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Manish Gandhi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Manish Gandhi |
| Occupation | Stage director |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Manish Gandhi is an Indian theatre director and stage, film and TV actor. In 2006, he worked with the Government of Chandigarh to create a new theatre education programme for children in government schools.[1] In 2009, he was awarded a scholarship from the Inlaks Shivdasani, Foundation[2] after which he completed a stint at FTII, Pune.[3]
Theatre
[edit]In 2011, Gandhi directed (and acted in) Mike Bartlett's Cock for the youth theatre festival, Thespo, where it picked up two awards.[4] The Mumbai Theatre Guide said the play raises "important questions but isn't as provocative as the title would suggest" but "Gandhi displays some acuity as the director."[5] Noted critic Shanta Gokhale said the play "acquires a dimension that lies outside a mere love triangle."[6]
In 2012, he directed Vikram Phukan's Limbo, which opened at Prithvi Theatre[7] after a crowd-sourcing campaign.[8] The play has strong movement elements[9] and Mumbai Theatre Guide wrote, "it has the unbounded freewheeling feel of an exploration."[10] The Times of India said, "what makes it unique is the dance and music routine, which has lots of interesting movements."[11]
In 2013 he directed reality star Eijaz Khan in an adaptation of Anton Chekhov.[12]
In 2017 he appeared in Natives at the Southwark Playhouse in London.
Films
[edit]In 2010, Gandhi played the lead role in Rizwan, the film adaptation of a play of the same name. The FTII short-film directed by Deepti Khurana[13] was screened at international film festivals, and won a special jury mention at the 5th ViBGYOR Film Festival of Kerala.[14]
Gandhi has shot for the film Chai Shai Biscuits,[15] a quirky comedy about arranged marriages.
In 2018, along with actress Sayani Gupta, Manish Gandhi was cast in a short film The Proposal.
In 2020, Angrezi Medium as Advait
Television
[edit]| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Crime Patrol | Aditya |
| 2012 | Haunted Nights | Anurag |
| 2012 | I Luv My India | Aeroplane |
| 2012 | Gumrah: End of Innocence | Harsh |
| 2013 | Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha 2 | Addu (Fake)/Munna |
References
[edit]- ↑ G. S. Paul. "Education Dept Initiative Teaching through theatre". Tribune News Service. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ Vikrant Dhote. "Gallery - Manish Gandhi". Film Impressions. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ Pallavi Kharade. "Step into the big league". DNA. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ Sravasti Datta. "The blue-eyed boy". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ Vikram Phukan. "Cock Review". Mumbai Theatre Guide. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ Shanta Gokhale. "Opposite Sex". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ Rinky Kumar (23 December 2012). "A Journey Within". Mid-day. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ Joanna Lobo. "Power People". DNA India. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ Quasar Thakore Padamsee. "Exploring dance as a form of theatre". Asian Age. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ Devina Dutt. "LIMBO Play review". Mumbai Theatre Guide. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ Purvaja Sawant. "Theatre Review Limbo". Times of India. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ Archana Mishra. "I am a commitment phobic actor". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ L Romal M Singh (21 November 2013). "I owe a lot to Bangalore: Manish Gandhi". DNA. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ "FTII dazzles at Goa film festival". Times of India. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ Pallavi Kharade. "Step into the big league". DNA. Retrieved 8 January 2015.