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India Today
2 days ago
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- India Today
Shweta Tripathi on turning producer with Cock: I am hungry to act, not greedy
After showcasing her talent as an actor in multiple roles, Shweta Tripathi has now turned producer under her banner, AllMyTea Productions. The queer-themed play 'Cock' by Mike Bartlett is back on stage, with Rytasha Rathore in the lead about her love for the stage in an exclusive chat with India Today, Shweta shared that she had always imagined herself on stage when she dreamt of becoming an actor. She also revealed that the name of her production house is a wordplay on the term almighty, while also representing tea, something that holds great importance in the world of shooting. Shweta Tripathi spoke about the representation of LQBTQI+ community in cinema. advertisementShweta recalled being absolutely blown away when she first read the script. "It's so witty, it's so funny, and it's also award-winning. The character talks about things I deeply relate to. There's a dialogue: 'Why are you telling me that what I sleep with is more important than who I sleep with?' This is such an important line. These days, we've become obsessed with labels. We're in a rush to judge. The play is also about identity, and it explores relationships, identity, and the dilemmas that arise when you realise you have a choice," she said, speaking about 'Cock.' Shweta Tripathi has backed the theatrical play 'Cock' by Mike Bartlett with Rytasha Rathore in the lead role. advertisement When asked why she didn't cast herself in the play, Shweta explained, "I wouldn't cast myself just for the sake of it. I'm hungry to act, but I'm not greedy. And I've done casting before, so I know how crucial it is. Rytasha has done a brilliant job—what she brings to the table, I cannot. We did weeks of readings with multiple actors before we finally zeroed in on her." Shweta Tripathi praised the script of 'Cock' and called it award-winning. As a producer, Shweta Triipathi described herself as hands-on, always striving to support her cast and crew to the best of her ability. She added that she's picking up the tricks of the trade and even checking account books like any other actor also spoke about the portrayal of the LGBTQI+ community in cinema. She noted that society still has a long way to go, and only when we evolve as people will cinema reflect that change. Shweta emphasised that support from audiences is crucial too—a powerful play like this cannot be staged in an empty the debate around casting queer individuals in queer roles, she said, "Of course, it's important. My costume director is from the community, and we definitely want to work with as many people as possible, not just for this project, and certainly not as a tick-box exercise. We're not doing it because people are talking about it. I want to work with people who are talented, dedicated, and hardworking, regardless of their sexuality."advertisementWhen asked how she would introduce the LGBTQI community to a young person, Shweta said they stand for love, freedom, and respect. She questioned why anyone would oppose something rooted in love when hate is what truly needs to be actor added that societal resistance comes from old conditioning, which can and should change. She also pointed out that even ancient texts reflect diversity, and that anything genuine and pure should be accepted, not closing, Shweta spoke about her desire to helm films and shows. She shared that she came to Bombay with big dreams and doesn't want to live with regrets."I don't want to think, 'I wish I'd done this.' If I want to live well and fulfil both my dreams and the dreams of others, I need to keep going. For now, our play is running in Delhi and Mumbai, and I truly hope people come forward to support us financially so I can take it to other cities too. I want to travel with it both domestically and internationally," she added.'Cock' will make its grand new premiere in Delhi on June 6 and on June 10 at Prithvi Theatre in Watch
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Mike Bartlett's play 'Cock' in theatres
It was 14 years ago that Cock won a number of prestigious awards at the Thespo National Theatre Festival 2011, including Best Actor and Best Actress. The Olivier Award-winning play written by British playwright Mike Bartlett was directed by Manish Gandhi and produced by actor Shweta Tripathi. The latter also debuted her AllMyTea Productions with this show. All these years later, the play is being revived by the duo, but with a new cast and a fresh perspective brought on with life's experiences.
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Mike Bartlett's Cock in theatres
It was 14 years ago that Cock won a number of prestigious awards at the Thespo National Theatre Festival 2011, including Best Actor and Best Actress. The Olivier Award-winning play written by British playwright Mike Bartlett was directed by Manish Gandhi and produced by actor Shweta Tripathi. The latter also debuted her AllMyTea Productions with this show. All these years later, the play is being revived by the duo, but with a new cast and a fresh perspective brought on with life's experiences.
