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Ebrahim Alkazi wasn't just a theatre director, he was a pioneer who modernized Indian theatre and shaped some of Bollywood's greatest actors. Born in 1925, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, bringing world-class techniques to India.

 

As the director of the National School of Drama (NSD) from 1962 to 1977, he transformed Indian theatre. He introduced realistic acting, detailed sets, and professional lighting, making plays more intense and visually stunning.

 

He staged legendary productions like "Tughlaq", "Andha Yug", and "Ashadh Ka Ek Din" in grand locations like Purana Qila, making theatre a larger-than-life experience.

 

Alkazi also mentored future Bollywood legends like Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Pankaj Kapur, Anupam Kher, and Rohini Hattangadi, who carried his teachings into cinema.

 

For his unmatched contribution to Indian theatre, he became the only theatre artist to receive all three of India's highest civilian awards- the Padma Shri (1966), Padma Bhushan (1991), and Padma Vibhushan (2010).

 

Even after his passing in 2020, Alkazi's impact lives on in every powerful performance on stage and screen. He didn't just direct plays, he redefined Indian theatre forever.

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