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A rare exhibition highlighting the theatre of Ebrahim Alkazi at the NGMA, Mumbai...

September 14, 2016 4:35:25 PM IST
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''The Theatre of E. Alkazi'' is a retrospective exhibition of Ebrahim Alkazi's theatre work, spanning a period of 50 years. Alkazi is a legendary figure of theatre in India. His remarkable achievements have earned him the Padma Vibhushan, among a vast number of Lifetime Achievement Awards.


The exhibition features multiple rooms of rare photographs, objects, archival documents, models of stage sets, using a multimedia approach to exposing Alkazi's vision and ideas. It profiles the times in which Alkazi worked, through an original use of newspaper coverage. Alkazi's story runs parallel to the Independence Movement and the birth of Indian modernism in the theatre. He introduced revolutionary idea in theatre as early as the 1950's in scenic design, lighting, modern ideas of acting drawing from international traditions and linking these ideas to the performing folk traditions of India. He evolved new training methodologies for student actors, directors and stage designers and spoke about a new ethics and philosophy in theatre.

After working for two decades in Mumbai establishing the Theatre Group and then the Theatre Unit, where he founded his own School of Dramatic Art, Alkazi in 1962 was invited to become the Director of the National School of Drama in Delhi. Transforming this into a premier theatre institution, with a national and international reputation, Alkazi trained great actors like Om Shivpuri, Manohar Singh, Surekha Sikri, Uttara Baokar, Rohini Hathangadi, Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Anupam Kher, Pankaj Kapoor- luminaries on the Indian stage and screen. Accomplished directors like B.V. Karanth, Mohan Maharishi, Ranjit Kapoor, Ratan Thiyam, Amal Allana, Neelam Mansingh, M.K. Raina, and many others were likewise trained by Alkazi, making their mark on the national scene.

The exhibition shows, for the first time Alkazi's work from the 1940's and 1950's- work that has rarely been seen anywhere in India, and brings a vast treasure of archival material into the public domain.

Curated by Amal Allana and designed by Nissar Allana, the exhibition is being held at Mumbai's National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA).

Amal Allana will conduct curated walks on 24th September, 7th October and 16th October at 3 pm at the NGMA, Mumbai. This will enable the viewers to get a deeper and more human insight into the life and work of a pioneer in Theatre such as E. Alkazi.

Venue: National Gallery of Modern Art, Sir Cowasji Jehangir Hall, Mumbai
On till 18th October 2016.

Daily 11am- 6 pm.

Mondays Closed.


Mumbai Theatre Guide takes no responsibility for change in schedule.




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