In this captivating episode of Rangmanch, hear the enthralling theatre life of Abhinay Banker, a prominent figure in the world of performing arts. Join us as we unlock the secrets of his theatrical journey, exploring the depths of his passion, creativity, and dedication to the stage. From the early days of his humble beginnings, Abhinay Banker discovered his profound love for the dramatic arts. Through an engaging interview, we gain insight into the pivotal moments that shaped his career,...

On this episode of Rangmanch podcast, we shine a spotlight on the talented actor Jignyaa Vyas. With a career spanning several notable plays, including "Welcome Zindagi" and "Aaj Jane ki zid naa karo," Jignyaa has made a name for herself in the theatre industry. We discuss her achievement of completing 1500 shows on stage, her awards, including the Best Actor Female accolades from Reliance Big Entertainment and Trans Media, and her contributions as an assistant director and dialogue...

This week on Rangmanch, explore the remarkable career of a celebrated writer and director in the world of theater and film. From the highly acclaimed play 'Welcome Zindagi' to the international success of '102 Not Out,' our guest has left an indelible mark on the stage. We also delve into their achievements as a writer for films like 'Hellaro' and web series like 'Faadu.' Join us on Rangmanch with Bhawana Somaaya as we uncover their artistic journey and contributions to the performing arts...

This week on Rangmanch Podcast, Bhawna Somaaya celebrates with you listeners Father's Day as we chat with Theatre veteran Sanat Vyas & Dilip Darbar about their play Love You Daddy! Listen to them share their story and how the 2 actors came together to perform the heart warming play that has been loved my many both in Gujarati & Hindi languages! Subscribe/Follow now to receive regular updates about the latest episodes You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram,...

Welcome to a very special episode of Rangmanch Podcast, where we commemorate our 50th episode by bringing together some of the most celebrated personalities from the Indian theatre space. Join us as we delve into the captivating world of Indian theatre, exploring its rich history, the challenges faced, and the immense talent that has graced its stages.   In this landmark episode, we have the privilege of hosting a distinguished lineup of guests, including legendary actors, renowned...

Manav Kaul, a multi-talented artist known for his work in acting, writing, and directing, embraces the diverse opportunities that come his way. With a successful process in place, Manav finds joy in directing plays, acting in projects, and traveling to spark new ideas for his writing. His creative journey has led him to present a modern take on relationships in his new play, Tumhaare Baare Mein. Beyond his artistic endeavors, Manav actively encourages new writing and contemporary...

An MBA and now a theatre professional, Pritesh started his journey into theatre in 1999 with an amateur theatre group (Brahman Sabha Malad Kala Krida Vibhag - plays creating social awareness and participation in various drama competitions at all levels) and moved on to working with theatre companies who were active in the experimental theatre circuit. He was doing his MBA at the same time, and immediately after his post graduation he got an opportunity to work for many world-class banks...

Nivedita Baunthiyal has been associated with Hindi, English & Folk Theatre and has acted in more than 50 Hindi & English plays! She has also acted in Folk plays/Ballads of Uttarakhand in main roles.Bauntiyal is currently among the leadership team as the Vice President of Indian People’s Theatre Association Mumbai. She is responsible for managing the activities of the group which include organizing, producing ofplays, organizing theatre workshops and drama competitions and other...

Manoj Shah is known for his works in the Gujarati theatre. He has directed over 90 plays, such as one-man plays & biographical plays, in different genres. He is known primarily for his quirky biographical plays which include: Hu Chandrakant Bakshi based on the writer of the same name, Mohan No Masalo based on Mahatma Gandhi, Apurva Avsar based on Jain mystic Shrimad Rajchandra, Mareez based on poet Mareez, Jal Jal Mare Patang based on writer-philosopher Manilal Dwivedi, Karl Marx In...

Vipul Mehta is a writer, producer, director on stage, films,TV, and OTT platforms. He started his career in 1986 with children plays, later moved on to intercollegiate plays and finally to professional theatre.  He has to his credit more than 95 plays with 300+ shows. and the most prominent among them are Ame lai gaya tame rahi gaya, Jalsa karo Jayantilal, and Lali Leela. On television, he is associated with the longest running shows of Ekta Kapoor like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi,...

Jaimini Pathak is a theatre writer, producer-director, and an actor. He has performed at over 50 plays, and directed over 20! He's current plays include Mahadev Bhai and Laghu. Listen to his interesting journey of learning and working under stalwarts of Indian theatre to developing his own works only on Rangmanch podcast with Bhawana Somaaya. Subscribe/Follow now to receive regular updates about the latest episodes You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter...

Atul Kumar is a theatre artist, director and heads 'The Company Theatre'`A trained visual theatre artist, an occasional actor, and a translator, his theatre company is known for planning, and conducting theatre workshops, conferences, and collaborations with international groups.Listen to him share his creative process and also about his latest drama Baaghi Albele in association with Aadyam.  Subscribe/Follow now to receive regular updates about the latest episodes You can follow us and...

