Chittaranjan Tripathy

In a vibrant display of cultural richness, the 25th Bharat Rang Mahotsav captivated audiences in Tura, Meghalaya, organized by the National School of Drama. This year's theme, 'Samvad Sanskritiyon Ka' (Dialogue of Cultures), presented an impressive array of over 277 performances.

Pune was swept off its feet by the Bharat Rang Mahotsav, hosted by the National School of Drama, featuring three exceptional performances: 'Laila Majnun,' 'Babuji,' and 'Taj Mahal Ka Tender.

NSD director Chittaranjan Tripathy praises Shah Rukh Khan's theatrical foundations as key to his global stardom, calling him a 'natakwala' first and a superstar later. Tripathy admires Khan's unique acting approach, self-belief, and their shared theatre backgrounds.

Inspired by real-life events of the eighties, 'Raktanchal' is all about crime drama with full of thrill and action. Released on MX Player - the series is produced by Shashank Raai, under the banner of Pinaka Studios Pvt. Ltd.

Tera Mere Tedha Medha is quirky-topsy-turvy romantic comedy influenced by Planetary Disposition.

The most beautiful thing about books is how detailed they are

The cast sees a mix of Odia and Telugu stars.

The Repertory Company, the regular performing wing of the National School of Drama (NSD), will organize a five-day drama festival at Kalakshetra here from Thursday.

At NSD, Nawazuddin Siddiqui spoke of a time when serious roles weren’t even in the picture.

Actor Pankaj Tripathi is set to star in the upcoming film 'Main Atal Hoon' directed by Ravi Jadhav and produced by Bhanushali Studios Limited, Legend Studios, Vinod Bhanushali, Sandeep Singh, Sam Khan, and Kamlesh Bhanushali. The film, which is about the life of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, will be released on January 19, 2024. Pankaj Tripathi shared his thoughts on preparing for the role and expressed his admiration for Atal ji's contribution to the country.

Dhanush and Kriti Sanon's romantic drama 'Tere Ishk Mein' achieved significant box office success, grossing over Rs 161 crore worldwide. The film, exploring themes of emotional dependency and toxic relationships, will be available on Netflix from January 23, 2026.

If you're waiting for something fun to watch, begin the countdown for MX Player's Runaway Lugaai! The trailer of the show, which features Naveen Kasturia, Ruhi Singh, Sanjai Mishra and Ravi Kishan, Aarya Babbar, Chittaranjan Tripathy in key roles, is out now, and gives a glimpse into the fun vibe of the upcoming show.

The National School of Drama has launched its first Mumbai Centre, marking a significant expansion in its 65-year history. This move brings NSD's renowned theatre education to India's creative capital, aiming to foster exploration and opportunities for aspiring artists. Director Chittaranjan Tripathy emphasized theatre's profound impact and NSD's disciplined, immersive training approach, envisioning a future where theatre reaches every household.

Sidharth Malhotra's action thriller "Yodha" reached the audience one year ago today on March 15, 2024. Commemorating the 1-year mark, Sidharth took to social media to pen a special note.

Noti Binodini, a renowned figure in Bengal's theatrical history, has once again come into the scholarly spotlight at the National School of Drama (NSD). The institution recently showcased a trailer and song from a Bengali film about her life, highlighting the continued academic interest and growing mainstream consciousness about her legacy.

The National School of Drama in Delhi showcased the play 'Tajmahal ka Tender' written by Ajay Shukla and directed by Chittaranjan Tripathi. The satirical play humorously portrays India's bureaucracy through the characters Shah Jahan and 'Gupta ji' in a modern context.

The play 'The Queen of Hearts and Ace of Spades' critically examines patriarchal dominance and societal biases through the story of Prafulla and Shaila. It highlights the conflict between tradition and individual rights, particularly focusing on women's autonomy and the enforceability of superstitions and traditions.

THE Mysore Association, Matunga, held an 11-day cultural festival, ‘Karnatakotsava’, at the beginning of the month to celebrate its platinum jubilee.To be around and active at 75 is undoubtedly something to celebrate, and they did it on a huge scale with drama and dance, music and food, silks and sculpture everyday.s

The trio said that the plays they performed and the time they spent on campus not only shaped them by handing down wisdom but also by pushing them to question, and reconstruct their artistic instincts.

Chittaranjan Tripathy, NSD director, highlights theatre's resilience amid cinema, TV, and OTT rise, calls for a cultural renaissance, and introduces initiatives to address content crisis and financial appeal. He emphasizes the irreplaceable charm of live performance and the importance of sustaining theatre traditions.