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Zofeen Maqsood

Zofeen Maqsood is a lifestyle and entertainment journalist with over a decade of experience. She has written for some of biggest newspapers in the Indian subcontinent and for American publications. She loves to understand a new place through its unique art and culture and lives by the belief that - 'All's the world is a stage.' She is currently based in Chicago






BWW Interview: Zila Khan, The Finest Sufi Singer from India on World Music
BWW Interview: Zila Khan, The Finest Sufi Singer from India on World Music
May 18, 2018

But here we are talking about serious, disciplined fusion and not fusion just for the sake of it. When we collaborate with various artists we keep in mind that the essence of any music in not lost.

BWW Interview:  I WOULD LOVE TO TEACH SALSA TO AMITABH BACHCHAN AND HRITIK ROSHAN - Jazz Dancer Ravi Rastogi
BWW Interview: I WOULD LOVE TO TEACH SALSA TO AMITABH BACHCHAN AND HRITIK ROSHAN - Jazz Dancer Ravi Rastogi
May 3, 2018

Ravi Rastogi, a Delhi based jazz dancer who trained at the famous Broadway Dance Centre, New York, describes his journey as an eventful twist of fate. Coming from a humble background with no education, his journey from Bareilly to Broadway speaks a lot about his hard work and determination.

BWW Interview: Bollywood star VARUN DHAWAN on shooting in a Delhi hotel for Shoojit Sircar's next
BWW Interview: Bollywood star VARUN DHAWAN on shooting in a Delhi hotel for Shoojit Sircar's next
May 2, 2018

'I have never shot in such a voyeuristic way. It was quite a memorable experience and we enjoyed a lot". Varun Dhawan

BWW Interview: National Award Winner Rima Das On Being A Part Of Asian Pop Up Cinema In Chicago
BWW Interview: National Award Winner Rima Das On Being A Part Of Asian Pop Up Cinema In Chicago
April 30, 2018

Asian Pop-Up Cinema - Season Six, the spring film series that presents to Chicago audiences more than fifteen films from across Asia, from March 13 through May 16, 2018.

BWW Review: EK THA RAJA, TELLS THE STORY Of A Gujarat Ruler in  powerful way
BWW Review: EK THA RAJA, TELLS THE STORY Of A Gujarat Ruler in powerful way
April 30, 2018

It is a must watch for those who are interested in understanding Navrasa, an effective form of story telling. 

BWW Feature: SUMMER FIESTA FOR CHILDREN At NCPA, Mumbai
BWW Feature: SUMMER FIESTA FOR CHILDREN At NCPA, Mumbai
April 30, 2018

Local and national talent conducting the workshops at the festival show a wide array of different skills, from acting, public speaking, dancing and writing.

BWW Interview: Actor Monika Misra of Balika Vadhu fame On Playing Sakubai In Nadira Babbar's Play
BWW Interview: Actor Monika Misra of Balika Vadhu fame On Playing Sakubai In Nadira Babbar's Play
April 27, 2018

Monika was also recently seen playing the part of a TV reporter in Akshay Kumar starrer Toilet Ek Prem Katha

BWW Previews: BAK BAK COMEDY FESTIVAL at In New Delhi
BWW Previews: BAK BAK COMEDY FESTIVAL at In New Delhi
April 27, 2018

In addition to the comedy shows, BAK BAK - Delhi's LEGIT Comedy Festival will also offer a curated line-up of food vendors serving delicious fare as well as stalls offering quirky merchandise to patrons.

BWW Interview: Madhulita Mohapatra of ODISSI DANCER On Odissi Sandhya
BWW Interview: Madhulita Mohapatra of ODISSI DANCER On Odissi Sandhya
April 25, 2018

In Odissi, my guru, Guru Smt. Aruna Mohanty is so original and innovative at the same time. There are many others like Guru Sharmila Biswas, Guru Ratikant Mohapatra, Guru Surupa Sen & Guru Bijayini Satapathy (of Nrityagram), Guru Ramli Ibrahim (of Sutra, Malaysia), Guru Madhavi Mudgal … they always delight with their innovations without diluting the classicism -- Madhulika Mohapatra

