both Hailey and Selena have been sparring for months over who did what wrong in the scheme of things that led to Selena's breakup with Justin and his marriage to Hailey. In fact, Hailey reached out to Selena to urge her fans to not give death threats for stealing Justin Bieber. After Selena posted a social media statement asking fans to not indulge in these posts, Hailey thanked Selena for her support.&nbsp;</p>

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Hello summer body! Selena Gomez surely knows how to keep her fans happy while spreading a message of body positivity as she shared a photo of herself in a bikini on her Instagram.

Hello summer body! Selena Gomez surely knows how to keep her fans happy while spreading a message of body positivity as she shared a photo of herself in a bikini on her Instagram. One of the most followed celebrities on the photo-sharing app, Selena Gomez brought hot girl summer vibes as she shared a throwback bikini photo. The bikini picture is from two years ago, when she launched a limited-run swimwear collection with LA’MARIETTE. The bikini was part of her summer 2021 collaboration with the brand. It’s a purple and coral two-piece set sold as “The Marie Top & Bottom”. Selena Gomez back then had blonde hair. In the caption, Selena wrote, "TBT to blondie sel. Summers coming!" She added, "So many exciting things coming!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) × Right after she posted the photo, fans swarmed to the post and cheered the singer cum actress. Selena was most recently seen in Only Murders In The Building. If reports are to be believed, the show will soon get season 3. While there is no official release date for the upcoming third installment of the series, we do know it's currently filming and a list of guest stars has even been confirmed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) × Selena Gomez has been in the news recently for her social media feud with Hailey Bieber, whose married to Selena's ex, Justin Bieber. Fans of both Hailey and Selena have been sparring for months over who did what wrong in the scheme of things that led to Selena's breakup with Justin and his marriage to Hailey. In fact, Hailey reached out to Selena to urge her fans to not give death threats for stealing Justin Bieber. After Selena posted a social media statement asking fans to not indulge in these posts, Hailey thanked Selena for her support. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>After the high-profile Johnny Depp and Amber Heard courtroom drama, another celebrity finds herself in front of a jury. Gwyneth Paltrow took the witness stand in the civil trial featuring her and a 76-year-old man who accused the Hollywood actress of colliding with him while skiing and then leaving with her instructor after causing him injuries. The incident took place in 2016 at Deer Valley Resort.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gwyneth apparently slammed into Dr. Terry Sanderson causing injuries to him. In the case against her, he accuses the actress of giving him a “full body hit” resulting in permanent traumatic brain injury, four broken ribs, pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life.</p>

<p>Terry Sanderson’s attorney asked Gwyneth on the stand whether she knew about the rule of not leaving the scene without sharing personal information. To this, she said, “I don’t think I was aware of the rule.”</p>

<p>The attorney further prodded, “Were you aware that there is kind of a common decency to do that?” and the actress responded, “I would not have left the scene without leaving my information.”</p>

<p>Narrating her side of the story, Gwyneth Paltrow described feeling angry and confused after the collision as she felt that a stranger suddenly crashed into her and fell on top of her. She revealed she felt that she was being sexually assaulted. “I was skiing and two skis came between my skis, forcing my legs apart, and then there was a body pressing against me and there was a very strange grunting noise,” she said. “So my brain was trying to make sense of what was happening. I thought, ‘Is this a practical joke? Is someone doing something perverted? This is really, really strange.’ … I didn’t know if it was an accident, but he was groaning and grunting in a very disturbing way.”<br />
When she was accused of not showing sympathy for Terry Sanderson’s injuries, she said, “When you’re the victim of a crash, your psychology is not necessarily thinking about the person who perpetuated it.” She added, “I feel very sorry for him. It seems like he’s had a difficult life. But I did not cause the accident so I cannot be at fault for anything that subsequently happened to him.”</p>

<p>Gwyneth Paltrow’s trial proceedings have been streaming online. Ever since it has been made available to the public, many have pointed out that the actress looks bored throughout the trial.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, after Terry Sanderson sued Gwyneth Paltrow for slamming into him and causing him injuries and then not showing sympathy; she countersued him for slamming into her instead. She alleged Sanderson was the uphill skier and plowed into her back. Paltrow says she expressed anger at Sanderson, and he apologised, and then she simply skied on.</p>

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After the high-profile Johnny Depp and Amber Heard courtroom drama, another celebrity finds herself in front of a jury. Gwyneth Paltrow took the witness stand in the civil trial featuring her and a 76-year-old man who accused the Hollywood actress of colliding with him while skiing and then leaving with her instructor after causing him injuries.

