Film Competition
Hi ! I (OORVAZI IRANI) am mentoring this film competition can you help me reach out to a large audience in the age group of 14-19 yrs. Details are in the Poster. Registration link svkmculturama.com/film
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Edward Theatre is seeking a cultural revival
Edward Theatre is seeking a cultural revival after surviving a dark tunnel of the single screen’s demise Slated to open towards the end of the month, the Goethe Institut’s ambitious Poets Translating Poets Festival, which will be staged across the city, brings to spotlight one of the oldest gems in the city –The Edward Theatre -located in bustling Kalbadevi. In
Read morePreserving a Collector’s Dream
An 18-year-old has raised over Rs 4 lakh to restore rare 19th century antiques from Mumbai’s only Parsi museum Eighteen-year-old Zara Heeramaneck has been passionate about art conservation since childhood. Her home at Kemps Corner also boasts of artefacts from across the world. ic/Suresh Karkera Zara Heeramaneck was in her early teens when she first visited the 62-year-old Framji Dadabhoy
Read moreJall’s Film Needs Your Support
Hi everyone! In a few days, my immensely talented brother Jall will be directing a short film that he is deeply passionate about. It’s called “Man of The House”, and it tells the story of a young father warring against his insubordinate child, of their striking similarities, damaged egos, and unspoken love. It unveils the drama, comedy, and ultimate tragedy
Read moreJimmy Engineer Conferred The Peace Ambassador Medal In Beijing
Jimmy, as readers of Parsi Khabar know, paints a variety of themes, and has done landscapes, still life paintings, cultural paintings, religious paintings seascapes, calligraphy, philosophy of colors, miniatures, abstracts, historical paintings and self-portraits. His recent exhibitions feature art from his architecture, civilization and abstract series. Jimmy was born in a Parsi family. However his family could not have known
Read moreZARA UMRIGAR CARVES A NICHE FOR HERSELF IN INTERNATIONAL HAUTE COUTURE
By Malavika Sangghvi | Mid-Day, Thursday, 27-Oct-2016 http://www.mid-day.com/articles/zara-umrigar-carves-a-niche-for-herself-in-international-haute-couture/17716181 The gown that was featured in Vogue Italia; (R) Zara Umrigar As we say, one of the happiest moments for a parent is to witness not only their own kids, but also the kids of their contemporaries blossom and take their place in the world. Zara Umrigar, daughter of Sabita (the former model
Read moreDocumentary ‘Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds’ pays homage to Zubin Mehta
Bettina Ehrhardt’s film on the celebrated music conductor is being screened at the Discovering India section of the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival (October 22-27) The central tenet of Zoroastrianism, “Humata, Hukhta, Hvarshta”, or “Good thoughts, good words, good Deeds”, is also the title of Bettina Ehrhardt’s comprehensive documentary on celebrated Western classical music conductor Zubin Mehta. The 89-minute film,
Read more52 years, 5,000 songs: Kersi Lord
With musician Kersi Lord’s death, we have lost a vital part of film history Sometime in the midst of the swinging sixties, the great Naushad Ali realised the urgent need to re-invent himself. The astute music director, famed for his classical scores, knew what he needed to do: hire a new arranger, someone who could give a more contemporary feel
Read moreMody-Kotwal: The woman behind the Indian adaptation of Vagina Monologues
A scene from the Hindi adaptation of the play, The Vagina Monologues. (Courtesy: Poor Box Productions) Earlier this year, when Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal was on a flight, a young girl approached the actor and director asking if she could hug her? She showed Mody-Kotwal a photograph of a man, Mody-Kotwal and the cast of Mody-Kotwal’s play. “She told me that was
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