In ancient days, traditional theatre forms existed which were usually played during festivals, rituals and gatherings but over the period they have you want and the transition it is quite apparent in theatre which modified into modern-day cinema.
Many well-known actors and directors that have their roots embedded in theatre are:-
In ancient days, traditional theatre forms existed which were usually played during festivals, rituals and gatherings but over the period they have you want and the transition it is quite apparent in theatre which modified into modern-day cinema.
Many well-known actors and directors that have their roots embedded in theatre are:-
Shabana Azmi
She is the five-time national award-winning actress who has been associated with both theatre and Bollywood with her impeccable acting skills.
Girish Karnad
He was a famous playwright, director, writer, actor, and scholar who played a very crucial role in shaping modern Indian theatre and won national wide acclaim for his contribution.
Anupam Kher
This veteran actor is an alumnus of NSD, who has won Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan for his contribution to the field of cinema and arts. He has done over 500 films and numerous theatre plays.
Lillette Dubey
One of the most Bubbly and superb actors who has enter theatre very early in her life and then kept on making a mark on television is Lillete Dubey. The actress also owns a theatre company named the primetime theatre.
Irrfan Khan
This one of the most intense actors of contemporary Bollywood who has come from theatre after graduating from NSD and receiving for a scholarship from there. He is an Indian actor who is enjoying his success in Bollywood as well as Hollywood.
Naseeruddin Shah
One of the most veteran actors of Hindi cinema is synonymous with theatre for over three decades.
In 1977, he formed a theatre group motley production with his co-actors Tom Alter, Benjamin Gilani, and Ratna Pathak. This famous actor in Bollywood has given remarkable performances in cinemas in movies like a Wednesday, Sirfarosh, Mirch Masala besides his theatre plays like Einstein, a walk in the woods, dear liar, Ismat Apa Ke Naam, Julius Caesar, and Antigone.
Om Puri
This national award-winning actor has portrayed various roles in movies like Maqbool and Maachis, Mirch masala and Dharavi. A graduate from FTII and NSD, he started his career on stage and went on to become the most intense name of Indian cinema.
Prithviraj Kapoor
He was a visionary who started a career in acting during the era of silent films. He founded Prithvi theatre and also acted in nine silent films. Besides being a renowned name of Bollywood Prithviraj Kapoor has always remained dedicated to theatre and its development throughout his life.
Seema Biswas
This bandit Queen actress has worked with artists like Bhupen Hazarika and Bishnu Prasad Rabha in her home town Assam. She graduated from NSD before went on for acting in Bollywood.
Along with the above stars, there are many other Bollywood actors, who originated from the theatre.