BWW Interview: Ajitpal Singh's Rammat Gammat To Premier At International Short Film Festival, Oberhausen, Germany
BWW Interview: Ajitpal Singh's Rammat Gammat To Premier At International Short Film Festival, Oberhausen, Germany
April 23, 2018

There has been never a dearth of real stories on reel, whether it was the popular Mother India or critically acclaimed Pather Panchali, some of the best filmmaker in India have made films dealing with the reality -- Ajitpal Singh

BWW Feature: CATCH THE DEEPTI NAVAL FILM RETROSPECTIVE At NCPA This April
BWW Feature: CATCH THE DEEPTI NAVAL FILM RETROSPECTIVE At NCPA This April
April 19, 2018

From her more recent Listen Amaya to the classic cult movie Chashme Buddoor, Deepti Naval fans have more than one reason to head to NCPA this summer. 

BWW Interview: Ustad Fazal Qureshi  On Paying Tribute To Ustad Allarakha
BWW Interview: Ustad Fazal Qureshi On Paying Tribute To Ustad Allarakha
April 17, 2018

Ustad Fazal Qureshi belongs to the legendary classical music family in India. He is the son of Ustad Allarakha and his brother is world renowned tabla player Zakir Hussain. Ustad Fazal Qureshi grew up with such stalwarts in an extremely engaging and creative atmosphere. his creative synergies are reflected through his music which he has expanded to other genres such as jazz.

BWW Feature: CLASS OF 84 - The Longest Running Indian English Plays Of All Times
BWW Feature: CLASS OF 84 - The Longest Running Indian English Plays Of All Times
April 16, 2018

Class of 84, is a play from theatre house Rage that is a unique tale of friendship that evokes humor, pathos and emotions that strike a chord. 

BWW Previews: SHIKHANDI - A PLAY ON THE MYTHOLOGICAL TRANSGENDER CHARACTER Is Back On Stage
BWW Previews: SHIKHANDI - A PLAY ON THE MYTHOLOGICAL TRANSGENDER CHARACTER Is Back On Stage
April 4, 2018

One such very famous story from the annals of Indian mythology which also saw a screen presence in the mega popular TV series Mahabharata was the story of Shikhandi

BWW Previews: PRITHVI THEATRE BRINGS Along Summer Workshops for kids
BWW Previews: PRITHVI THEATRE BRINGS Along Summer Workshops for kids
April 1, 2018

For the kids this season, beginning from April until June a series of 24 creative workshops will be held.

BWW Previews: NASEERUDDIN SHAH'S NEXT PLAY Is A Tribute To Ismat Chugtai
BWW Previews: NASEERUDDIN SHAH'S NEXT PLAY Is A Tribute To Ismat Chugtai
March 29, 2018

As a fitting tribute to the trend that she started, where women were encouraged to rightfully demand their rights, the cast of this new play will be all women. 

BWW Interview: Sona Mohapatra on her new show Lal Pari Mastani on Red FM
BWW Interview: Sona Mohapatra on her new show Lal Pari Mastani on Red FM
March 28, 2018

i have been known to my audience as a feminist and I am very vocal in my opinion on the same through my social handles. I want to bring my voice on the airwaves with the Lal Pari Mastani Show: Sona Mohapatra

BWW Interview: Suruchi Pawar CO-CURATOR OF A NEW CONVERSATION Talks About Performing Arts And working with Zakir Hussain
BWW Interview: Suruchi Pawar CO-CURATOR OF A NEW CONVERSATION Talks About Performing Arts And working with Zakir Hussain
March 27, 2018

Titled, A New Conversation, the aim of the event was to build artistic dialogues and relationships between young storytellers and musicians from India and UK

BWW Interview: PAPIHA DESAI OF INDIAN REVIVAL GROUP Talks About Her Play Ek Tha Raja
BWW Interview: PAPIHA DESAI OF INDIAN REVIVAL GROUP Talks About Her Play Ek Tha Raja
March 26, 2018

Theatre is a more exciting platform. It is a 3- dimensional medium, so one can use space in different ways: Papiha Desai

BWW Review: MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI (AMMA) at In Delhi
BWW Review: MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI (AMMA) at In Delhi
March 19, 2018

Amma has delivered addresses at the United Nations several times and has spoken twice at the Parliament of the World's Religions



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