After the high-profile Johnny Depp and Amber Heard courtroom drama, another celebrity finds herself in front of a jury. Gwyneth Paltrow took the witness stand in the civil trial featuring her and a 76-year-old man who accused the Hollywood actress of colliding with him while skiing and then leaving with her instructor after causing him injuries. The incident took place in 2016 at Deer Valley Resort. Gwyneth apparently slammed into Dr. Terry Sanderson causing injuries to him. In the case against her, he accuses the actress of giving him a “full body hit” resulting in permanent traumatic brain injury, four broken ribs, pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Terry Sanderson’s attorney asked Gwyneth on the stand whether she knew about the rule of not leaving the scene without sharing personal information. To this, she said, “I don’t think I was aware of the rule.” The attorney further prodded, “Were you aware that there is kind of a common decency to do that?” and the actress responded, “I would not have left the scene without leaving my information.” Narrating her side of the story, Gwyneth Paltrow described feeling angry and confused after the collision as she felt that a stranger suddenly crashed into her and fell on top of her. She revealed she felt that she was being sexually assaulted. “I was skiing and two skis came between my skis, forcing my legs apart, and then there was a body pressing against me and there was a very strange grunting noise,” she said. “So my brain was trying to make sense of what was happening. I thought, ‘Is this a practical joke? Is someone doing something perverted? This is really, really strange.’ … I didn’t know if it was an accident, but he was groaning and grunting in a very disturbing way.” When she was accused of not showing sympathy for Terry Sanderson’s injuries, she said, “When you’re the victim of a crash, your psychology is not necessarily thinking about the person who perpetuated it.” She added, “I feel very sorry for him. It seems like he’s had a difficult life. But I did not cause the accident so I cannot be at fault for anything that subsequently happened to him.” Gwyneth Paltrow’s trial proceedings have been streaming online. Ever since it has been made available to the public, many have pointed out that the actress looks bored throughout the trial. Meanwhile, after Terry Sanderson sued Gwyneth Paltrow for slamming into him and causing him injuries and then not showing sympathy; she countersued him for slamming into her instead. She alleged Sanderson was the uphill skier and plowed into her back. Paltrow says she expressed anger at Sanderson, and he apologised, and then she simply skied on. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>On March 27, the world gets together to acknowledge the contribution of theatre and what the medium has given in many decades of its existence. Indian theatre artists like Saurabh Shukla, Dilnaz Irani, and Geetanjali Kulkarni speak to WION on World Theatre Day as they speak about their love for theatre, what it means for them and how it has adapted to changing ecosystem of entertainment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Saurabh Shukla, who was last seen in Zee theatre's<em> Khamosh Adalat Jaari Hai</em> and is also a famous film personality equated the importance of theatre with life. He said, “As a theatrist, it has the same importance as life” and added that he includes audiences in the term “theatrist”. For Dilnaz Irani, “theatre offers more than what a drama school, academic studies, a workshop, or a film set can teach you. A theatre project gives you an experience that nothing else can match. It's not just the actual craft that you learn but also commitment, hard work, camaraderie and synergy that turns colleagues into your family.” Meanwhile, for Geetanjali Kulkarni, “theatre is very important because it's an organic medium of expression for humanity and it is the oldest form of telling stories. Even when language was not developed, through sounds, body language, expressions, and gestures, the human race always wanted to share their experiences and stories.” She added, “It is also very important in today's time because it channelises our emotions, it gives a way to our expression, questioning ourselves, society, the system, relationships, traditions. So I think that catharsis is needed for any society.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Dilnaz Irani was seen in Zee Theatre’s <em>Shireen Shah</em>. She feels that out of all mediums, theatre is the most powerful of them all in tandem with cinema. “It really depends on the content. If the content offered by the theatre is great then yes, of course, it's going to be more powerful, but the same holds true for cinema as well. &nbsp;Much as I love theatre, and owe so much to my theatrical experiences, I still feel it would be a bit biased of me to choose only theatre above all other art forms.”</p>

<p>Saurabh Shukla, however, answered this differently. He explained with an example and said, “There's a wonderful sequence in a film called Fame by director Alan Parker where a student in an art school dabbles in different art forms. When he goes to dancing classes, he is told this is the best form of art. When he goes to drama classes, &nbsp;he is told that theatre is the amalgamation of all arts on one platform. And finally, when he goes to the music class, the music teacher says that music beats all other art forms. So, if I'm doing theatre, then of course for me, theatre is the highest form of art but the same holds true for poetry, music, dance, painting, and cinema. So whatever your chosen discipline is, it becomes the best form of &nbsp;self-expression.”</p>

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<p>Without taking sides, Geetanjali said, “It (theatre) leaves an impact on the audience. I have worked with children, and to read and to write, we used theatre as a medium and it not only helps to connect with the audience. It creates that world and that world helps for catharsis. It leaves an impact. In fact, there are many studies that also say that theater has helped them in many different ways, helped people going through depression, and they've done theatre with criminals in jails and it has helped them. So I think it's a very good way of channelising your emotions.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>A prominent face in films and TV, Geetanjali is also a part of Zee Theatre’s <em>Piya Behrupiya</em>. On whether theatre gives more space for radical, feminist stories than cinema, she said, “It depends who does it, why you do theatre and where you do theatre— if you are doing political theatre if you're doing theatre for the community, then it can create space for questioning the system. Theatre is not an expensive medium, it is easier to do theatre, and it has the capacity to be more, to reach out to people without much investment, so financially, it is more viable. It has the power to reach out to communities. Cinema, because it's dependent on a lot of things, it is difficult to make a film. Theatre is more accessible, more viable, more available.”</p>

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<p>On how theatre is adapting to the changing times, Dilnaz said, “I think the perfect example of how theatre as a medium is adapting and evolving to keep up with the changing times is &nbsp;Zee theatre. The fact that now a play can be recorded and is accessible to so many more people is incredible. Post the pandemic, people want to just sit at home and watch stuff and today Zee Theatre is beaming plays right into their living rooms.” As for Saurabh, he had a more philosophical answer to this. He added, “I'm not an analyst, so I'm not the right person to answer that. I'm a practitioner so I just keep living. It's like asking a human being how life has changed over a thousand years. You won't be able to figure it out. Yes, of course, you have &nbsp;history to refer to and of course, the evolution of life itself is based on change but only some historian or analyst can analyse the extent of that change accurately.”</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Geetanjali said, “It's a very simple and easy way of expressing and telling the story. It just needs one performer and one spectator and you do theatre, there is no need for anything else. So I think it is more important in today's time when we are very much dependent on technology and modern appliances.”</p>

<p>The artists believe that the medium of theatre “has survived because of its immediacy and potency. Theatre is a performing art, it's a medium of direct communication to the audience because the audience comes into theatre or into a space where theatre is being done and gets directly impacted, affected, and communicated to. An extremely effective and energized interaction happens between the audience and the actor.”</p>

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On March 27, the world gets together to acknowledge the contribution of theatre and what the medium has given in many decades of its existence. Indian theatre artists like Saurabh Shukla, Dilnaz Irani, and Geetanjali Kulkarni speak to WION on World Theatre Day as they speak about their love for theatre, what it means for them and how it has adapted to changing ecosystem of entertainment.

