Chetana (theatre group)

Chetana (Bengali: চেতনা) is an Indian theatre group based on Kolkata, West Bengal. It was founded on November 22, 1972 by Arun Mukherjee.

Chetana
FormationNovember 22, 1972 (1972-11-22)
TypeTheatre group
Location
  • Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Artistic director(s)
Arun Mukherjee, Suman Mukhopadhyay, Sujan Mukhopadhyay

History

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On November 22, 1972, Arun Mukherjee, along with his colleagues, formed Chetana. It has produced approximately 30 full length plays and 15 short plays. Its major productions include: Mareech Sambad, Jagannath, Tista Parer brittanta, Mephisto.[1]

Chetana has performed in Europe, North America, Bangladesh, and many major cities in India. On its European tours in 2004, it participated in the Ibsen Stage Festival in Oslo; it has also performed in London.

Plays

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List Of Plays Produced by Chetana
Year of Production Plays Director Actor(s)/Actress(es)
2020 Kusum Kusum
2020 Girgiti
2018 Don — Taake Bhalo Laage

modified version of Dukhi Mukhi Joddha

Sujan Mukhopadhyay Suman Mukhopadhyay(Don),Nibedita Mukhopadhyay(Dulcinea)
2017 Magan rajar pala
2016 Ghashiram Kotwal
2012 Marich Sambad (Revived)
2012 Jagannath (Revived)
2012 Ela Ebong Bimala
2011 Apni Kondike (Revived)
2010 Mrityu Sambad
2009 Chirakumar sabha
2009 Manush kimba Kolbalish
2007 Putul Nacher Itikotha
2005 Apni Kondike
2004 Chalachitto Chanchari (Revived)
2005 Kangal Malsat
2004 Ganashatru
2004 Falguni, Suchana Parba
2003 Nirnoye
2003 Samay Asamayer Britanto
2002 Jagannath (Revived)
2002 Wrong Number
2002 KhotaKhot
2002 Mephisto
2002 Kalantak Lal Fita
2000 Chalachitto Chanchari
2000 Tista Parer Brittanto
2000 Jaysa ka Taysa
1999 Maa
1998 Haraner Natjamai
1997 Gantobyo
1977 Ulki
1996 Bagh
1996 Jagannath (Hindi)
1995 Vul Rasta
1994 Dukhi Mukhi Joddha
1993 End Game
1992 Notir Kotha
1992 Coriolanus
1990 Horipodo Horibol
1990 Daain
1989 Kabeer (based on Kabira Khada Bazaar Mein)
1988 Jeshtho Putra
1986 Valo Manusher Pala (Revived)
1985 Roshan
1984 Vuter Bore
1982 Maa
1982 Tomader Juddho Tomra Koro
1982 Kshetu Bagdi O Gopal Kahar
1980 Somadhan
1977 Oppenheimer
1977 Ulki
1977 Jagannath
1975 Ramjatra
1974 Spartacus
1974 Valo Manusher Pala
1973 Marich Sambad

References

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  1. ^ "Chetana". Group Theatre Research Journal. Prasanta Dhar. February 12, 2010.
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