Lushin Dubey

Lushin Dubey
Occupation stage actor and director
Website
http://lushindubey.com/

Lushin Dubey is an Indian stage actor and director. She directed, acted and scripted many drama productions for over twenty years.[1] Lushin is also known for her Solo plays Untitled[2][3] and Pinki Virani's Bitter Chocolate with theatre director Arvind Gaur[4][5] She also acted in film like Partition (2007),Murder Unveiled (2005) for which she won 2006 Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series[6] and Perfect Husband.

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Personal life and background

Lushin Dubey did her Masters in Science in Childhood and Special Education in the US, after a Masters in History from Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR), University of Delhi, India and was then deeply involved in teaching mentally challenged kids. Lushin is married with two daughters, Ilina and Tara. Her sibling Lillete Dubey is also an actress. Her husband, Dr. Pradeep Dubey is a Leading Professor of Economics at Stony Brook University and Adjunct Professor at Yale. In college days she also acted with Barry John.

Theatre

i will not cry

This play is an exceptional blend of theatre and multimedia, highlighting the issue of child survival through satire, reality and music excerpts. It brings alive the sad truth of millions of unnecessary deaths of children in India. The performance by Lushin Dubey evokes collective responsibility among the audience to be a part of Save the Children. The play is conceived, scripted for stage and directed by Arvind Gaur. Jawahar Kala Kendra Jaipur in collaboration with Save the Children staged the play in Jaipur. Well known theatre personalities of Jaipur Hemant Acharaya, and Sandeep Madan provided vital support.

Filmography

Title Role
2005 Amu Meera Sehgal
Socha Na Tha
Murder Unveiled (TV) Kuldeep Samra
2007 Partition Mumtaz Khan
Perfect Husband
2011 Delhi Belly Sonia's mother

TV serials

Awards

References

  1. ^ "Playing their parts: Lushin and Ilina Dubey share a deep bond, both onstage and off". The Telegraph. January 7, 2006. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060107/asp/weekend/story_5666429.asp. 
  2. ^ Chitra Parayath (2003-04-06). "Untitled solo at Marlboro,New England". lokvani(Public Voice). http://www.lokvani.com/lokvani/article.php?article_id=949.. Retrieved 2010-08-29. 
  3. ^ Saumya Ancheri (2010-04-16). "A woman scorned". Time Out Mumbai. http://www.timeoutmumbai.net/theatre/theatre_details.asp?code=234&source=1. Retrieved 2010-08-29. 
  4. ^ Drama critic (2004-01-07). "An unspoken bitter truth". The Hindu. http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/04/11/stories/2005041100650200.htm. Retrieved 2010-08-29. 
  5. ^ Shalini Umachandran (2004-09-12). "It happens here too". The Hindu. http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mag/2004/09/12/stories/2004091200140500.htm. Retrieved 2010-09-02. 
  6. ^ Awards IMDB.
  7. ^ Staff Reporter (2010-03-05). "Celebrate Women's Day with UNTITLED". MTG editorial. http://www.glamsham.com/dramas/Articles/10/mar/05-celebrate-womens-day-with-untitled-a-solo-perfomance.asp. Retrieved 2010-08-29. 
  8. ^ Drama critic (2004-01-07). "Nobody’s Child". Indian Express. http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=72677. Retrieved 2010-08-29. 
  9. ^ Staff Reporter (2009-08-12). "SALAAM INDIA". MTG editorial. http://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/Articles/09/aug/12-salaam-inia-play-based-onpavan-k-verma-book.asp. Retrieved 2010-08-29. 

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