On March 27, the world gets together to acknowledge the contribution of theatre and what the medium has given in many decades of its existence. Indian theatre artists like Saurabh Shukla, Dilnaz Irani, and Geetanjali Kulkarni speak to WION on World Theatre Day as they speak about their love for theatre, what it means for them and how it has adapted to changing ecosystem of entertainment. Saurabh Shukla, who was last seen in Zee theatre's Khamosh Adalat Jaari Hai and is also a famous film personality equated the importance of theatre with life. He said, “As a theatrist, it has the same importance as life” and added that he includes audiences in the term “theatrist”. For Dilnaz Irani, “theatre offers more than what a drama school, academic studies, a workshop, or a film set can teach you. A theatre project gives you an experience that nothing else can match. It's not just the actual craft that you learn but also commitment, hard work, camaraderie and synergy that turns colleagues into your family.” Meanwhile, for Geetanjali Kulkarni, “theatre is very important because it's an organic medium of expression for humanity and it is the oldest form of telling stories. Even when language was not developed, through sounds, body language, expressions, and gestures, the human race always wanted to share their experiences and stories.” She added, “It is also very important in today's time because it channelises our emotions, it gives a way to our expression, questioning ourselves, society, the system, relationships, traditions. So I think that catharsis is needed for any society.” Dilnaz Irani was seen in Zee Theatre’s Shireen Shah. She feels that out of all mediums, theatre is the most powerful of them all in tandem with cinema. “It really depends on the content. If the content offered by the theatre is great then yes, of course, it's going to be more powerful, but the same holds true for cinema as well. Much as I love theatre, and owe so much to my theatrical experiences, I still feel it would be a bit biased of me to choose only theatre above all other art forms.” Saurabh Shukla, however, answered this differently. He explained with an example and said, “There's a wonderful sequence in a film called Fame by director Alan Parker where a student in an art school dabbles in different art forms. When he goes to dancing classes, he is told this is the best form of art. When he goes to drama classes, he is told that theatre is the amalgamation of all arts on one platform. And finally, when he goes to the music class, the music teacher says that music beats all other art forms. So, if I'm doing theatre, then of course for me, theatre is the highest form of art but the same holds true for poetry, music, dance, painting, and cinema. So whatever your chosen discipline is, it becomes the best form of self-expression.” Without taking sides, Geetanjali said, “It (theatre) leaves an impact on the audience. I have worked with children, and to read and to write, we used theatre as a medium and it not only helps to connect with the audience. It creates that world and that world helps for catharsis. It leaves an impact. In fact, there are many studies that also say that theater has helped them in many different ways, helped people going through depression, and they've done theatre with criminals in jails and it has helped them. So I think it's a very good way of channelising your emotions.” A prominent face in films and TV, Geetanjali is also a part of Zee Theatre’s Piya Behrupiya. On whether theatre gives more space for radical, feminist stories than cinema, she said, “It depends who does it, why you do theatre and where you do theatre— if you are doing political theatre if you're doing theatre for the community, then it can create space for questioning the system. Theatre is not an expensive medium, it is easier to do theatre, and it has the capacity to be more, to reach out to people without much investment, so financially, it is more viable. It has the power to reach out to communities. Cinema, because it's dependent on a lot of things, it is difficult to make a film. Theatre is more accessible, more viable, more available.” On how theatre is adapting to the changing times, Dilnaz said, “I think the perfect example of how theatre as a medium is adapting and evolving to keep up with the changing times is Zee theatre. The fact that now a play can be recorded and is accessible to so many more people is incredible. Post the pandemic, people want to just sit at home and watch stuff and today Zee Theatre is beaming plays right into their living rooms.” As for Saurabh, he had a more philosophical answer to this. He added, “I'm not an analyst, so I'm not the right person to answer that. I'm a practitioner so I just keep living. It's like asking a human being how life has changed over a thousand years. You won't be able to figure it out. Yes, of course, you have history to refer to and of course, the evolution of life itself is based on change but only some historian or analyst can analyse the extent of that change accurately.” Meanwhile, Geetanjali said, “It's a very simple and easy way of expressing and telling the story. It just needs one performer and one spectator and you do theatre, there is no need for anything else. So I think it is more important in today's time when we are very much dependent on technology and modern appliances.” The artists believe that the medium of theatre “has survived because of its immediacy and potency. Theatre is a performing art, it's a medium of direct communication to the audience because the audience comes into theatre or into a space where theatre is being done and gets directly impacted, affected, and communicated to. An extremely effective and energized interaction happens between the audience and the actor.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

World Theatre Day: Theatre veterans speak to WION on the power of the medium

<p>'Disco Dancer - The Musical', a grand celebration of 80s Bollywood and a golden musical era will premiere on April 14, 2023 in Mumbai. On World Theatre Day, music composers Salim and Suleiman Merchant discuss the play which they believe will redefine contemporary Indian theatre after regaling audiences in London's West End Theatre, in back-to-back sold-out shows. The Saregama Live production will now take the Indian audiences of all generations back to the unforgettable music, clap-worthy dialogues, and foot-taping choreography of the ’80s.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Salim said, "On World Theatre Day, it is an honour to talk about an immersive live experience like ‘Disco Dancer - The Musical. To begin with, it was an absolute privilege to reimagine songs like, "Goron ki na kalon ki..", "Yaad aa Raha hai", "Jimmy Jimmy"&nbsp;and the title song. And incredible to see the musical's smashing success in London. Now of course, we are looking forward to celebrating the legacy of Mithun da, Bappi da, and B Subhash on an unprecedented, never-seen-before scale, in India. Saregama Live and our director and writer have done a wonderful job of doing justice to a film that even in the 80s was a 100-crore hit. If we had not been able to share this experience with audiences back home, something would have felt incomplete."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/on-world-theatre-day-taking-a-look-at-artists-who-have-also-carved-a-niche-for-themselves-in-cinema-576209">On World Theatre Day, taking a look at theatre artists who have also carved a niche for themselves in cinema</a><br />
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On the show, Suleiman said&nbsp;that the show will transport everyone to the 80's era and added, "The score of 'Disco Dancer' is timeless and perfect and we just reimagined the music to fit it in the format of a live musical without tampering with its nostalgia factor. We have composed two original songs as well. We can assure you that the musical will be an experience of a lifetime." &nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
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Salim agreed&nbsp;and said, "There will be live singing, dancing, stunning choreography, and everything that you remember fondly about the film including Mithun da's iconic moves! It will truly be an experience, you won't forget in a hurry. All of us including Suniel Shetty will be there to see the magic unfold and we would have loved to have Bappi da grace the premiere too. Even though he is gone, his music will live on amid us forever."<br />
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'Disco Dancer – The Musical' has been brought to India by Saregama and Suniel Shetty.&nbsp;It will premiere on 14&nbsp;April 2023 at the NSCI dome in Mumbai.&nbsp;</p>

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'Disco Dancer - The Musical', a grand celebration of 80s Bollywood and a golden musical era will premiere on April 14, 2023 in Mumbai. On World Theatre Day, music composers Salim and Suleiman Merchant discuss the play which they believe will redefine contemporary Indian theatre after regaling audiences in London's West End Theatre, in back-to-back sold-out shows.

