Danish Husain: Banking Job to Acting, Reviving Urdu Storytelling- Dastangoi & The Hoshruba Repertory
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On this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus is joined by the multi-talented Danish Hussain, an actor, storyteller, and theatre director who left the corporate world at 30 to pursue the performing arts. Danish shares his journey as how he dealt with his father for his love for theater & acting. They also speak about Danish founding The Hoshruba Repertory in Mumbai, and reviving the ancient art of Dastangoi. They dive into his acclaimed performances in Bombay Begum & OTT hits like Taj Mahal 1989 and Bard of Blood. Danish also talks about his latest production, Habibnama, a tribute to theatre legend Habib Tanvir, and how storytelling continues to shape his career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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