Centenary Year
2014-2015
4/8/2014
Begum Qudsia Zaidi, writer, social
worker and theatre practitioner, is best remembered for her pioneering role in
establishing the Hindustani Theatre in Delhi in the 1950s. She was closely
associated with various cultural institutions of Delhi like the Shankar's
Weekly, Children's Book Trust, Bharatiya Natya Sangh, Hindustani Theatre, etc.
She translated and adapted several plays from Sanskrit, English, German and
other languages. Her works for children include the iconic Chacha Chakkan ke Draamey, among others.
If you wish to know
more, follow them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BegumQudsiaZaidi or visit their blog www.begumqudsiazaidi.wordpress.com.
Those interested in participating or hosting a commemorative event, please
contact at hindustanitheatre@gmail.com
Bhawana Somaaya/ Tweets @bhawanasomaaya
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