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Zofeen Maqsood

Zofeen Maqsood is a lifestyle and entertainment journalist with over a decade of experience. She has written for some of biggest newspapers in the Indian subcontinent and for American publications. She loves to understand a new place through its unique art and culture and lives by the belief that - 'All's the world is a stage.' She is currently based in Chicago






BWW Review: DANCE KALEIDOSCOPE By Priya Venkataraman in Gurugram
BWW Review: DANCE KALEIDOSCOPE By Priya Venkataraman in Gurugram
July 18, 2019

Presenting this dance form which comes after years of dedication will be a group of students all trained under the watchful eyes of Bharatnatyam expert Priya Venkataraman.

BWW Review: Theatre veteran NASEERUDDIN SHAH reminisces 40 years of his theatre company
BWW Review: Theatre veteran NASEERUDDIN SHAH reminisces 40 years of his theatre company
July 17, 2019

A visibly emotional Shah, on the occasion of customary lighting the lamp ceremony was also seen along with other theatre stalwarts such as Akash Khurana, Meera Khurana, Benjamin Gilani, Kunal Kapoor, Jairaj Patil, and Manhar Gadhia.

BWW Previews: From Gandhi's Non-Violence To Art and Science - A Look at JUNOON'S MUMBAI LOCAL
BWW Previews: From Gandhi's Non-Violence To Art and Science - A Look at JUNOON'S MUMBAI LOCAL
July 16, 2019

In the forthcoming month of August, Junoon's Mumbai Local would once again see a thoughtful selection of features, dialogues and commentaries

BWW Review: INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED Play Accidental Death Of An Anarchist gets Indian adaptation
BWW Review: INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED Play Accidental Death Of An Anarchist gets Indian adaptation
July 12, 2019

Now the Mumbai based Jeff Goldberg studio is back again with its Hindi adaptation. Directed by the very talented Ashok Pandey

BWW Review: Why #WOMANOLOGUES! Paves The Way For More Regional Theatre In India
BWW Review: Why #WOMANOLOGUES! Paves The Way For More Regional Theatre In India
July 10, 2019

As the influx of modern forms of tech advanced sources of entertainment intensifies across the world, the scope of organic, simpler forms of art often seems diminishing. And it won't be wrong to say that theatre as a medium of simple story telling in audience to performer one-to-one format may have taken a beating. So, when a play in a regional language manages to evoke the interest of modern story seekers and is translated into other popular languages it is worth saying that there may be hope for great stories and regional theatre.

BWW Review: SHABANA AZMI AT HER POWERFUL BEST In Girish Karnad's Broken Images
BWW Review: SHABANA AZMI AT HER POWERFUL BEST In Girish Karnad's Broken Images
July 10, 2019

Brought to the public by Raell Padamsee's Ace Productions, Shabana Azmi plays the role of two sisters on stage

BWW Interview: AKARSH KHURANA Of  Akvarious Productions  On stage adaptation of Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner
BWW Interview: AKARSH KHURANA Of Akvarious Productions On stage adaptation of Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner
July 9, 2019

thoroughly enjoyed working on our trilogy of plays for children based on the stories of Ruskin Bond Akarsh Khurana

BWW Review: WORLD PRIDE MONTH CELEBRATED with Carnatic Music and Drag Culture
BWW Review: WORLD PRIDE MONTH CELEBRATED with Carnatic Music and Drag Culture
July 8, 2019

Celebrating the June world Pride month and the Commenced World music day, Hyderabad witnessed a harness amalgamation of Carnatic Music with Drag culture.

BWW Previews: WHAT PLANET ARE YOU ON? - A Fun Family Comedy On Stage
BWW Previews: WHAT PLANET ARE YOU ON? - A Fun Family Comedy On Stage
July 6, 2019

Which planet are you on? is directed by Akarsh Khurana. The play is based on the work and findings of Pierre Pichot.

BWW Previews: NASEERUDDIN SHAH'S Motley Theatre Celebrates 40 Years
BWW Previews: NASEERUDDIN SHAH'S Motley Theatre Celebrates 40 Years
July 1, 2019

40 years and 42 productions later Motley productions showcases some of the finest in Indian theatre

BWW Review:  TERRIBLY TINY TALKIES' NEXT SHORT, SUNO Talks About A Night in Bed
BWW Review: TERRIBLY TINY TALKIES' NEXT SHORT, SUNO Talks About A Night in Bed
July 1, 2019

Featuring Sumeet Vyas and Amrita Puri as a married couple, the short film, Suno tackles often misunderstood and less talked about marital relations.

BWW Feature: After 50 Shows and 5 Cities DEKH BEHEN Is Back with a Touching Story told in a Delhi Wedding Backdrop
BWW Feature: After 50 Shows and 5 Cities DEKH BEHEN Is Back with a Touching Story told in a Delhi Wedding Backdrop
June 25, 2019

A big fat Indian wedding opens a cobweb of emotions and past stories. Why do weddings in India form a compelling backdrop for stories?

BWW Interview: FOUNDER OF KABULIWAALA Kamal Pruthi On Museum Theatre In India
BWW Interview: FOUNDER OF KABULIWAALA Kamal Pruthi On Museum Theatre In India
June 18, 2019

You have seen stage theatre and street theatre, but have you ever seen museum theatre? Kamal Pruthi gives you a ringside view

BWW Feature: POPULAR THEATRE ACTOR Amruta Sant Makes Hollywood Debut
BWW Feature: POPULAR THEATRE ACTOR Amruta Sant Makes Hollywood Debut
June 17, 2019

A regular in the Indian theatre circuit, Amruta Sant has been seen showcasing her extraordinary talent with stage stalwarts such as Makrand Deshpande, Sunil Shanbag and Divya Jagdale. 

BWW Reviews: AADAB MANTO SAHEB Brings Museum Theatre, A Unique Story Telling Form to Delhi
BWW Reviews: AADAB MANTO SAHEB Brings Museum Theatre, A Unique Story Telling Form to Delhi
June 17, 2019

Aadab Manto Saheb' was performed on this Saturday, 15th June at 4 pm at Arpana Fine Art Gallery near Siri Fort Auditorium.

BWW Previews: FAMOUS GUJARATI PLAY Saat Teri Ekvis Now In Hindi as #Womanologues
BWW Previews: FAMOUS GUJARATI PLAY Saat Teri Ekvis Now In Hindi as #Womanologues
June 3, 2019

This set of monologues has an underlying theme of 'desire' an emotion we always struggle with

BWW Review: WRONG NUMBER BY Raman Kumar Is Back On Stage
BWW Review: WRONG NUMBER BY Raman Kumar Is Back On Stage
June 1, 2019

The presence of theatre veterans who are part of a strong star cast makes the show a solid performance to watch.

BWW Previews: ANIMALS OUT OF PAPER A Play By Aditee Biswas.
BWW Previews: ANIMALS OUT OF PAPER A Play By Aditee Biswas.
May 28, 2019

The story charts the life of Nina, a world-renowned artist who is feeling stuck in life.

BWW Review: EK MULAQAT MANTO SE,  A Play For All Times
BWW Review: EK MULAQAT MANTO SE, A Play For All Times
May 28, 2019

Lovers of period music have another surprise in store as Begum Akhtar's songs fill the background with a lilting melody while recreating the mood of the times gone by.

BWW Previews: MAHABHARATA, A PLAY By The Katkatha Puppet Arts Trust
BWW Previews: MAHABHARATA, A PLAY By The Katkatha Puppet Arts Trust
May 22, 2019

The Katkatha Puppet Arts Trust, that is behind the play also deserves a mention for the commendable work it is doing to revive an ancient craft. 



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