'Disco Dancer - The Musical', a grand celebration of 80s Bollywood and a golden musical era will premiere on April 14, 2023 in Mumbai. On World Theatre Day, music composers Salim and Suleiman Merchant discuss the play which they believe will redefine contemporary Indian theatre after regaling audiences in London's West End Theatre, in back-to-back sold-out shows. The Saregama Live production will now take the Indian audiences of all generations back to the unforgettable music, clap-worthy dialogues, and foot-taping choreography of the ’80s. Salim said, "On World Theatre Day, it is an honour to talk about an immersive live experience like ‘Disco Dancer - The Musical. To begin with, it was an absolute privilege to reimagine songs like, "Goron ki na kalon ki..", "Yaad aa Raha hai", "Jimmy Jimmy" and the title song. And incredible to see the musical's smashing success in London. Now of course, we are looking forward to celebrating the legacy of Mithun da, Bappi da, and B Subhash on an unprecedented, never-seen-before scale, in India. Saregama Live and our director and writer have done a wonderful job of doing justice to a film that even in the 80s was a 100-crore hit. If we had not been able to share this experience with audiences back home, something would have felt incomplete." Also read: On World Theatre Day, taking a look at theatre artists who have also carved a niche for themselves in cinema On the show, Suleiman said that the show will transport everyone to the 80's era and added, "The score of 'Disco Dancer' is timeless and perfect and we just reimagined the music to fit it in the format of a live musical without tampering with its nostalgia factor. We have composed two original songs as well. We can assure you that the musical will be an experience of a lifetime." Salim agreed and said, "There will be live singing, dancing, stunning choreography, and everything that you remember fondly about the film including Mithun da's iconic moves! It will truly be an experience, you won't forget in a hurry. All of us including Suniel Shetty will be there to see the magic unfold and we would have loved to have Bappi da grace the premiere too. Even though he is gone, his music will live on amid us forever." 'Disco Dancer – The Musical' has been brought to India by Saregama and Suniel Shetty. It will premiere on 14 April 2023 at the NSCI dome in Mumbai. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

On World Theatre Day, Salim-Sulaiman talk about an immersive live experience like ‘Disco Dancer - The Musical'

<p>The National School of Drama (NSD), India's pioneering theatre institute has produced some of the finest actors in the industry including Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Pankaj Kapoor, and Irrfan Khan. The trajectory of these actors took them beyond the realm of theatre and today their accomplishments in cinema and across entertainment formats, illuminate the path of many aspiring actors. &nbsp;</p>

<p>On World Theatre Day, we celebrate more such actors with theatrical roots who have enriched cinema and the performing arts in all their diversity.<br />
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<strong>Raghubir Yadav</strong><br />
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Before Raghubir Yadav spent over 13 years at the National School of Drama as an actor, musician, and costume designer, he was part of a traveling Parsi theatre that he had joined at the age of 15 after running away from home. Here he was happy to earn just a few rupees in exchange for a rich creative life. After acting in 40 plays in over 2000 shows between 1977 and 1986, he has today evolved as a multifaceted artist, singer, music composer, set designer, and a lot more. But he still looks back fondly at his years in the NSD repertory where he performed plays like <em>Tughlak </em>and <em>Andha Yug</em>. This connection with theatre continues to date and he can be seen in Zee Theatre’s popular teleplay, <em>Bagiya Bancharam Ki.</em> He is also remembered for <em>Massey Sahib</em> (1985) where he debuted opposite none other than Arundhati Roy. In 1989, he went on to immortalise the protagonist of the iconic Doordarshan comedy, <em>Mungerilal Ke Haseen Sapne</em>. Be it films like <em>Lagaan, Salaam Bombay, Firaq, Dharavi, Bandit Queen, Peepli Live’</em>or the recent web series, <em>Panchayat - 2</em>, he has always stood out, thanks to his polished histrionics.<br />
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<strong>Mita Vashisht</strong><br />
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Whether she is playing ‘Durgeshwari’ or ‘Bai Saab’, in Zee Theatre’s teleplay <em>Agnipankh</em>, or working in films, this National School of Drama graduate unerringly makes an impact. Her passion for theatre abides to date and her acclaimed performance in the solo play <em>Lal Ded</em> (based on the life of medieval Kashmiri poet Lal Ded) bears testimony to that. Her own NSD training helped her shine even in a brief cameo in Yash Chopra's 1987 hit <em>Chandni</em>, in Govind Nihalani’s <em>Drishti</em> and<em> Drohkaal</em>, Mani Kaul’s <em>Siddheshwari,</em> Kumar Shahni's <em>Khayal Gaatha,</em>&nbsp;and countless commercial and independent films. On television, she is remembered for Shyam Benegal's <em>Bharat Ek Khoj,</em> Mahesh Bhatt's <em>Swabhimaan,&nbsp;Star Bestsellers,</em>&nbsp;and many popular daily serials like <em>Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii.</em>&nbsp;Her recent performance in the OTT film <em>Goodluck Jerry</em>&nbsp;and in the web series, <em>Criminal Justice</em>&nbsp;display her range as an actor.<br />
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<strong>Himani Shivpuri</strong><br />
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This theatre and film veteran has the ability to make every role, regardless of its size, memorable. She remembers her National School of Drama days fondly where she learned everything from production work, lighting, and acting and worked with legends like BV Karanth, M. K.Raina, Surekha Sikri and Uttara Baokar. &nbsp;From realistic plays to stylized musicals, she was part of a charmed creative universe. One of her most cherished experiences was performing the role of Desdemona in <em>Othello</em>, in a small village before a rural audience that responded to the story with intuitive intelligence. In the 80s, cameos in Shyam Bengal's Doordarshan serial <em>Yatra</em> and in Lekh Tandon's <em>Phir Wohi Talaash</em> led to a full-blown film career but she still makes time to work in Zee theatre's teleplays like <em>Hamidabai Ki Kothi&nbsp;</em>and <em>Rishton Ka Live Telecast.</em><br />
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<strong>Tannishtha Chatterjee</strong><br />
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Tannishtha's love for theatre co-exists with her passion for cinema. Her roles in the Zee Theatre teleplays, <em>Guy In The Sky</em> and <em>Mera Kuch Saaman</em> or in ZEE5 web series, <em>Parchhayee</em>&nbsp;establish her as a versatile actor. She announced her arrival as a talent to watch out for in Academy Award-winning German director Florian Gallenberger's film <em>Shadows of Time</em> (2004) and the British film <em>Brick Lane</em> (2007). She has acted in acclaimed films like <em>Gour Hari Dastaan, Angry Indian Goddesses, Parched,</em> <em>Chauranga, Gulaab Gang, Dekh Indian Circus,</em> <em>Jal&nbsp;</em>and <em>Road, Movie</em>. As a director too, has made her mark with&nbsp;'Roam Rome Mein' her debut feature which premiered at the 24th Busan International Film Festival in 2019.<br />
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<strong>Ashutosh Rana</strong><br />
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This star alumnus of NSD and a protege of Pandit Satyadev Dubey, was a huge draw at Prithvi Theatre before he created a sensation on television with a breakout role in <em>Swabhimaan</em>&nbsp;(1995) and the big screen with <em>Dushman</em> (1998) and <em>Sangharsh</em> (1999). Rana believes that an actor should not be restricted to any medium and continues to work in the theatre to date and can be seen in Zee Theatre's teleplay <em>Purush</em>&nbsp;in a chilling, negative role. Be it TV shows like <em>Apradhi Kaun</em> or memorable performances in theatre and cinema across industries like Marathi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada, he has never failed to impress. His latest triumph is of course the superhit Shah Rukh Khan starrer, <em>Pathaan.</em><br />
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<strong>Piyush Mishra</strong><br />
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When Piyush Mishra was a student at the National School of Drama, he did not know how multi-faceted his career was going to be. From a career-defining performance in and as <em>Hamlet </em>on stage in the early 80s, he went on to work in TV shows like <em>Firdaus&nbsp;</em>and <em>Kabhi Door Kabhi Paas</em>.&nbsp;Today he is not just celebrated as a poet, singer, lyricist, playwright, musician, and screenwriter but has directed many plays, including for theatre group Act One. His one-man show <em>An Evening with Piyush Mishra,</em> and his role in Swadesh Deepak's <em>Court Martial</em>&nbsp;remain one of the many high points of his theatrical career.&nbsp;In films too, he makes every moment before the camera count, whether he is playing a corrupt music Moghul in <em>Rockstar</em>&nbsp;or etching unforgettable characters in films like <em>Dil Se, Matrubhoomi, Maqbool, Gulaal, Gangs of Wasseypur, Tamasha, Pink</em> and <em>Sanju.</em></p>

