Prokrity O Puran Desh Natok Festival

Birsa Kabya, an ethnic play

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Birsa Kabya by Masum Reza belongs to 'Ethnic Theatre' in which we get a pathetic story of the 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. Birsa, the tribal leader, organised his community against the century-old repression. Birsa considered 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 Birsa 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, 29 artistes have portrayed 61characters, which is a milestone in our theatre. Nasirul Haque Khokon will be in light designing and Kazi Mizan Koel in set design .