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One of the oldest art forms of the world, an art form that has entertained, an art form that has also been an engine for social change. Over the centuries, the theatre has enthralled raised questions and provided answers but today, theatre in India faces a crisis in the face of stiff competition from television and cinema, the popularity of theatre has dwindled. Yet the theatre has never had it so good in Delhi. The National School of Drama organised the Bharat Rang Mahotsav, a festival that brought the best of plays from across the country to the theatre lovers of the capital. From Brit to Karnad to Tendulkar, the NSDs first theatre festival had something for every kitty. Rohini Hattangadi says "We need this kind of festivals to see ourselves in totality because from all over the world th
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