<p><strong>Pankaj Tripathi</strong><br />
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Born in Bihar's Belsand village, Pankaj’s first brush with acting was in amateur plays where he often played a girl. In Class 12, the play <em>Andha Kuan&nbsp;</em>kindled a passion for acting within, and in the years to come, he divided his time between a hotel kitchen and theatre. To be able to join the National School of Drama, he completed his graduation and then enrolled in NSD. Today, he credits his success to the lessons he imbibed as a theatre actor. After an uncredited role in <em>Run</em> (2004), and fleeting appearances in films like <em>Omkara, Apaharan, Dharm, Mithya, Shaurya, Raavan</em>&nbsp;and <em>Aakrosh</em>, he hit the spotlight with a breakthrough part in Anurag Kashyap’s crime epic, <em>Gangs of Wasseypur 1-2</em>. Whether he is playing genial patriarchs in films like <em>Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, Stree or Bareilly Ki Barfi,</em> stealing scenes in <em>Newton</em>&nbsp;and <em>Mimi</em> or dominating the OTT space with <em>Mirzapur</em> (1 and 2), <em>Sacred Games</em>, and <em>Criminal Justice</em>&nbsp;(all three series), he is proving that success comes to those who don't stop dreaming.<br />
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<strong>Sanjay Mishra</strong><br />
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Before he became a&nbsp;favourite of today's independent filmmakers in films like <em>Ankhon Dekhi, Masaan, Vadh, Anaarkali of Aarah, Kamyaab</em>&nbsp;and many more, Sanjay Mishra was a National School of Drama alumni. The discipline of doing theatre and preparing extensively to get into the skin of a character has held him in good stead in cinema too. For instance, to prepare for his role in Masaan, he lived away from the unit and considered a daily dip in the Ganga as his' make up'! His fondness for rehearsals also comes from his theatrical background. First seen in a minor cameo in Ketan Mehta’s <em>Oh Darling Yeh Hai India&nbsp;</em>(1995), he went on to become a recognisable face on TV with <em>Office Office</em>&nbsp;and also regaled audiences as Apple Singh, an ‘icon' used by ESPN Star Sports during the 1999 Cricket World Cup. Today he is a creative force who is being offered lead roles in brave, independent films and is enjoying the respect he always deserved.<br />
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<strong>Seema Pahwa</strong><br />
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Much before India’s first soap opera <em>Hum Log</em> made her a household name in 1984, Seema Bhargava was an active part of the theatre group Sambhav and her relationship with theatre continues to date. In 2015 for instance, this former student of National School of Drama, organised Bhishmotsav to mark the centenary of her favourite author Bhisham Sahani and staged a collection of his short stories.&nbsp;After marrying her <em>Hum Log</em>&nbsp;co-star Manoj Pahwa and focusing on motherhood, she did take a short break but soon appeared on the small screen in daily soaps like <em>Kasamh Se</em>&nbsp;and graced the stage in experimental theatre performances like Bhisham Sahni's <em>Saag Meat.</em> She has also worked with Naseeruddin Shah's theatre group Motley and her film career spans films like <em>Sardari Begum, Godmother, Ankhon Dekhi, Bareilly Ki Barfi, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan</em>&nbsp;and more recently <em>Gangubai Kathiawadi</em>.&nbsp; After making her directorial debut with <em>Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi</em> in 2019, she directed six stories by Manto, Premchand and Harishankar Parsai for Zee Theatre's literary anthology of dramatic readings, <em>Koi Baat Chale. </em>The last two stories (<em>Mammad Bhai&nbsp;and Ek Film Katha</em>) will be aired at Airtel Theatre, Dish Tv Rangmanch Active, and D2H Rangmanch Active on 26th March.</p>

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The National School of Drama (NSD), India's pioneering theatre institute has produced some of the finest actors in the industry including Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Pankaj Kapoor, and Irrfan Khan.

