Ramesh Talwar
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Ramesh Talwar | |
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British India | |
Occupation(s) | Film, theatre, television director |
Years active | 1969 – present |
Ramesh Talwar is an Indian film, theatre, television and
He was
Career
Talwar began as an assistant director in 1969 on the film Ittefaq to Yash Chopra and assisted Yash Chopra in 7 films from 1969 to 1979.
Talwar's first film as director,
His next film Aaj Phir Jeene ki Tamannaa Hai, starring Shatrughan Sinha, Rekha, Satish Shah and Hrishitaa Bhatt is yet to be released. The film is produced by Punam S Sinha and Kamia Mulhotra.
Besides his dedication towards films, Talwar has been an Ardent Theatre personality as well. His association with theatre goes back to his childhood days when he joint Juhu Art Theatre which had personalities as members in the likes of Balraj Sahni. Udhali Hoi Kudi a Punjabi play was his prominent first play with Balraj Sahni in 1957. He was active as a theatre actor from 1959 to 1974. Acting took a back seat from 1975 to 1998 when he chose to be assistant director, later director in films, then tele films, tele serials and as theatre director. He made a comeback to theatre acting in 1999.
During his college days he actively participated in the intercollegiate drama competitions as a director and actor.
In 1968, Talwar joint IPTA (Indian Peoples Theatre Association) Bombay. He has done many plays with IPTA over the years. Some of his works are Shatranj Ke Mohre which inaugurated in 1971, Tanhai, Apan Toh Bhai Aise Hain, Kashmakash, Hum Deewane Hum Parwane, Aalll izz well with Shuturmurg, etc. In 1972, Talwar formulated and organised IPTA's first ICDC (Intercollegiate Drama Competition) which is a stage for young students to showcase their talent in front of dignitaries of the industry. IPTA's ICDC completed its 43rd year in 2014.
Talwar's play Sheeshon ka Masiha (IPTA) written by Urdu writer Dr.Fayyaz Ahmed Faizi, is based on the life and times of
Apart from IPTA, Talwar has done some plays with various film personalities. These plays have been performed in many countries around the world. The plays are Khoobsurat (1998) with Pooja Bhatt, Maa Retire Hoti Hai (1999) and Dr Mukta (2000) with Jaya Bachchan, Pati, Patni aur Main (2002) with Shatrughan Sinha and Chupkay Chupkay with Zeenat Aman and then Kabuliwala / Kabuliwala Laut Aaya starring Tanvi Azmi.
In 2010 he made his debut in TV as an actor when he played "Bhawanji Bha" in a Television Serial
Also, he has been a Jury Member for Screen Awards, Filmfare Awards and Indian Films Panorama, 3rd Eye Film festival awards and Mumbai Film Festival (MAMI) and the Chairman of Jury (TV awards by Screen) over the last few years.
Ramesh Behl's wife is the daughter of actor and film-maker Kamal Kapoor. Kamal Kapoor was a first cousin of actor Prithviraj Kapoor (their mothers were sisters).
Filmography
As child artist
As film assistant director
As film directorAs film co-producer
As television film director
As television serial director
As television actor
As theatre actor
As theatre director
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