Anam Mirza and Mohammed Asaduddin attend Qadir Ali Big Theatre Foundation's play Kasturba at Radisson Blu Plaza, Banjara Hills

From Home Minister Mohammad Mahmood Ali and diplomats to socialites, it was a packed house at Radisson Blu Plaza, Banjara Hills, where Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation staged its historical drama, Kasturba. Directed by Padmasri awardee Mohammad Ali Baig, the audience loved the play and gave a resounding round of applause towards the end. Also spotted were former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin’s son Mohammad Asaduddin and Sania Mirza’s sister, Anam Mirza.

Anam Mirza, Mohammad Asaduddin and Chota K Naidu attend Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation's play Quli: Dilon ka Shahzaada in Hyderabad

The magnificent Falaknuma Palace bore witness to the love story of Quli Qutub Shah and Bhagmati, as Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation’s globally-acclaimed play, Quli: Dilon ka Shahzaada, was staged in the city. The play was well received with a round of applause from the packed audience.  

Former Minister Dr J Geetha Reddy and Bollywood actor Vrajesh Hirjee attend Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation’s Theatre Weekend

Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation’s Theatre Weekend in the city saw folks line-up for the popular Broadway play by American Playwright Ira Lewis, Chinese Coffee. It is a dark comedy and revolves around the friendship of two artistes. The play, directed by Danish Husain, and featuring himself and B’town actor Vrajesh Hirjee elicited some laughs from the audience, thanks to its candid plot points and dark humour. Hosts and theatre personalities Noor and Mohammad Ali Baig were spotted at the do. 

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Pictures from Darpan Theatre's Hindi comedy, Samajhdar Log, at Lamakaan, Hyderabad

Last Saturday, Hyderabad-based Darpan Theatre staged their Hindi comedy, Samajhdar Log, to a packed house. Directed by Ali Ahmed, the cast comprised Saandeep, Srikanth, Nikhilesh and Uttam.

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Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation’s Theatre Weekend at The Westin Hyderabad

The January 2019 edition of Theatre Weekend featured two literature-based plays by renowned artistes. Rising theatre director Atul Satya Koushik from New Delhi brought ‘Kahani Teri Meri’ based on two heart-wrenching stories by legendary Hindi writers Dharamveer Bharati and Premchand. Popular theatre and film actor-director Danish Husain brought Qissebaazi to The Westin Hyderabad. The year’s first Theatre Weekend was a heady mix of entertainment and food for thought, in trademark style of Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation’s theatre mandate for Hyderabad. A perfect theatrical start to the New Year.

Story in pics: Feisal Alkazi set to stage new play The Gathered Leaves at Triveni Kala Sangam in Delhi

Story in pics: Feisal Alkazi set to stage new play The Gathered Leaves at Triveni Kala Sangam in Delhi.

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