What happens when two super talented actors come together as Directors to make a play? Meet Shikha Talsania & Prerna Chawla talk about their play - Dekh Behen which completed its 100th performance at NCPA theatre, Mumbai! Produced by Akvarious the all-female cast and crew play is a bittersweet comedy about daughters, girlfriends, mothers, sisters, and wives and getting through one wretched shaadi ka function.  Lets hear their story and how this unique play came together!- only on...

Savitri Medhatul is a Mumbai based Theatre Producer, Director andDocumentary filmmaker. She is co-founder & artistic director of Kali BilliProductions.She worked with Junoon and Arts organisation founded by Sanjna Kapoor andSameera Iyengar.Is currently a recipient of a multidisciplinary research fellowship fromUniversity of Edinburgh 2020-23. Savitri is one of the 5 member teams selectedfrom India for Voices from Soth, a project funded by Edinburgh festival fringe2022-23.An active member...

You have known Ahana Kumra for her work in webseries, films, and TV shows, but her journey began in the theatre at Prithvi. Ahana Kumra's professional stint with theatre began with Akvarious Productions and she went on to do several plays with Naseeruddin Shah's theatre company - Motley - where she played leading roles in productions such as 'By George' and 'Arms and the Man'. Her strong passion for theatre continues and she is part of the acclaimed production 'Sir Sir Sarla' since 2012...

Rajit Kapur is known for his portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi in the 1996 film, The Making of the Mahatma for which he won the National Film Award for Best Actor. Other notable roles are as the protagonist Unni in the Malayalam film Agnisakshi, and the fictional detective Byomkesh Bakshi in the eponymous television series, directed by Basu Chatterjee and broadcast on Doordarshan. While films and television is where you might have seen him the most, but theatre has always been his first...

Prithvi Theatre in Bombay was the late Prithviraj Kapoor's platform created to nurture, grow and represent the Rangmanch community. It was in a true sense a beacon for talent to experiment with their art and support artists both old and new amidst the ever-increasing popularity of cinema as a medium. In a very rare conversation, renowned filmmaker, and son of the late Shashi Kapoor & Jennifer Kapoor - Kunal Kapoor chats with Padma Shri Bhawana Somaaya on the Rangmanch Podcast sharing...

This year we lost the very talented theatre playwright, actor-director Shivkumar Subramaniam. As his memoir, his wife and also super talented theatre personality Divya Jagdale along with friends of 'Shiv', decided to pay a tribute to his works and play it on Prithvi Theatre, called "For You... Shiv". Listen to how Divya Jagdale brought this vision to life on Rangmanch with Bhawana Somaaya. Subscribe/Follow now to receive regular updates about the latest episodes You can follow us and leave...

Today, many talented artists have to give up their passions because they can monetise it and find work in the field of art that compensates them properly. Filmmaker Sonia Swaroop Choksi founded Match My [Talent] to solve this problem and not just that, she has built a search engine for the art industry to match talent with each of the requirement based on desired characteristics Know more about how she is solving the problem and giving creative talent a platform to get better...

Ojas Rawal is an actor-writer-director in films, television and theatre. You may spot him in plays: the serious and poetic play "Sir Sir Sarla" (drama), the hilarious laughter riot "Mera Piya Ghar Aaya" (horror comedy), the nostalgia of Ismat Chughtai "Jaane Woh Kaise Log The" (drama), and the riveting and poignant take on physical disabilities "Ishaaro Ishaaro Mein" (drama) which will soon be touring the US, Canada and UK this summer. Ojas also periodically emcees for our PM Shri Narendra...

Neena Kulkarni (neena Joshi) began her acting career in the 1970s on the Marathi professional stage and Hindi experimental stage, along with fashion shows and modeling simultaneously. She met Pt Satyadev Dubey, her first guru, and went on to be a part of several Hindi productions under his direction. Mohan Rakesh's Adhe Adhure, Shankar Shesh's Mayavi Sarovar, and Willie Russell's Educating Rita are a few of her prominent plays. Dr. Vijaya Mehta chose her to play Shabbo in Anil Barve's...

This week on Rangmanch, Padma Shri Bhawana Somaaya is joined by the on-screen & off-screen couple - Sandesh Kulkarni & Amruta Subhash! Amruta Subhash is an Indian actress who works in Marathi and Hindi films, television, and theatre. She is a graduate of the National School of Drama, New Delhi. She won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for the Marathi-language film Astu and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for the Hindi-language film Gully...

Faezeh Jalali is an award-winning Indian actress, director teacher, writer, choreographer, activist, and aerialist.After schooling at J.B. Petit, she attended Beloit College in Wisconsin, USA (graduated Magna cum Laude) 1997- 2001 where she studied theatre arts (Acting and Directing) - Bachelor of Arts (BA). Jalali went on to obtain a Master of Fine Arts at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Clarence Brown Theatre, USA, with a full scholarship for the 3-year course, 2001-2004. Feather...