Kokborok drama

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Drama was brought into the Kokborok-speaking population by the Yatra (Jatra) performers of Bengal. The rulers of Independent Tripura were the first to present and perform drama in Tripura. Though in the beginning the presentations of yatras (jatras) were limited to the Royal Compound, in course of time it came out of the royal compound and mass people also began to enjoy it and join it.

History[]

Having the basic foundation to perform in the open-air theatre, Kokborok-speaking people came to compose and present drama in their language during the period of the Tripura Janasiksha Samiti Movement (1945-late 1950s). "Agiya Chalo" written by Sudhanya Debbarma was the first drama in Kokborok.

After "Agiye Chalo" "" was presented in 1973 by the Kokborok Sahitya Sabha, written and directed by . In the middle 1970s many groups came to present theatre using modern style, sound and music, etc. "" was one of the popular ones during this time, as also "" and "". , a renowned musician and actor became very popular at this time due to his acting in "" and has also been awarded by the Sahitya Academy.

Modern drama[]

"" composed by Nanda Kumar Deb Barma was presented by Kokborok Sahitya Sabha in 1983. They also organised a from 1988 and exposed many groups and talented artists to the audience. Some of the groups have been awarded at the national level in India. Kokborok Sahitya Sabha also presented a drama "" by at Tezpur, Assam in 1989.

"Lampra" another theatre group started productions in 1990s with the most attractive "" Lampra won first prize in Yatra Utsav 1995 with the marvellous production "", based on a popular Kokborok folk tale. "" won second prize in 1996 with "". Since then they have produced many popular plays like "", "", "" etc. is the pioneer and organising personality of Tiyari.

"" formed in 1997 has presented excellent dramas in this short period, including tele-serials such as "", "", "". All these above mentioned groups are based in Agartala the capital city. Others such as "" of Mandai, "" of are also leading groups.

Future[]

In such a short period of history Kokborok has developed a quite modern drama groups and talents at both regional and national levels without much support from the state government. Regular workshops, symposia, discussions and festivals regarding Kokborok drama are being encouraged now by the people.

Eminent personalities of Kokborok drama[]

Bubar, Mukunne, Kokkisa, Koktanghai, Mari, Randijwkma, Sikhok, Reg-Swnam, Bolongni Muktarwi Sarao, Koktun Khotalbai, Kwplai, Kantomoni, Imangni Bwsarok, Shehi Bukhukswk Ha, Nuai, Rung, Sundurjak, Yapiri, Dogar, Longtoraini Eklobyo, Bwsak Kaisao, Da-kuphur, Chobani Swkang, Swkango Choba, Kotor Buma-Bwsa

  • , awarded first prize in Yubo Utsav, Bhopal for Chamari Ompai; Chethuang, Eklobya, Kwkharang Siyal, etc.
  • , awarded 2nd prize in Yuba Utsav 1996; Khumpui, Buini Hambara, Baithang Dogwra, Kuchuk Kheregbar, Kuchuk Ha-Sikam, Swkal, etc

See also[]

References[]

  • A Few lines on Kokborok Drama, by Nanda Kumar Debbarma, "Tui" Magazine, Tribal Research Institute, Agartala.
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