Sunil Shanker
Sunil is an acclaimed theatre practitioner - a respected director and actor who has expanded his directorial practice to include film. He has had the opportunity to work with the ‘giants’ of the theater world – Zia Mohyeddin, Talat Hussain and Rahat Kazmi. Sunil Shanker graduated from the National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) in 2009 (majoring in acting). In September 2015, he formed his very own Theatre group “ SYNA PRODUCTIONS".Shanker’s theatrical productions have included Equus (2017), Chup (2018), East is East (2016), Waiting for Godot.His film productions include I am Shumaila (2021), Next Scene (2021). His current TV and web productions include Qatil Haseenaon ke Naam (on zee5.com, 2022) Khaab Toot jatey hain (Hum TV, 2022) a weberies on Starzplay. Shanker is also an acting coach to several celebrities, and he continues to teach acting at NAPA and Arts Council.
Friday 5th March
Dareecha
A theatre performance, Dareecha opens the window for a better and stronger view of everyone’s life. This is a theatre production, shot as a short film. It shows the journey of a young woman, from suppressed to an empowered Queen. Performed, written and directed proudly by NAPA graduates.