World Theatre Day: Actors who have found success beyond the stage

Lachi Gola

Mar 27 2023

Mita Vashisht

Mita Vashisht is a National School of Drama graduate. Her recent performances in the OTT film 'Goodluck Jerry' and the web series 'Criminal Justice' showcase her versatility as an actor

Rughubir Yadav

Raghubir Yadav spent over 13 years at the National School of Drama, honing his craft as an actor. He made his film debut opposite Arundhati Roy in the film 'Massey Sahib' (1985)

Pankaj Kapoor

Pankaj Kapoor started his acting career in theatre after graduating from the National School of Drama. He became a household name with TV series such as 'Karamchand' and 'Office Office'

Om Puri

The late Om Puri was best known for his writer-backed roles in films such as 'Aakrosh', 'Arohan', and 'Ardh Satya'. He graduated from both FTII and NSD and won numerous awards for his work

Seema Biswas

Seema Biswas is a film and theatre actress who gained fame for her portrayal of Phoolan Devi in Shekhar Kapur's film 'Bandit Queen'

Anupam Kher

Anupam Kher has starred in over 500 films, as well as many plays. His play, 'Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai', is based on his personal life and has been well-received by audiences

Tannishtha Chatterjee

Tannishtha's love for theatre coexists with her passion for cinema. Her roles in Zee Theatre teleplays such as ‘Guy In The Sky’ and ‘Mera Kuch Saaman’, and in the ZEE5 web series 'Parchhayee' establish her as a versatile actor