Indian Cinema had excelled in the 70’s and 80’s mainly because the exponents honed their skills in theatre and performing arts. Nowadays, a lack of exposure to theatre has resulted in many lacklustre performances not just in commercial films but also in the so called art movies. Theatre should be the stepping stone before they make an entry into the film industry.
* Published in edex of The New Indian Express, dt Nov 8, 2010.
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