The National School of Drama (NSD), India's pioneering theatre institute has produced some of the finest actors in the industry including Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Pankaj Kapoor, and Irrfan Khan. The trajectory of these actors took them beyond the realm of theatre and today their accomplishments in cinema and across entertainment formats, illuminate the path of many aspiring actors. On World Theatre Day, we celebrate more such actors with theatrical roots who have enriched cinema and the performing arts in all their diversity. Raghubir Yadav Before Raghubir Yadav spent over 13 years at the National School of Drama as an actor, musician, and costume designer, he was part of a traveling Parsi theatre that he had joined at the age of 15 after running away from home. Here he was happy to earn just a few rupees in exchange for a rich creative life. After acting in 40 plays in over 2000 shows between 1977 and 1986, he has today evolved as a multifaceted artist, singer, music composer, set designer, and a lot more. But he still looks back fondly at his years in the NSD repertory where he performed plays like Tughlak and Andha Yug. This connection with theatre continues to date and he can be seen in Zee Theatre’s popular teleplay, Bagiya Bancharam Ki. He is also remembered for Massey Sahib (1985) where he debuted opposite none other than Arundhati Roy. In 1989, he went on to immortalise the protagonist of the iconic Doordarshan comedy, Mungerilal Ke Haseen Sapne. Be it films like Lagaan, Salaam Bombay, Firaq, Dharavi, Bandit Queen, Peepli Live’or the recent web series, Panchayat - 2, he has always stood out, thanks to his polished histrionics. Mita Vashisht Whether she is playing ‘Durgeshwari’ or ‘Bai Saab’, in Zee Theatre’s teleplay Agnipankh, or working in films, this National School of Drama graduate unerringly makes an impact. Her passion for theatre abides to date and her acclaimed performance in the solo play Lal Ded (based on the life of medieval Kashmiri poet Lal Ded) bears testimony to that. Her own NSD training helped her shine even in a brief cameo in Yash Chopra's 1987 hit Chandni, in Govind Nihalani’s Drishti and Drohkaal, Mani Kaul’s Siddheshwari, Kumar Shahni's Khayal Gaatha, and countless commercial and independent films. On television, she is remembered for Shyam Benegal's Bharat Ek Khoj, Mahesh Bhatt's Swabhimaan, Star Bestsellers, and many popular daily serials like Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii. Her recent performance in the OTT film Goodluck Jerry and in the web series, Criminal Justice display her range as an actor. Himani Shivpuri This theatre and film veteran has the ability to make every role, regardless of its size, memorable. She remembers her National School of Drama days fondly where she learned everything from production work, lighting, and acting and worked with legends like BV Karanth, M. K.Raina, Surekha Sikri and Uttara Baokar. From realistic plays to stylized musicals, she was part of a charmed creative universe. One of her most cherished experiences was performing the role of Desdemona in Othello, in a small village before a rural audience that responded to the story with intuitive intelligence. In the 80s, cameos in Shyam Bengal's Doordarshan serial Yatra and in Lekh Tandon's Phir Wohi Talaash led to a full-blown film career but she still makes time to work in Zee theatre's teleplays like Hamidabai Ki Kothi and Rishton Ka Live Telecast. Tannishtha Chatterjee Tannishtha's love for theatre co-exists with her passion for cinema. Her roles in the Zee Theatre teleplays, Guy In The Sky and Mera Kuch Saaman or in ZEE5 web series, Parchhayee establish her as a versatile actor. She announced her arrival as a talent to watch out for in Academy Award-winning German director Florian Gallenberger's film Shadows of Time (2004) and the British film Brick Lane (2007). She has acted in acclaimed films like Gour Hari Dastaan, Angry Indian Goddesses, Parched, Chauranga, Gulaab Gang, Dekh Indian Circus, Jal and Road, Movie. As a director too, has made her mark with 'Roam Rome Mein' her debut feature which premiered at the 24th Busan International Film Festival in 2019. Ashutosh Rana This star alumnus of NSD and a protege of Pandit Satyadev Dubey, was a huge draw at Prithvi Theatre before he created a sensation on television with a breakout role in Swabhimaan (1995) and the big screen with Dushman (1998) and Sangharsh (1999). Rana believes that an actor should not be restricted to any medium and continues to work in the theatre to date and can be seen in Zee Theatre's teleplay Purush in a chilling, negative role. Be it TV shows like Apradhi Kaun or memorable performances in theatre and cinema across industries like Marathi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada, he has never failed to impress. His latest triumph is of course the superhit Shah Rukh Khan starrer, Pathaan. Piyush Mishra When Piyush Mishra was a student at the National School of Drama, he did not know how multi-faceted his career was going to be. From a career-defining performance in and as Hamlet on stage in the early 80s, he went on to work in TV shows like Firdaus and Kabhi Door Kabhi Paas. Today he is not just celebrated as a poet, singer, lyricist, playwright, musician, and screenwriter but has directed many plays, including for theatre group Act One. His one-man show An Evening with Piyush Mishra, and his role in Swadesh Deepak's Court Martial remain one of the many high points of his theatrical career. In films too, he makes every moment before the camera count, whether he is playing a corrupt music Moghul in Rockstar or etching unforgettable characters in films like Dil Se, Matrubhoomi, Maqbool, Gulaal, Gangs of Wasseypur, Tamasha, Pink and Sanju. Pankaj Tripathi Born in Bihar's Belsand village, Pankaj’s first brush with acting was in amateur plays where he often played a girl. In Class 12, the play Andha Kuan kindled a passion for acting within, and in the years to come, he divided his time between a hotel kitchen and theatre. To be able to join the National School of Drama, he completed his graduation and then enrolled in NSD. Today, he credits his success to the lessons he imbibed as a theatre actor. After an uncredited role in Run (2004), and fleeting appearances in films like Omkara, Apaharan, Dharm, Mithya, Shaurya, Raavan and Aakrosh, he hit the spotlight with a breakthrough part in Anurag Kashyap’s crime epic, Gangs of Wasseypur 1-2. Whether he is playing genial patriarchs in films like Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, Stree or Bareilly Ki Barfi, stealing scenes in Newton and Mimi or dominating the OTT space with Mirzapur (1 and 2), Sacred Games, and Criminal Justice (all three series), he is proving that success comes to those who don't stop dreaming. Sanjay Mishra Before he became a favourite of today's independent filmmakers in films like Ankhon Dekhi, Masaan, Vadh, Anaarkali of Aarah, Kamyaab and many more, Sanjay Mishra was a National School of Drama alumni. The discipline of doing theatre and preparing extensively to get into the skin of a character has held him in good stead in cinema too. For instance, to prepare for his role in Masaan, he lived away from the unit and considered a daily dip in the Ganga as his' make up'! His fondness for rehearsals also comes from his theatrical background. First seen in a minor cameo in Ketan Mehta’s Oh Darling Yeh Hai India (1995), he went on to become a recognisable face on TV with Office Office and also regaled audiences as Apple Singh, an ‘icon' used by ESPN Star Sports during the 1999 Cricket World Cup. Today he is a creative force who is being offered lead roles in brave, independent films and is enjoying the respect he always deserved. Seema Pahwa Much before India’s first soap opera Hum Log made her a household name in 1984, Seema Bhargava was an active part of the theatre group Sambhav and her relationship with theatre continues to date. In 2015 for instance, this former student of National School of Drama, organised Bhishmotsav to mark the centenary of her favourite author Bhisham Sahani and staged a collection of his short stories. After marrying her Hum Log co-star Manoj Pahwa and focusing on motherhood, she did take a short break but soon appeared on the small screen in daily soaps like Kasamh Se and graced the stage in experimental theatre performances like Bhisham Sahni's Saag Meat. She has also worked with Naseeruddin Shah's theatre group Motley and her film career spans films like Sardari Begum, Godmother, Ankhon Dekhi, Bareilly Ki Barfi, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan and more recently Gangubai Kathiawadi. After making her directorial debut with Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi in 2019, she directed six stories by Manto, Premchand and Harishankar Parsai for Zee Theatre's literary anthology of dramatic readings, Koi Baat Chale. The last two stories (Mammad Bhai and Ek Film Katha) will be aired at Airtel Theatre, Dish Tv Rangmanch Active, and D2H Rangmanch Active on 26th March. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

On World Theatre Day, taking a look at theatre artists who have also carved a niche for themselves in cinema

<p>Britain's Prince Harry arrived at London's High Court on Monday for a hearing against the publisher of the Daily Mail newspaper over alleged phone tapping and other breaches of privacy.</p>

<p>Harry, the younger son of King Charles, has brought a lawsuit against Associated Newspapers alongside other famous figures including singer Elton John, his husband and filmmaker David Furnish, and actors Elizabeth Hurley and Sadie Frost.</p>

<p>The first day of a preliminary hearing is due to begin on Monday, with none of the claimants expected to speak.</p>

<p>The seven claimants launched the action last year, but legal restrictions requested by the newspaper group mean specific details of their allegations have not so far been made public.</p>

<p>According to a statement released in October by lawyers for Frost and Harry, the case against Associated Newspapers includes accusations of bugging people's calls, cars, and homes, and paying police for sensitive information.</p>

<p>Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday and the Mail Online, has said it "utterly and unambiguously" denies the allegations. It is seeking, during four days of hearings this week at London's High Court, to have the case thrown out.</p>

<p>Harry is already suing the Mail on Sunday for libel over an article about his security arrangements, and last year won damages from the same paper after another defamation claim.</p>

<p>His wife Meghan also won a privacy case against the publisher in 2021 for printing a letter she had written to her estranged father. Meanwhile, Harry is expected to appear in court in May to give evidence in a libel trial against the Daily Mirror newspaper over accusations of phone hacking.</p>

<p>Media intrusion was one of the reasons Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, cited for stepping back from royal duties and moving to California to forge new lives and careers. They fiercely attacked the press in their recent six-part Netflix documentary series and in Harry's memoir "Spare".</p>

<p>However, possibly the most notable claimant in the case is Doreen Lawrence, the mother of Black teenager Stephen Lawrence who was murdered in a 1993 racist attack. She was later made a baroness for her campaigning work.</p>

<p>The Mail had championed bringing her son's killers to justice and said the allegations involving her were "appalling and utterly groundless smears".</p>

<p>In a statement last October, a spokesman for Associated Newspapers said the publisher had "the greatest respect and admiration" for Lawrence and was saddened she had been persuaded to join the action by "whoever is cynically and unscrupulously orchestrating these claims".</p>

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Britain's Prince Harry arrived at London's High Court on Monday for a hearing against the publisher of the Daily Mail newspaper over alleged phone tapping and other breaches of privacy.

Britain's Prince Harry arrived at London's High Court on Monday for a hearing against the publisher of the Daily Mail newspaper over alleged phone tapping and other breaches of privacy. Harry, the younger son of King Charles, has brought a lawsuit against Associated Newspapers alongside other famous figures including singer Elton John, his husband and filmmaker David Furnish, and actors Elizabeth Hurley and Sadie Frost. The first day of a preliminary hearing is due to begin on Monday, with none of the claimants expected to speak. The seven claimants launched the action last year, but legal restrictions requested by the newspaper group mean specific details of their allegations have not so far been made public. According to a statement released in October by lawyers for Frost and Harry, the case against Associated Newspapers includes accusations of bugging people's calls, cars, and homes, and paying police for sensitive information. Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday and the Mail Online, has said it "utterly and unambiguously" denies the allegations. It is seeking, during four days of hearings this week at London's High Court, to have the case thrown out. Harry is already suing the Mail on Sunday for libel over an article about his security arrangements, and last year won damages from the same paper after another defamation claim. His wife Meghan also won a privacy case against the publisher in 2021 for printing a letter she had written to her estranged father. Meanwhile, Harry is expected to appear in court in May to give evidence in a libel trial against the Daily Mirror newspaper over accusations of phone hacking. Media intrusion was one of the reasons Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, cited for stepping back from royal duties and moving to California to forge new lives and careers. They fiercely attacked the press in their recent six-part Netflix documentary series and in Harry's memoir "Spare". However, possibly the most notable claimant in the case is Doreen Lawrence, the mother of Black teenager Stephen Lawrence who was murdered in a 1993 racist attack. She was later made a baroness for her campaigning work. The Mail had championed bringing her son's killers to justice and said the allegations involving her were "appalling and utterly groundless smears". In a statement last October, a spokesman for Associated Newspapers said the publisher had "the greatest respect and admiration" for Lawrence and was saddened she had been persuaded to join the action by "whoever is cynically and unscrupulously orchestrating these claims". WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Here is how Bollywood superstars are reinventing themselves on the OTT space

