Desh Natak presents Birasa Kabya

Birasa Kabya: This play will be staged at the Mahila Samity Mancha this evening.

Birasa Kabya by Masum Reza is an 'Ethnic Theatre' in which we get a pathetic story of Indian sub-continent during the British colonial period , bringing in the historical event of the 'Munda Rebellion'. Munda tribe, in those days, was oppressed not only by the colonial lords but also by the local feudal lords. Birasa, the tribal leader, organized his community against the century-old repression. Birasa contemplated that only through a unified rebellion could the Mundas get a taste of freedom. At a certain stage,the tribal chief was arrested and killed later on by the British authorities. That made Birasa the tribal god of the group and his fate added fuel to the fire of rebellion, which is historically known as Ulgulan.

Shamsul Alam Bakul is the director of the play. In the play, 61characters have been portrayed by 29 artistes which is a milestone in our theatre. Nasirul Haque Khokon is the light designer whereas Kazi Mizan Koel is the set designer.