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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 Previews: A HOMAGE TO at USTAD ALLARAKHA
BWW Previews: A HOMAGE TO at USTAD ALLARAKHA
January 24, 2018

A Homage to Abbaji Ustad Allarakha began right from his 1st Barsi on February 3rd 2001, as a tribute to a great Master, a revered Guru and a doting Father.

BWW Interview: Background Music Director Zubin Balaporia Known for Bollywood Films such as Dev Talks About How Ustad Zakir Hussain Impacted him
BWW Interview: Background Music Director Zubin Balaporia Known for Bollywood Films such as Dev Talks About How Ustad Zakir Hussain Impacted him
January 22, 2018

Zubin Balaporia has been the background music director for many landmark Bollywood films such as Dev, Honeymoon Travels, Lafangey Parindey

BWW Previews: AFTER THE SUCCESS OF BOLLYWOOD FILM 'OH MY GOD,'  Paresh Rawal's Another Play is being made Into A Movie
BWW Previews: AFTER THE SUCCESS OF BOLLYWOOD FILM 'OH MY GOD,' Paresh Rawal's Another Play is being made Into A Movie
January 19, 2018

One of the actor's popular play is once again all set to turn another play into a movie. Dear Father, a family thriller, is to be made into a movie by Ashutosh Gowarikar.

BWW Previews: HOW GUJARATI THEATRE  Survived In India
BWW Previews: HOW GUJARATI THEATRE Survived In India
January 15, 2018

Having faced every conceivable threat and all the obstacles in the world, the tradition of theatre in Gujarati language has managed to emerge as a heroic and flamboyant survivor.

BWW Previews: ICONIC HINDI PLAY SIR SIR SARLA Now In Gujarati
BWW Previews: ICONIC HINDI PLAY SIR SIR SARLA Now In Gujarati
January 8, 2018

Gujarati plays that have in fact laid the foundation of the flourishing theatre scene in India. So, the news that Makarand Deshpande's iconic Hindi play - Sir, Sir Sarla will now open in Gujarati is something that theatre lovers would look forward to.

BWW Review: RIGHT AWAY, A NEW SHORT FILM  Highlights The Truth Behind Online Dating
BWW Review: RIGHT AWAY, A NEW SHORT FILM Highlights The Truth Behind Online Dating
January 1, 2018

A new short film tackles the dilemma faced by the new generation.

BWW Review: DELHI COMIC CON Saw A Huge Turnout
BWW Review: DELHI COMIC CON Saw A Huge Turnout
December 31, 2017

The biggest pop culture event of the year had famous international personalities like Dan Parent, Artist for Archie Comics; Ryan North, creator of popular webcomics series Dinosaur Comics and Sonny Liew, Multiple eisner award winning Artist and writer for The art of charlie chan hock chy took part in the sessions.

BWW Review: ANNE FRANK EXHIBITION at Shiv Nadar School Noida
BWW Review: ANNE FRANK EXHIBITION at Shiv Nadar School Noida
December 30, 2017

Anne Frank's Diary that was turned into a book, 'The Diary of a Young Girl', documents her life in hiding from 1942 to 1944, during the German occupation of the Netherlands in World War II. The book has been adapted into several popular plays and films.

BWW Interview: MALAYALAM ACTRESS ISHA TALWAR To Be Seen Opposite Saif Ali Khan in Bollywood
BWW Interview: MALAYALAM ACTRESS ISHA TALWAR To Be Seen Opposite Saif Ali Khan in Bollywood
December 30, 2017

The actress is now all set to make her Bollywood debut with none other than Saif Ali Khan. To be seen in a film titled Kaalakaandi, she will be seen playing a photographer in the film.

BWW Previews: APPOINTMENT WITH DEATH at Panna Bharat Ram Theatre Festival
BWW Previews: APPOINTMENT WITH DEATH at Panna Bharat Ram Theatre Festival
December 28, 2017

Agatha Christie's Appointment with Death gets a Hindi presentation at the ongoing Panna Bharat Ram Theatre Festival in the city. Directed by Sohaila Kapur, the play traces a riveting plot full of suspense.

BWW Review: A.R. RAHMAN CAST HIS MUSICAL SPELL at a Concert In Delhi
BWW Review: A.R. RAHMAN CAST HIS MUSICAL SPELL at a Concert In Delhi
December 26, 2017

Master composer A.R. Rahman kicked off his four city stadium tour series, celebrating his 25 iconic years in the Indian entertainment industry, with 'A.R. Rahman ENCORE- The Concert in association with MTV'.

BWW Feature: Indian Classical Music Artists request Finance Minister
BWW Feature: Indian Classical Music Artists request Finance Minister
December 23, 2017

The audience for Indian Classical Music is a middle class man, so over and about the ticket rates he is financially incapable to pay 28% GST. To conduct these programs the organizers are

BWW Previews: ZAKIR HUSSAIN, NILADRI KUMAR and Other Maestros to Perform In Mumbai
BWW Previews: ZAKIR HUSSAIN, NILADRI KUMAR and Other Maestros to Perform In Mumbai
December 23, 2017

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, prodigal Sitarist Niladri Kumar, skilled keyboardist Zubin Balaporia and talented Bass player Mohini Dey will be playing at Upaj

BWW Previews: CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH JAZZ  at Lock & Key, Gurgaon
BWW Previews: CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH JAZZ at Lock & Key, Gurgaon
December 20, 2017

Smiti and Adhir will be part of the Friday Night Live series initiated by Lock & Key that provides a platform for musicians to showcase their talent

BWW Review: RAJKUMMAR RAO RECALLS HIS STRUGGLE TO BE AT THE TOP  at Signature Startup Masterclass, Noida
BWW Review: RAJKUMMAR RAO RECALLS HIS STRUGGLE TO BE AT THE TOP at Signature Startup Masterclass, Noida
December 19, 2017

From being an outsider to becoming one of the most critically acclaimed actors in the Indian industry -- Rajkummar Rao's journey is full of awe and inspiration

BWW Previews: The first family of Kuchipudi dance in India, Raja and Radha Reddy showcase Shiva Leela
BWW Previews: The first family of Kuchipudi dance in India, Raja and Radha Reddy showcase Shiva Leela
December 9, 2017

The celebrations will encompass a double bill anniversary Kuchipudi dance concert by the Kuchipudi dancing family Gurus Raja Radha Reddy, Yamini and Bhavana Reddy.

BWW Previews: WINTER TIME at Prithvi, Mumbai
BWW Previews: WINTER TIME at Prithvi, Mumbai
November 30, 2017

At Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai there are a plethora of plays and activities that will keep the artist in you engaged through the end of the year.

BWW Previews: NAAD VÕIM at The Stein Auditorium
BWW Previews: NAAD VÕIM at The Stein Auditorium
November 30, 2017

Estonian folk singer, Anna Hints, collaborates with Indian musicians from varied musical backgrounds such as Dhrupad, Khayal, Sufi and Carnatic

BWW Review: MAHINDRA OPEN SKY at Thar
BWW Review: MAHINDRA OPEN SKY at Thar
November 29, 2017

The three-day festival, which began on November 24, 2017, came to a spectacular end. The debut edition presented a specially curated line-up of Indian and international artists.

BWW Interview: Imaad Shah of THREE PENNY OPERA at Motley Theatre
BWW Interview: Imaad Shah of THREE PENNY OPERA at Motley Theatre
November 29, 2017

Imaad Shah, at 31, is one of the promising faces in India theatre. He is out with his directorial debut- Three Penny Opera. The play which is widely performed is considered one of the finest by Bertolt Brecht has been adapted in many languages.



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