About The Event
Legendary writer and filmmaker Sai Paranjpye joins Sonali Kulkarni for an intimate conversation on the wit, discipline, and imagination that has defined her enduring legacy across theatre, film, and literature.
Acclaimed actress Sonali Kulkarni sits down with legendary writer, playwright, theatre director, and filmmaker Sai Paranjpye for an intimate conversation tracing the arc of a remarkable creative life. From publishing her first book, Mulancha Mewa, at the age of eight to shaping generations through theatre, television, and cinema, Paranjpye reflects on a lifelong journey filled with wit, imagination, and landmark works.
The session looks beyond the stories themselves, delving into the craft and discipline behind writing, directing, and performance. Paranjpye shares insights from her early years in a literary Pune household, her beginnings with All India Radio Pune’s children’s programme Balodyan, her celebrated plays and productions across languages, and her acclaimed films such as Sparsh, Chashme Buddoor, Disha, and Saaz.
A Padma Bhushan awardee with four National Film Awards to her name, Paranjpye reflects on her creative process, inspirations, and the evolving landscape of Indian performing arts. The evening offers audiences a rare opportunity to hear a master storyteller look back on her legacy and the art of creating stories that endure.
