Book Details

• Title: Bijon Bhattacharya

• Author: Biswaroop Chakraborty

• Language: Bengali

• Publisher: Parul Prakashani Pvt Ltd

• ISBN: 9789386186003

• Cover: Paperback

About the Book

Bijon Bhattacharya, the iconic playwright, director, and actor, is renowned for his fearless depiction of the struggles faced by marginalized and oppressed communities. From his journey through fire to the humble lanes of Hanskhali, Bhattacharya portrayed the pain and resilience of neglected lives with unwavering honesty in Bengali theatre.

Breaking away from the ideological confines of the Gan Natya Sangha, he pioneered new theatre groups such as ‘Calcutta Theatre’ and later ‘Kavachkundal.’ His creative legacy includes twenty-five original plays centered around the lives of the marginalized, in which he not only wrote but also performed.

A pioneer of modern Bengali realistic drama, Bijon Bhattacharya’s work extends beyond theatre into the realms of Hindi and Bengali screenplay writing, showcasing his extraordinary versatility. This book offers a faithful account of his life and contributions, capturing the essence of a stalwart who revolutionized Bengali drama and enriched Indian theatre.