2nd Naatghar Majuli Theatre Festival 2025 culminates

January 15, 2025 2 Views No Comment

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Majuli | January 15

The 2nd Naatghar Majuli Theatre Festival 2025 held at Milan Sangha in Majuli, Assam concluded on January 12. The festival organised by Naatghar Majuli in collaboration with Majuli Jila Natya Sanmilan and Majuli Jila Moina Parijat, began with an inaugural ceremony graced by actor Adil Hussain.

The event attracted luminaries including Sangeet Natak Akademi Award winners Bhaben Dutta Barbayan and Karuna Bora, alongside notable figures like Mahendra Das, Dhananjay Debnath, and Keshab Krishna Chatradhara.

Highlighting the inaugural day, the book Majulir Panir Kotha, edited by festival director Bhaskar Jyoti Borah and Keshab Krishna Chatradhara, was launched by Rinkumoni Kumbang, a resident of Misamora Village where the concept originated.

The festival’s opening play, Mukti, presented by Naatghar Majuli, explored identity, societal decay, and liberation. Written by Dr Subrat Jyoti Neog and directed by Borah, the play interwove tales inspired by Assamese literary icon Lakshminath Bezbarua.

Another highlight was Makarajal by Nivedon, Nagon, a socio-political drama directed by Jyoti Prasad Bhuyan. It portrayed the disillusionment of a man who witnessed the unfulfilled promises of the Assam agitation. Actor Bidyut Kumar Nath delivered a gripping performance, leaving a lasting impact.

The second day commenced with a children’s drama competition, fostering young talent through collaboration with Majuli Jila Moina Parijat. Alongside the competition, the NGO Saahas conducted a program on cleanliness and waste management, promoting environmental awareness.

The day featured plays including A River’s Tale, a monodrama by Dr Mrinal Jyoti Goswami, performed by Nilutpala Pachani. Based on Priyanka Das’s poetry, it delved into humanity’s connection with nature and women’s resilience against oppression.

The final act, Waphaliya Payek, by Ingit, Ghilamara, depicted the Assamese-Dofola conflict, delivering a heart-wrenching climax that left audiences in awe.

As the festival concluded, Naatghar Majuli honoured individuals like Ranjit Bhuyan and Samiron Goswami for their dedication to the event’s success. Festival director Bhaskar Jyoti Borah lauded the community’s support, calling Majuli a cornerstone of Assam’s cultural renaissance.