Samir Pandit

He may have been a textile engineer, but Samir Pandit has woven his success story in art and culture.

Marathi theatre lovers were in for a treat when the play 'Family Drama' organised by Samir Pandit, was staged at Dr Vasantarao Deshpande Hall.

An 18-year-old youth, residing at Satragachhi in Howrah, drowned in the Hooghly river at Ahiritola Ghat in north Kolkata on Monday afternoon. The victim, Samir Pandit, was taking a bath at the ghat when he drowned.

Local organizations are keeping cultural platforms firm and floating in city. Not only are they bringing to Nagpur performers of repute, they are also promoting local talent

In an attempt that could give a definitive fillip to the local theatre scenario, Siddhivinayak Publicity and Events will be staging Marathi play Dili Supari Baikochi in the city on August 3.

Nagpurians were floored by the sterling performances by Prashant Damle at Dr Vasantrao Deshpande Hall

To regale the fans of legendary RD Burman with a three-day musical fiesta on the occasion of the music composer’s 78th birth anniversary, Shri Siddhivinayak Publicity has organized musical shows on June 24, 25 and 26 at the Scientific Hall, Laxmi Nagar, from 7pm on all days.

The holding of state Assembly's winter session in Nagpur is now one of the reasons in the long list of excuses which are stalling the growth of a cultural environment in the city.

Though Marathi theatre is trying to incorporate the changing trends, patrons of Gujarati theatre say that their genre has always moulded itself to suit the trends.

Though Marathi theatre is trying to incorporate the changing trends, patrons of Gujarati theatre say that their genre has always moulded itself to suit the trends.

Speak of entertainment and Nagpurians readily spend long evenings and wads of cash at watering holes.The multiplexes too get their share of footfalls.

This weekend promises to be a treat for theatre lovers here as the much acclaimed play 'Nava Gadi Nav Rajya' will be staged at Vasantrao Deshpande hall.

In a takeover that has no precedence, Trinamool wrested a majority in the Jangipur civic board without having a single councillor elected on the party symbol.

For the summer battered Nagpurians, a pleasant weather and a hit Marathi play Tom Aani Jerry staged at the Dr Vasantrao Deshpande Hall made their weekend even more memorable.

To tap hidden acting skills of young theatre aspirants, the prestigious inter collegiate one act drama competition Purushottam Karandak will be held in city from Sept 22 to 25 at the Scientific Society hall, Laxmi Nagar.