A Tribute to Ratan Thiyam: The Legacy of a Theatre Maestro
The theatre community in West Bengal mourns the loss of Manipur's theatre legend, Ratan Thiyam, a Padma Shri awardee, who passed away at 77. His passing leaves a significant gap in the arts. Notable figures Rudraprasad Sengupta and Kaushik Sen recall fond memories and his impact on theatre arts.
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The theatre fraternity in West Bengal is in mourning following the passing of Manipur theatre icon, Padma Shri awardee Ratan Thiyam. Esteemed for his extensive contribution to the performing arts, Thiyam's death at 77 leaves an irreplaceable void in the community.
Eminent Kolkata theatre personality, Rudraprasad Sengupta, fondly remembers Thiyam's frequent visits to Kolkata. Thiyam often stayed with Sengupta, engaging in long discussions about stage plays, and had actively participated in the theatre festival organized by Sengupta's group 'Nandikar' many years ago.
Another renowned theatre figure, Kaushik Sen, shares memories of meeting Thiyam during festivals and seminars. Both Sengupta and Sen lament the loss of not having seen him recently but cherish the transformative impact Thiyam made with his unique political theatre style, deeply rooted in Manipur's rich cultural heritage.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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