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Kaushani Banerjee

Kaushani Banerjee

Mumbai-based Kaushani Banerjee writes on Books, for the daily Entertainment and Lifestyle supplement, HT Cafe

Articles by Kaushani Banerjee

ITPA revives one of its classic plays, Ek Mamuli Aadmi, to celebrate its 75th year

Veteran actor Aanjjan Srivastav essay the role of the protagonist, Ishwar Chand Awasthi.

Updated on Jul 4, 2017 10:59 IST

There is poetry in life and my job is to see it: South African poet Xabiso Vili

South African poet Xabiso Vili talks about his inspirations, his poetry, and performing his new poetry collection in India

Updated on Jul 4, 2017 10:59 IST

The eighth Kashish Film Festival strives to open minds to diversity

A still from Signature Move, which is the opening movie of the festival.

Updated on Jul 4, 2017 10:59 IST

I’m always accused of writing autobiographical novels: Author Anuja Chauhan on Baaz

In an interview with HT Cafe, author Anuja Chauhan talks about the inspiration behind her sharp, witty and romantic narratives.

Updated on Jul 4, 2017 10:59 IST

The stage is set for the seventh edition of Ananda: Hindi Natya Utsav

A still from Sangeet Bari, a play on the traditional Maharashtrian lavani dance.

Updated on Jul 4, 2017 10:59 IST

Author Amit Chaudhuri: I feel a new sense of intimacy in Mumbai

Author Amit Chaudhuri talks about rediscovering Mumbai, and why he feels the metropolis’ history is more apparent now.

Updated on Jul 4, 2017 10:59 IST

Two plays using black box format are set to be staged in the city

Danish Hussain’s Guards At The Taj is a black box play that is set to be staged in the city.

Updated on Jul 4, 2017 10:59 IST

When Yuki Ellias’s play Elephant In The City came to Mumbai

Elephant In The City was staged as part of the ongoing Summertime children’s theatre festival at Prithvi Theatre in Juhu.

Updated on Apr 21, 2017 01:50 IST

There is a lot of commonality between India and Pakistan: Mohsin Hamid

Author Mohsin Hamid talks about the similarities between India and Pakistan , his writing and Donald Trump’s travel ban

Updated on Apr 11, 2017 13:33 IST

I see my writing as an extension of my activism: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni talks about her writing, activism, and her new book.

Updated on Apr 11, 2017 13:33 IST

Bollywood to books: How films are translated into novels

Three books adapted from or related to popular movies released over the past few months.

Updated on Mar 8, 2017 14:04 IST

I have immense love for Hinduism, its rituals and stories: artist Waswo X Waswo

Waswo often collaborates with other artists such as Rajesh Soni and Rakesh Vijayvargiya, aka R Vijay, who hand-colour and recreate his photographs as paintings.

Updated on Mar 9, 2017 02:20 IST

Teenagers turn authors as book publishers look for new talent

Teen authors Insiya Patanwala, Zuni Chopra and Anusha Subramanian are among the new talent being scouted by publishers.

Updated on Feb 20, 2017 14:02 IST

Two upcoming festivals in Mumbai to focus on India’s regional literature

A panel discussion during last year’s Gateway LitFest.

Updated on Feb 14, 2017 02:18 IST

Theatre doesn’t really pay the bills, says TV actor Sumona Chakravarti

Sumona Chakravarti started her career with an English musical titled Da Dating Truths.

Updated on Feb 14, 2017 02:19 IST

Manoj Shah takes you behind his ‘top class programme’ festival

A still from the play Jiyo Jee Bharke.

Updated on Feb 7, 2017 13:44 IST

Indian Ensemble’s latest play Muktidham looks at the roots of Hindu philosophy

Sandeep Shikhar in a still from the play.

Updated on Feb 4, 2017 12:16 IST

Atul Kumar’s latest play interprets Shakespeare through contemporary dance

A rehearsal still from the play

Updated on Jan 23, 2017 02:13 IST

Thinking about climate change is like thinking about death: Amitav Ghosh

Amitav Ghosh is the author of several award-winning books such as The Hungry Tide, The Glass Palace and Sea of Poppies.

Updated on Dec 11, 2016 13:20 IST

Children’s theatre festival Tifli to present acts from around the world

Tifli will be held in Mumbai from December 7 to December 9.

Updated on Nov 27, 2016 13:17 IST

Me, myshelf and I: Soha Ali Khan on her favourite books and authors

Soha Ali Khan says her favourite kind of books are murder mystery novels.

Updated on Dec 11, 2016 13:19 IST

It’s the writing that matters not my personal life: Jeffrey Archer

Jeffrey Archer, who greeted about 2,700 people for the launch of his latest book, says it is wonderful to be in India.

Updated on Dec 11, 2016 13:19 IST

A grand array of plays to be presented at NCPA’s theatre festival

A scene from Danish Husain’s (right) Qissebaazi that will premiere on November 29 at NCPA’s annual theatre festival Centrestage.

Updated on Nov 21, 2016 02:30 IST

People still ask me how I spell my name: British author Nicholas Shakespeare

Nicholas Shakespeare will attending Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest this year.

Updated on Nov 16, 2016 02:32 IST

Brad Pitt wants to act in Lullaby, says Fight Club author Chuck Palahniuk

Chuck Palahniuk rose to literary stardom with his debut novel, Fight Club. He went on to become a cult icon when the book was adapted into a movie —Fight Club (1999) — featuring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton.

Updated on Nov 13, 2016 04:28 IST

Jyoti Dogra’s Toye: When body language tells a story from the Mahabharata

Based on Girish Karnad’s Agni aur Barkha, Jyoti Dogra’s latest play uses actors’ body language to tell a story from the Mahabharata.

Updated on Nov 7, 2016 02:21 IST

Alia, Shraddha and I have very different personalities: Parineeti Chopra

Parineeti Chopra performs at an event to spread Bollywood fever in Houston, US.

Updated on Oct 31, 2016 02:20 IST

Man Booker prize 2016: Paul Beatty’s win and what it means for writers

On October 25, Paul Beatty became the first American to be awarded the Booker for his satirical novel, The Sellout.

Updated on Dec 28, 2016 06:30 IST

I am a huge fan of Bollywood, says Jordan-based writer Saba Imtiaz

Journalist and writer Saba Imtiaz’s debut novel is being adapted for a Bollywood film set to be released next year.

Updated on Oct 16, 2016 04:15 IST

It was almost like getting trained by someone like Tom Hanks: Rana Duggubati

Rana says that Tom Hanks is a Legendary actor and he learnt a lot while dubbing for the legendary actor.

Updated on Oct 6, 2016 03:01 IST

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