Divine show

As we celebrate the victory of the good over the evil on Dasehra, Nonika Singh takes a look at how religion has always inspired art and theatre

THESE are stories that have been told time and again, as most of us have grown up listening to these tales of valour, truthfulness, sacrifice, heroism and more. Whether we still remain intrigued by these folklore or not, religion and myths are recurring themes in both theatre and the world of performing arts, as artistes continue to get inspired. In India, religion and art have always been inextricably linked. Ramleela and theatre

Singer with a difference
Shoma A. Chatterji chats up Rupam Islam, who has bagged the Best (Male) Playback Singer award at the National Awards this year
Rupam Islam has bagged the Best (Male) Playback Singer award at the 57th National Awards this year for his song in Mahanagar@Kolkata. He began singing at the age of four. He has a solid base in classical Hindustani music, yet has traversed the world of musical genres. His award is a tribute to modern genres of music.