News

Deepak Dave Passes Away

July 2, 2020 1:00:46 PM IST
MTG editorial


Deepak Dave, Executive Director, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan USA passed away in New York at the age of 60. The son of writer and journalist, the late Harindra Dave, he was an actor and voiceover-dubbing artiste. He starred in several Gujarati films, serials and plays. He had also worked as Director of Programmes at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai from 2003 to 2005. He then took over as Manager of Programmes at the BVB in the US. In 2008, he was made Executive Director, and won the admiration of the community for his work in promoting Indian art and culture.

Anupam Kher posted on Twitter, "Deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden death of a friend and theatre thespian in New York... He was cultured, humble and extremely helpful. Can’t believe he is no more."



read / post your comments

   More on Theatre Update
- 7 Days, 7 Stages: Raw, Real & Remarkable Theatre Play in Mumbai (new)
- Top Theatre Plays in Mumbai: A Rollercoaster of Emotions, Drama & Iconic Performances
- Ansh's Natya Leela at Prithvi Theatre
- This Week's Stage Stars: Must-Watch Theatre Plays in Mumbai
- From Comedy to Classics: Theatre Play Highlights in Mumbai This Week
- From Laughter to Legacy: Must-Watch Theatre Plays in Mumbai This Week
- Resh Lamba on Craft, Character, and the Casting Room
- Lights, camera, action, Mumbai! Immerse yourself in the excitement of live theatre this week. (9th - 15th June 2025)
- Kenneth Desai on the Craft of Acting: Finding Truth in the Imaginary
- Embracing the Moment: Naveen Kaushik's Art of Improvisation
- Stage Lights On, Mumbai! Experience the Best of Live Drama & Theatre This Week (2nd - 8th June)
- Kaustubh Trivedi Passes Away: Remembering an Gujarati Theatre Luminary
- From Laughter to Legacy: What's Playing This Week (26th May - 1st June 2025)
- CALIFORNIA SUITE - Neil Simon's Classic, Reimagined for the Indian Stage
- Weekly Stage Watch: Best Drama & Plays in Mumbai This Week (19th - 25th May 2025)
   Theatre Update Archives




   Discussion Board


Schedule


Theatre Workshops
Register a workshop | View all workshops

Subscribe


About Us | Feedback | Contact Us | Write to us | Careers | Free Updates via SMS
List Your Play