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200th staging of Tagore play "Bisharjan" in Ctg

Pranabesh Chakraborty, Chittagong
The 200th staging of a play is truly a landmark for any theatre troupe. Tirjak Natya Dal, a leading theatre group of the port city, has made it to this milestone.
Amid enthusiasm and festivity the group celebrated its 200th stage show of the play “Bisharjan”, a play written by Nobel laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore. The play was staged at Theatre Institute, Chittagong (TIC) premises on Friday. The lyrical drama, directed by Trijak Head Ahmed Iqbal Haider, was first staged at Muslim Hall on August 6, 1995. Later, the production was staged at home and abroad.
On the occasion, theatre enthusiasts of the city as well as seasoned and upcoming artists from several cultural from several districts made for the TIC premises for a two-day festival.
To celebrate the important landmark, a colourful cultural programme and an open discussion were held. The cultural programme featured various solo and group performances of Tagore songs and dance.
Minister for Environment and Forest Hasan Mahmud inaugurated the programme as the chief guest.
In his speech the Minister said that Tirjak had proved that with devotion and commitment to theatre, a troupe could make similar, rapid strides, no matter from which part of the country it began its journey.
Later, artistes of Tirjak presented choral renditions of Tagore songs.
Artistes from School of Oriental Dance presented group and solo dance performances on the open stage at TIC premises followed by songs renditions by artistes from Sangeet Bhaban.
Later, an open discussion titled “Natya charchar goti prokriti” (The paths drama activities traverse) was held.
Noted dramatist Mamunur Rashid was present at the discussion as the chief guest with Dr Anupam Sen in the chair.
At the discussion Mamunur Rashid said responsibility and patriotism are the need of the hour to make a contribution to theatre in the country.
Citing the significant contributions of Trijak to theatre he said no group at home and abroad could stage any of Tagore's plays so many times with credibility.
Terming it a unique event Anupam Sen said leading personalities like Buddhodev Bose and Sudindranath Dutta had criticised the play “Bisarjan” as Tagore had changed the script many times. Though the duo termed it an unsuccessful play, Trijak's initiative proved the popularity of the play.
After ending the discussion a packed audience enjoyed the 200th stage show of the play.
"Bisharjan” is a story against religious bigotry as well as superstitions.