Lushin Dubey
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Lushin Dubey is an India
n stage actor and director. She directed, acted and scripted many drama productions for over twenty years. Lushin is also known for her Solo plays Untitled and Pinki Virani
's Bitter Chocolate with theatre director Arvind Gaur
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 and Perfect Husband.
(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
.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n stage actor and director. She directed, acted and scripted many drama productions for over twenty years. Lushin is also known for her Solo plays Untitled and Pinki Virani
Pinki Virani
Pinki Virani is an Indian writer and journalist who has won critical acclaim for her works "Once was Bombay", and "Aruna's Story".-Early life and education:...
's Bitter Chocolate with theatre director Arvind Gaur
Arvind Gaur
Arvind Gaur , Indian theatre director, is known for his work in innovative, socially and politically relevant theatre. Gaur's plays are contemporary and thought-provoking, connecting intimate personal spheres of existence to larger social political issues...
She also acted in film like Partition (2007),Murder Unveiled
Murder Unveiled
Murder Unveiled is a 2005 Canadian television movie. The movie is based on the true story of the Jaswinder Kaur Sidhu murder. First Aired on CBC February 6, 2006....
(2005) for which she won 2006 Gemini Award
2006 Gemini Awards
The 21st Gemini Awards were held on November 4, 2006 to honour achievements in Canadian television. The ceremony was conducted at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, British Columbia and broadcast on Global.-Best News/Information Series:...
for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series and Perfect Husband.
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 WomenLady Shri Ram College for Women
Lady Shri Ram College for Women , is a constituent college of the University of Delhi. It is recognized as one of the premier women's institutions for liberal arts education in India.It isalso known as the Wellesley of the East....
(LSR), University of Delhi
University of Delhi
The University of Delhi is a central university situated in Delhi, India and is funded by Government of India. Established in 1922, it offers courses at the undergraduate and post-graduate level. Vice-President of India Mohammad Hamid Ansari is the Chancellor of the university...
, India and was then deeply involved in teaching mentally challenged kids. Lushin is married with two daughters, Ilina and Tara. Her sibling Lillete Dubey
Lillete Dubey
Lillete Dubey is an Indian actress who appeared on the stage and in Bollywood films. Dubey is noted for appearing in some of the most popular Indian movies, including Baghban, Kal Ho Naa Ho and Fanaa. Her another notable appearance is in the Mira Nair movie Monsoon Wedding.-Personal life and...
is also an actress. Her husband, Dr. Pradeep Dubey
Pradeep Dubey
Pradeep Dubey, born January 9, 1951 in Patna, Bihar, India, is an American game theorist. He is Professor of Economics at State University of New York, Stony Brook and a member of at Stony Brook. He also holds a visiting position at Cowles Foundation, Yale University. He did his schooling from...
is a Leading Professor of Economics at Stony Brook University and Adjunct Professor at Yale
YALE
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. In college days she also acted with Barry John
Barry John (theatre director)
Barry John is a British born, Indian theatre director and teacher, who was the Founder-Director of 'Theatre Action Group' , one of the early theatre group based in Delhi. In 1997, he launched Imago Media Company, along with Sanjay Sujitabh, and also started Imago Acting School in Delhi, both of...
.
Theatre
- Lushin's first solo play "Untitled" solo directed & scripted by Arvind GaurArvind GaurArvind Gaur , Indian theatre director, is known for his work in innovative, socially and politically relevant theatre. Gaur's plays are contemporary and thought-provoking, connecting intimate personal spheres of existence to larger social political issues...
, traveled to the US, UK and Edinburgh Fringe Festival.Untitled has already completed more than 200 shows. some of the cities have been Boston, Chicago, Rochester, New York, Dallas, Houston, Washington D.C., and Palo Alto San Francisco. It has also been staged at the Smithsonian Institute and at Harvard
- Her second Solo Bitter Chocolate is based on Pinki ViraniPinki ViraniPinki Virani is an Indian writer and journalist who has won critical acclaim for her works "Once was Bombay", and "Aruna's Story".-Early life and education:...
's book
- Her major directed plays are - Life of Gautam Budda,Mushkan.
- She acted with Alyque PadamseeAlyque PadamseeAlyque Padamsee is an Indian theater personality and ad film maker. He is probably best known in the English-speaking world for playing Muhammad Ali Jinnah in the film Gandhi...
in William ShakespeareWilliam ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon"...
's MacbethMacbethThe Tragedy of Macbeth is a play by William Shakespeare about a regicide and its aftermath. It is Shakespeare's shortest tragedy and is believed to have been written sometime between 1603 and 1607... - Recently she directed Salam India, a play inspired by diplomat writer Pavan K. Varma ’s very well received book, Being Indian
Filmography
| Title | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Amu Amu (film) Amu is a critically acclaimed 2005 film directed by Shonali Bose, based on her own novel by the same name. It stars Konkona Sen Sharma, Brinda Karat, and Ankur Khanna... |
Meera Sehgal |
| Socha Na Tha Socha Na Tha Socha Na Tha is a Hindi language movie, released on 4 March 2005. It debuts Abhay Deol and stars Ayesha Takia & Apoorva Jha. It is the first movie Imtiaz Ali directed... |
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| Murder Unveiled Murder Unveiled Murder Unveiled is a 2005 Canadian television movie. The movie is based on the true story of the Jaswinder Kaur Sidhu murder. First Aired on CBC February 6, 2006.... (TV) |
Kuldeep Samra | |
| 2007 | Partition | Mumtaz Khan |
| Perfect Husband | ||
| 2011 | Delhi Belly | Sonia's mother |
Awards
- Karmaveer PuraskaarKarmaveer PuraskaarThe Karmaveer Puraskaar are National People's Awards for Citizen Social Justice and Action instituted by the citizens and people of India. These awards are instituted by iCONGO- Confederation of NGOs – a Public-Private-People partnership in association with other partners from industry, media,...
Noble Laureates, 2009 - Radha Krishna Award for her contribution to Delhi’s art & culture,2009