Natak O Natyakatha

• Author: গঙ্গাপদ বসু (Gangapad Basu)
• Publisher: Ananda Publishers
• Language: Bengali
• Edition: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788177569223
• Pages: 780
• Weight: 1208 gm

Book Description:

নাটক ও নাট্যকথা (Natak O Natyakatha) is a pivotal collection that chronicles the life and works of the iconic playwright and actor, Gangapad Basu. The book offers a comprehensive insight into his contributions to the Bengali theatre world, especially during the era of the Nabanatya movement, which aimed at bringing contemporary, realistic drama to the stage. It includes the rare essays and critical pieces from নাটক ও নাট্য-আন্দোলন (Natak O Naty Andolon), which shed light on the revolutionary change in Indian theatre and the rise of plays such as Jabanbandi (1943) and Nabanna (1944) by Bijon Bhattacharya. These plays introduced a new dimension to theatre by portraying the real lives of common people.

Gangapad Basu, a prominent figure in the Nabanatya movement, worked alongside illustrious personalities such as Manaranjan Bhattacharya, Bijon Bhattacharya, Shombhu Mitra, Trupti Mitra, and others. He was not only a key participant in stage productions like Nabanna, Raktakorobi, and Dakghar but also wrote plays that gained popularity in his time. This volume not only includes his rare essays but also twelve of his significant plays, marking his place as both a playwright and a critic in the history of Bengali theatre.

Gangapad Basu's contributions to theatre are invaluable, and this collection serves as a document of his artistic vision, his impact on Indian theatre, and his role in shaping its future. It is a crucial text for those interested in the evolution of theatre, its movements, and its practitioners