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Prithvi Theatre

Mumbai, Italy

Prithvi Theatre

Prithvi Theatre is a theatre and non-profit arts organisation located in Juhu, Mumbai. Established in 1978 to promote Hindi theatre, it has its origins in Prithvi Theatres, a travelling theatre company founded by Prithviraj Kapoor in 1944, who was the spearhead of one of the most influential actor a

nd director families in Bollywood, the Kapoor family. The company toured extensively across India for sixteen years and played an influential role in the development of modern Hindi theatre. The present theatre was established by Prithviraj Kapoor’s son, actor Shashi Kapoor, and his wife, Jennifer Kapoor, in fulfilment of his long-held vision of creating a permanent home for his repertory company. Designed by architect Ved Segan, the theatre was inaugurated on 5 November 1978. Jennifer Kapoor supervised its construction and administration until her death in 1984. Shashi Kapoor subsequently served as its Managing Trustee, while the theatre’s day-to-day management was undertaken by their son, Kunal Kapoor, who currently serves as Managing Trustee. Prithvi Theatre stages performances every day except Monday and organises an annual summer programme of workshops and plays for children. Its regular...

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