Bahurupi stages Tagore's Chitrangada

Tagore's dance drama "Chitrangada" was staged at Shilpakala Academy auditorium on Thursday evening by Bahurupi Natya Sangstha, a prominent drama troupe in Mymensingh.

The troupe staged the dance drama for the first time marking its 40th founding anniversary.

Manash Talukder, Ashmita Shaily, Kabita Sarker, Arifur Rahman Arnob played the leading roles in the drama. The artistes of Bahurupi Sangskritik Academy also assisted the play.

Marking the opening session, a discussion was held.

Prof. Helalul Islam, managing director of Bahurupi, its secretary Shahadat Hossain Khan Hilu, Shah Saiful Alam Pannu, Saiful Islam Dudu, SM Ali Azhar spoke on the occasion.

The speakers said, Bahurupi has contributed greatly to preserve the country's traditional culture since 1975 and has produced many talents in this field.

Earlier, marking the 40th founding anniversary, Bahurupi declared a year-long programme last year that included staging of plays, photo exhibition on 40--year activities of the group, drama festival, seminars and workshops.