Charte Natok (Bengali Version)

Book Details

• Author: Badal Sarkar
• Publisher: Bangiya Sahitya Samsad
• Language: Bengali

About the Book

Charte Natok (Bengali Version) is a remarkable collection of four plays by the legendary playwright and theatre reformer Badal Sarkar, written during the later phase of his distinguished theatrical career. Designed for performance in intimate and flexible theatre spaces, these plays reflect the innovative spirit and experimental approach that made Badal Sarkar one of the most influential figures in modern Indian theatre.

The collection brings together four stage-worthy dramas that embody the playwright’s mature artistic vision and continuing engagement with social realities, human relationships, and contemporary concerns. Three of the plays were previously published in periodicals and have been successfully staged before audiences, demonstrating their theatrical vitality and relevance. The fourth play, Ore Bihanga, had remained unpublished for many years before being performed by the theatre group Shatabdi, adding a special significance to this volume.

Through these plays, readers encounter Badal Sarkar’s distinctive dramatic style, characterized by simplicity of presentation, powerful ideas, and a deep concern for human experience. The collection highlights his commitment to creating theatre that is both intellectually stimulating and accessible to performers and audiences alike. An important addition to Bengali dramatic literature, Charte Natok is essential reading for students, researchers, theatre practitioners, and admirers of Badal Sarkar’s pioneering contributions to contemporary theatre.