Veteran actress and theatre icon Lillete Dubey marked 35 years in theatre with a nostalgic celebration. Sharing a throwback photo from the 1980s, she humorously roasted her old perm hairstyle while announcing upcoming performances of Dance Like a Man and Autobiography. The milestone highlights her enduring impact on Indian theatre.
Celebrated actress and theatre personality Lillete Dubey has completed 35 years in theatre, commemorating the milestone with a festival of performances and a touch of humor. A vintage monochrome photo from actor Amar Talwar’s archives resurfaced, showing Dubey in her early theatre days sporting a classic 1980s perm. Sharing the image on Instagram, she laughed at her hairstyle, saying, “How I detest my hair!”
Beyond the nostalgia, Dubey spotlighted her upcoming shows at Mumbai’s NCPA, including her acclaimed play Dance Like a Man (performed over 700 times) and Mahesh Elkunchwar’s Autobiography. She also highlighted her latest film, Songs of Paradise, which tells the story of Kashmiri singer Raj Begum, blending her theatre legacy with cinematic storytelling.
Her celebration reflects not only personal achievement but also the evolution of Indian theatre, where her contributions have shaped contemporary stagecraft and inspired generations of performers.
Key Highlights
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Milestone: Lillete Dubey celebrates 35 years in theatre.
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Throwback: Shared a vintage photo, humorously criticizing her 1980s perm.
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Upcoming Shows: Dance Like a Man and Autobiography at NCPA.
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Film Work: Latest project Songs of Paradise explores Kashmiri music.
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Legacy: Over three decades of pioneering contributions to Indian theatre.
Sources: The Hans India, Indo Asian News Service, Hamara Photos