{"product_id":"natak-samagra-2","title":"Natak Samagra 2","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBratya Basu\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eব্রাত্য বসু\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drama and Drama Studies (\u003cem\u003eNatak O Natak Samparkita\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788177569438\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover \u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 464\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 770 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNatak Samagra 2\u003c\/em\u003e is the second volume of Bratya Basu’s collected plays, continuing the journey of one of the most innovative and influential playwrights in contemporary Bengali theatre. This collection brings together a series of powerful plays written between 2004 and 2009. Known for his incisive exploration of political and social themes, Basu delves deeper into the turbulence of modern life, creating works that are both engaging and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume includes both full-length plays and shorter works, each capturing the essence of the time they were written in, with a potent mix of humor, drama, and biting critique. The plays in this collection continue to explore the intersections of politics, human relationships, nature, revolution, love, and societal values. They reflect the anxieties and aspirations of a rapidly changing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile \u003cem\u003eNatak Samagra 1\u003c\/em\u003e introduced his earlier works, this second volume amplifies his thematic concerns and artistic maturity. Bratya Basu’s trademark ability to blend realism with symbolism shines through, offering a unique voice in the landscape of Bengali theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA collection of eight major plays and nine shorter works written between 2004 and 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemes include political fantasy, revolution, human relationships, nature, time, and civilization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA blend of sharp social critique, humor, and poetic drama.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnown for his daring exploration of contemporary issues with humor and wit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor's Bio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBratya Basu\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eব্রাত্য বসু\u003c\/em\u003e) was born on September 25, 1969, in Kolkata. He is a graduate of Presidency College and Calcutta University, with a Master’s degree in Bengali Literature. Basu is widely recognized as one of the leading figures in modern Bengali theatre. Apart from being a playwright, he is also a director and actor, contributing significantly to both theatre and cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is the son of the prominent theatre personality, \u003cstrong\u003eBishnu Basu\u003c\/strong\u003e, and has won several prestigious awards such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShyamal Sen Smriti Samman (1998)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDishari Puraskar (2000)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSatyen Mitra Puraskar (2001, 2003, 2004)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShilpayan Samman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis films \u003cem\u003eRasta\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTeesta\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eTara\u003c\/em\u003e have also garnered attention, further cementing his reputation as an influential artist across different mediums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNatak Samagra 2\u003c\/em\u003e offers a deeper insight into Bratya Basu's ever-evolving vision of theatre, where every play remains relevant and reflective of our times. His works continue to challenge and redefine Bengali theatre, making this collection an essential read for anyone interested in modern drama and its potential to engage with contemporary society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ananda Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49482372710704,"sku":"AnandaPublishers_9788177569438","price":720.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/ananda-publishers-book-default-title-natak-samagra-2-40044636176688.jpg?v=1775973119","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/natak-samagra-2","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}