On Nuakhai, Playwright Rajkumar Sahu Remembers Natya Maharshi Guru Bhagaban Sahu

 

 

     On Nuakhai, Playwright Rajkumar Sahu Remembers Natya Maharshi  Guru Bhagaban Sahu

In Samlarapali village under Padmapur subdivision,on Nuakhai celebration the famous play Tarpani, written by playwright Rajkumar Sahu was staged by the artistes of Gopabandhu Club and received loud applause from thousands of spectators. The play depicted the saga of tribal life, the struggle for rights over forest and land, and the eradication of blind beliefs, presenting these social issues in a powerful manner.

Before the performance, playwright Rajkumar Sahu was felicitated with traditional foot-washing honour and an Uttariya by villagers. On this occasion, he fondly remembered the immortal contribution of late Theatre Guru Bhagaban Sahu, who had endeavoured to establish Nuakhai as a festival of this region in a same date .The youth of the village performed dvSambalpuri folk dances, adding further charm to the celebration.The play was directed by Rajkumar Sahu and the music direction was given by Sheshamohan Sahu.In the musical presentation, Sachetan Hema Dholabandh, Jagabandhu Sahu and Bikram Sahu made memorable contributions. The cast included Ramakant Sahu, Muna Sahu, Tarani Sahu, Ananta Sahu, Palasti Sahu, Lokeshwar Sahu, Tuna Sahu, Linga Sahu, Tufan Sahu and Motilal Sahu, among others.Rajkumar Sahu’s efforts in promoting theatre and spreading social awareness were highly appreciated by the rural community as well as the intellectual circles.