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Bohurupee
Bohurupee is a Bengali premier theatre group. Bohurupee was founded in 1948 by several active members who left the Indian People's Theatre Association. The group was created to present the experimental Bengali drama in unusual form. Early days After breaking away from Indian People's Theatre Association, prominent Bengali theatre personalities like Sombhu Mitra, Bijon Bhattacharya created Bohurupee in 1948. The group came into prominence as a composite drama form. This period was a period of struggle for Bohurupee. Between 1950 and 1958 they directed multiple important plays. They staged Rabindranath Tagore's play ''Char Adhyay'' in 1951. In 1958, they stage another work of Tagore - Raktakaravi. In ''Putulkhela'' (1958), which was a depiction of Ibsen's ''Doll's House'', Bohurupee touched a sensitive contemporary issue in bold manner. ''Dasachakra'' (1962) was adapted from An Enemy of the People, ''An Enemy of the People'' by Henrik Ibsen. Selected plays *Char Adhyay (1951) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sombhu Mitra
Sombhu Mitra (22 August 1915 – 19 May 1997) was an Indian film and stage actor, director, playwright, reciter and an Indian theatre personality, known especially for his involvement in Bengali theatre, where he is considered a pioneer. He remained associated with the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) for a few years before founding the ''Bohurupee'' theatre group in Kolkata in 1948. He is most noted for films like '' Dharti Ke Lal'' (1946), '' Jagte Raho'' (1956), and his production of ''Rakta Karabi'' based on Rabindranath Tagore's play in 1954 and ''Chand Baniker Pala'', his most noted play as a playwright. In 1966, the Sangeet Natak Akademi awarded him its highest award, the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship for lifetime contribution, then in 1970, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour, and in 1976 the Ramon Magsaysay Award. Early life and education Born in Calcutta (now Kolkata), India, on 22 August 1915, Sombhu Mitra wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tripti Mitra
Tripti Mitra (''née'' Bahaduri; 25 October 1925 – 24 May 1989) was a popular Indian actress of Bengali theatre and films, and wife of Sombhu Mitra, noted theatre director, with whom she co-founded pioneering theatre group ''Bohurupee'' in 1948. She has acted in films like '' Jukti Takko Aar Gappo'' and '' Dharti Ke Lal''. She was awarded Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, the highest Indian recognition given to practicing artists, given by Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy for Music, Dance and Drama in 1962 for Theatre acting, and the Padma Shri in 1971 by Government of India in Arts field. Early life and education Tripti Mitra was born in Dinajpur (British India) on 25 October 1925. Her father was Ashutosh Bhaduri and mother was Shailabala Debi. In Dinajpur Minor School she studied up to class six, then she came to Kolkata and got admission in Pyaricharan School. After passing Higher Secondary Examination from that school, she got admission in Ashutosh College. Bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |