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Dear 2020: Makarand Deshpande’s open letter to the coming year
Hindustan Times | By Makarand Deshpande
UPDATED ON DEC 28, 2019 11:02 PM IST
If plays are not written by people living in present times, how will they reflect the angst and concerns of today?

HT Brunch cover story: By the people, for the people, of the people… Four thespians write down their wishlist for 2020
Hindustan Times | By As told to Ananya Ghosh
UPDATED ON DEC 28, 2019 11:50 PM IST
Is theatre a tool of social change? As the year ends, Naseeruddin Shah, Makarand Deshpande, Piyush Mishra and Faezeh Jalali put the spotlight starkly on the present realities of theatre and list down the changes they want to see in the next year

Swanand Kirkire: The everything man!
Hindustan Times | By Ananya Ghosh
UPDATED ON DEC 21, 2019 10:59 PM IST
The two-time National Award-winning lyricist, singer and actor, has not let his dream come in the way of the opportunities life has thrown his way

Real estate baron DSK’s brother detained by economic offence wing at Mumbai Airport
Hindustan Times, Pune | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON AUG 14, 2019 09:25 PM IST
“He was detained at Mumbai airport. He was trying to leave the country. A team of Pune police has taken him in custody from Mumbai. They are on their way back,” Sambhaji Kadam, deputy commissioner of police, Economic offence wing (EOW) and cyber crime, said.

Bengali star Jisshu Sengupta to play Alia Bhatt’s father in Sadak 2: report
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON AUG 09, 2019 04:38 PM IST
Bengali actor Jisshu Sengupta had reportedly begun shooting with Mahesh Bhatt for Sadak 2. The film also stars Alia Bhatt, Pooja Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapur and Sanjay Dutt.

Theatre Special by Makarand Deshpande: 10 reasons why drama is syrup for the soul
Hindustan Times | By Makarand Deshpande
UPDATED ON DEC 01, 2018 10:54 PM IST
The most distinctive face on Indian stage tells you why you should watch a play tonight

Madhuri Dixit is a great actor, would love to direct her someday: Renuka Shahane
Hindustan Times | By Shreya Mukherjee
UPDATED ON MAY 01, 2018 05:24 PM IST
Actor Renuka Shahane, whose debut directorial venture, Rita, released in 2009, says she is looking forward to direct more films. She also talks about working with Madhuri Dixit, again.