Hyderabad: Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation to present path-breaking works of women in Performing Arts

Beginning January 18, the series presents renowned singer, stage and screen actress Ila Arun’s book ‘Parde ke Peechhey’ at the Taj Deccan. Reading and release of the book will feature actresses Ila Arun, Anjula Bedi and Noor Baig

Hyderabad: Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation is starting a new series ‘Remembering Razia Baig’ which will present works of women in theatre, cinema, music, literature, cuisine and fashion.

Beginning January 18, the series presents renowned singer, stage and screen actress Ila Arun’s book ‘Parde ke Peechhey’ at the Taj Deccan. Reading and release of the book will feature actresses Ila Arun, Anjula Bedi and Noor Baig.

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Next in the line-up is Himani Shivpuri’s solo performance ‘Akeli’ from Mumbai, Delhi’s Sohaila Kapur showcasing ‘Anand hi Anand’, a bio-sketch of cousins Chetan Anand, Dev Anand and Vijay Anand’s work in Bollywood, Hyderabad’s veterans Rashmi Seth, thumri and khayal singer Mala Bararia, dancer Daksha Seth from Kerala, film maker Payal Kapadia.

The series is conceived and designed by Mohammad Ali Baig as a tribute to his mother and co-founder of Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation. Begum Razia Baig passed away in March last year after co-curating the prestigious Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival’s eighteen editions.