<p>It was Bollywood star Alia Bhatt’s 30th birthday as she celebrated with family in London. Ready to resume shoot of her first international feature, <em>Heart of Stone</em>, Alia Bhatt was seen smiling in pictures shared on Instagram, as she cut her beautiful birthday cake with family. Celebrities and fans took to their social media to wish the actress and among the big names was<em> Wonder Woman</em> actress Gal Gadot. Gal and Alia Bhatt will be seen sharing the screen together in Hollywood film <em>Heart of Stone.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p>Wishing Alia on her birthday, Gal Gadot wrote, “ma”. In another comment, Gal had written “congratulations” along with a heart emoji and some party confetti icons when Alia Bhatt announced she has become a mother with the birth of her baby girl in November last year. Gal and Alia had met on the sets of <em>Heart of Stone</em> last year when the latter was pregnant with her first child with husband Ranbir Kapoor.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a previous interview, Alia had also talked about how she was taken good care of while shooting for the film in London and Europe. “It was my first Hollywood big English picture experience and I had quite a task at hand because I was shooting for the first time an action movie. But I’m also pregnant so there were so many layers for me to deal with. But they made it so seamless and so easy and so comfortable for me. It’s something that I will never forget because of how beautifully and how well I was treated.”</p>

<p>Alia has been busy with work in the last year. She was recently in Kashmir for the shooting of her film <em>Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani</em> with Ranveer Singh. The film is directed by Karan Johar. It was earlier scheduled to release in April but will now release on July 28. The film also stars Shabana Azmi, Jaya Bachchan and Dharmendra.</p>

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It was Bollywood star Alia Bhatt’s 30th birthday as she celebrated with family in London. Ready to resume shoot of her first international feature, Heart of Stone, Alia Bhatt was seen smiling in pictures shared on Instagram, as she cut her beautiful birthday cake with family.

It was Bollywood star Alia Bhatt’s 30th birthday as she celebrated with family in London. Ready to resume shoot of her first international feature, Heart of Stone, Alia Bhatt was seen smiling in pictures shared on Instagram, as she cut her beautiful birthday cake with family. Celebrities and fans took to their social media to wish the actress and among the big names was Wonder Woman actress Gal Gadot. Gal and Alia Bhatt will be seen sharing the screen together in Hollywood film Heart of Stone. Wishing Alia on her birthday, Gal Gadot wrote, “ma”. In another comment, Gal had written “congratulations” along with a heart emoji and some party confetti icons when Alia Bhatt announced she has become a mother with the birth of her baby girl in November last year. Gal and Alia had met on the sets of Heart of Stone last year when the latter was pregnant with her first child with husband Ranbir Kapoor. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alia Bhatt 💛 (@aliaabhatt) × In a previous interview, Alia had also talked about how she was taken good care of while shooting for the film in London and Europe. “It was my first Hollywood big English picture experience and I had quite a task at hand because I was shooting for the first time an action movie. But I’m also pregnant so there were so many layers for me to deal with. But they made it so seamless and so easy and so comfortable for me. It’s something that I will never forget because of how beautifully and how well I was treated.” Alia has been busy with work in the last year. She was recently in Kashmir for the shooting of her film Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani with Ranveer Singh. The film is directed by Karan Johar. It was earlier scheduled to release in April but will now release on July 28. The film also stars Shabana Azmi, Jaya Bachchan and Dharmendra. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Taylor Swift has exciting news for her fans. Last night she revealed that she will drop four previously unreleased songs at midnight in celebration of her The Eras Tour. The Tour will kick off from today in Glendale, US.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Making the announcement on her Instagram, Taylor Swift shared, “In celebration of The Eras Tour I’m releasing four previously unreleased songs tonight at midnight.” The singer revealed that these songs are “Eyes Open (Taylor’s Version),” “Safe &amp; Sound (Ft. Joy William and John Boy Music) (Taylor’s Version),” “If This Was a Movie (Taylor’s Version)” and “All of the Girls You Loved Before.”</p>

<p>“All of the Girls You Loved Before” is an outtake from the singer’s 2019 album Lover. The single track has not been released but leaked earlier this year. The other three tracks are re-recordings of back catalogue tunes. These were the songs that were sold without her consent for $300 million.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As The Eras Tour is about to start, it’s interesting to note that tickets to Taylor Swift’s concert have dropped considerably. Prior to the singer’s first two performances at Glendale, AZ's State Farm Stadium, it was discovered that tickets were available for as low as $164, excluding fees.</p>

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Taylor Swift has exciting news for her fans. Last night she revealed that she will drop four previously unreleased songs at midnight in celebration of her The Eras Tour.

Taylor Swift has exciting news for her fans. Last night she revealed that she will drop four previously unreleased songs at midnight in celebration of her The Eras Tour. The Tour will kick off from today in Glendale, US. Making the announcement on her Instagram, Taylor Swift shared, “In celebration of The Eras Tour I’m releasing four previously unreleased songs tonight at midnight.” The singer revealed that these songs are “Eyes Open (Taylor’s Version),” “Safe & Sound (Ft. Joy William and John Boy Music) (Taylor’s Version),” “If This Was a Movie (Taylor’s Version)” and “All of the Girls You Loved Before.” “All of the Girls You Loved Before” is an outtake from the singer’s 2019 album Lover. The single track has not been released but leaked earlier this year. The other three tracks are re-recordings of back catalogue tunes. These were the songs that were sold without her consent for $300 million. As The Eras Tour is about to start, it’s interesting to note that tickets to Taylor Swift’s concert have dropped considerably. Prior to the singer’s first two performances at Glendale, AZ's State Farm Stadium, it was discovered that tickets were available for as low as $164, excluding fees. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Taylor Swift to drop four unreleased songs ahead of the start of The Eras Tour

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