Method Acting. It refers to constellation of techniques used to train and assist actors in creating characterisation. This form of acting has been used by some of the very best actors, national as well as international. The two thespians viz. Dilip Kumar from Bollywood and Marlon Brando from Hollywood are known to have indulged in method acting and this very similarity prompted Osianama, India’s pioneering cultural centre, which focusses on Indian and world cinema, to organise a film festival, screening films featuring these two thespians.
Dilip Kumar could not attend the red carpet function, due to ill health, but he was represented by his better half Saira Banu. ‘I usually do not like to attend functions without Dilipsaab, but because it’s a tribute to Dilipsaab and very admirable actor Marlon Brando, I made an exception and am here. I am really impressed to see so many of Dilipsaab’s film posters and I know how difficult it is, to procure old hindi film posters. I am extending my hand to the organisers and together want to have a museum or similar, where these old film posters could be displayed,” the guest of honour Saira Banu said. She was in a hurry to go, but waited for the screening of an iconic hindi film Mughal-e-Azam.
“The Two Thespians Festival’ will screen feature films like Mughal-e-Azam, Tarana, Streetcar Named Desire, Devdas, Andaaz, Aan, Julius Caeser, Aadmi, Daag, Madhumati, Viva Zapata, The Wild One, Shakti, Karma, Gunga Jumna, On The Waterfront, The Teahouse of the August Moon, The Godfather, One-Eyed Jacks, Apocalypse Now, Mutiny on the Bounty, Kranti, Reflections in a Golden Eye and Saudagar. The festival is ongoing at Liberty theatre, Mumbai and will go on till 10th December’15. Alll film lovers are invited by the host.