November 5, 1978, marked the day when Prithvi Theatre first opened its doors to the public, with the staging of GP Deshpande's iconic play, Udhvast Dharmashala. Designed by architect Ved Segan, the space named after the theatre group that legend Prithviraj Kapoor started in 1944, was inaugurated in his memory by his son and actor Shashi Kapoor and his wife, Jennifer Kendal Kapoor. From that day on until today, it has been a sanctuary and nursery for theatre, with some of the biggest names in the industry staging iconic productions, hosting inspiring discussions and conducting workshops every year at its annual festival.

The Prithvi Theatre Festival, 2017