Rabindra Nrityanatya

• Author: Indrani Sen (ইন্দ্রাণী সেন)
• Genre: Rabindraprasanga - Rabindracharcha (Tagore Studies & Discussions)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789354254161
• Pages: 228
• Weight: 412 grams

About the Book

💃 Rabindra Nrityanatya: Sekal Theke Ekal is an in-depth exploration of Rabindranath Tagore’s dance dramas, tracing their journey from their original productions to contemporary adaptations.

🔹 Key Highlights:

• Begins with a historical account of how Tagore himself directed the early productions of his dance dramas.
• Chronicles the evolution of Rabindra Nrityanatya across urban, rural, and international platforms.
• Provides a detailed and well-researched narrative of various productions, styles, and creative interpretations.
• Includes the personal experiences of the author as a performer and singer in several dance dramas.

🎭 An essential read for students, performers, and enthusiasts of Rabindra Sangeet, dance, and theatre.

About the Author

✍️ Indrani Sen (b. January 31, 1957) is a renowned scholar, musician, and educator.

• A brilliant academic, ranked third in West Bengal in the 1974 Higher Secondary Examination.
• Trained in Rabindra Sangeet under her mother Sumitra Sen and the legendary Debabrata Biswas.
• Learned Nazrul Geeti and old Bengali songs from Biman Mukhopadhyay and trained in Indian classical music under Bibhuti Dutta and Purabi Dutta.
• Earned a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Calcutta (1999).
• Served as a professor of Economics for 40 years at Women’s College, Kolkata.
• Currently engaged in music training and research, blending academics with the arts.

📖 A must-have book for anyone interested in the history and evolution of Rabindranath Tagore’s dance dramas.