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'''Parthapratim Deb<ref group="lower-greek">Spelling according to [https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/theatre/mirroring-the-human-condition/article5610015.ece The Hindu]</ref>''' (or '''Partha Pratim Deb'''<ref group="lower-greek">Spelling according to [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/theatre/goynar-baksho-to-be-staged-soon/articleshow/65978879.cms The Times of India].</ref>) is an Indian actor, director, playwright, singer & music composer in Bengali theater. The well-known Bengali Thespian is a member of [[Nandikar]] since 1986 and has also founded his own theatre organization, Baghajatin Alaap in 2005.
'''Parthapratim Deb<ref group="lower-greek">Spelling according to [https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/theatre/mirroring-the-human-condition/article5610015.ece The Hindu]</ref>''' (or '''Partha Pratim Deb'''<ref group="lower-greek">Spelling according to [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/theatre/goynar-baksho-to-be-staged-soon/articleshow/65978879.cms The Times of India].</ref>) is an Indian actor, director, playwright, singer & music composer in Bengali theater. The well-known Bengali Thespian is a member of [[Nandikar]] since 1986 and has also founded his own theatre organization, Baghajatin Alaap in 2005.


After graduation from [[University of Calcutta|Calcutta University]], he joined [[Nandikar]] and contributed in multiple capacities in stellar productions namely ''Football, Antigone, Feriwalar Mrityu, Sankhapurer Sukanya, Gotroheen, Sesh Sakshatkar, Nana Ronger Din, Ei Shohor Ei Shomoy, Ek Theke Baaro, Ajnatobash, Shojon Badiyar Ghaat, Amar Priyo Rabindranath, Madhabi, Nachni, Panchajanya''. His long-standing involvement with [[Nandikar]] highlights his commitment to the growth and evolution of Bengali theatre.
After graduation from [[University of Calcutta|Calcutta University]], he joined [[Nandikar]] and contributed in multiple capacities to popular productions such as ''Nana Ronger Din'', ''Amar Priyo Rabindranath'', ''Madhabi'', ''Nachni'', and ''Panchajanya''. His long-standing involvement with [[Nandikar]] highlights his commitment to the growth and evolution of Bengali theater.


Parthapratim is immensely celebrated for his musical talent, which sets him apart from many of his contemporaries in Bengali theatre. He is among the very few actors in Bengali theatre who are also phenomenal singers. One of his trademarks in his plays is the remarkable usage of songs, music, and choreographies, which add a unique dimension to his productions and captivate audiences.
Parthapratim is widely known for his musical talent, which sets him apart from many of his contemporaries in Bengali theater. He is among the very few actors in Bengali theater who have vocal training and actively sing on stage. A key highlight in his plays is the remarkable usage of songs, music, and choreographed dances: a unique and relatively new trait in Bengali theater.


Deb, renowned as a remarkable theatre trainer, joined Nandikar as a trainee in 1986. Over the years, he advanced to become a theatre trainer there. In addition to his work with [[Nandikar]], Deb founded Baghajatin Alaap, where he conducts regular theatre workshops. Besides, he has trained actors all over West Bengal and excels in working with children and has directed some of remarkable plays namely, ''Gorabubr Swapno,'' ''Indian Idol & Swapna Muhurte'' (written by [[Debshankar Haldar|Debshankar Halder]]), ''Tota Kahini, Light of Asia (a production by Mrittika, New Jersey), Monikatha, Wazeb Miyar Biya (a production by Samatat) and others.''
Deb, renowned as a remarkable theater trainer himself, joined Nandikar as a trainee in 1986. Over the years, he advanced to become a theater trainer there. In addition to his work with [[Nandikar]], Deb founded [[Baghajatin Alaap]], where he conducts regular theater workshops. Besides, he has trained actors all over West Bengal and teaches theater to children professionally. Some children's productions he has directed include ''Gorabubr Swapno'', ''Indian Idol & Swapna Muhurte'' (written by [[Debshankar Haldar|Debshankar Halder]]), ''Tota Kahini, Light of Asia'', ''Monikatha, Wazeb Miyar Biya'', and others.


His expertise extends internationally, as he frequently travels to train Bengali actors and conduct workshops in countries such as the USA, Canada, Australia, Kuwait, Sweden, and Oman. Through these efforts, he has significantly contributed to the training of both children and adult artists in Kolkata and abroad.
His expertise extends internationally, as he frequently travels to train Bengali actors and conduct workshops in countries such as the USA, Canada, Australia, Kuwait, Sweden, and Oman. Through these efforts, he has significantly contributed to the training of both children and adult artists in Kolkata and abroad.
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# '''দুটি নাটক (Duti Natok)'''
# '''দুটি নাটক (Duti Natok)'''
#* '''সম্পর্ক (Samparka)''' ({{Lang-bn|সম্পর্ক}}) is a Bengali play written<ref name="Sampraka">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/theatre/baghajatin-alaap-all-set-to-premiere-samparka/articleshow/66071538.cms Baghajatin Alaap all set to premiere Samparka]</ref> by Parthapratim Deb that revolves around the lives of three generations of men who face a sudden reality check when their old deeds are come back to haunt them in the middle of a happy reunion to celebrate two birthdays. The play premiered on October 5, 2018 at the ''Gyan Mancha'' in [[Kolkata]]. [[Dulal Lahiri]] and [[Shantilal Mukherjee]] played the lead roles along with Parthapratim's son, [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5181205/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Rup Deb]<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/theatre/dulal-lahiri-and-shantilal-mukherjee-to-share-the-stage/articleshow/64961447.cms Dulal Lahiri and Shantilal Mukherjee to share the stage]</ref>.
#* '''সম্পর্ক (Samparka)''' ({{Lang-bn|সম্পর্ক}}) is a Bengali play written<ref name="Sampraka">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/theatre/baghajatin-alaap-all-set-to-premiere-samparka/articleshow/66071538.cms Baghajatin Alaap all set to premiere Samparka]</ref> by Parthapratim Deb that revolves around the lives of three generations of men who face a sudden reality check when their old deeds are come back to haunt them in the middle of a happy reunion to celebrate two birthdays. The play premiered on October 5, 2018 at the ''Gyan Mancha'' in [[Kolkata]]. [[Dulal Lahiri]] and [[Shantilal Mukherjee]] played the lead roles along with Parthapratim's son, [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5181205/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Rup Deb]<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/theatre/dulal-lahiri-and-shantilal-mukherjee-to-share-the-stage/articleshow/64961447.cms Dulal Lahiri and Shantilal Mukherjee to share the stage]</ref>.
#* '''Mufti-e-Azam,''' a Bengali play revolving around the [[Battle of Karbala]] between the army of the second [[Umayyad Caliphate|Umayyad caliph]] [[Yazid I]] (<abbr>r.</abbr> 680–683) and a small army led by [[Husayn ibn Ali]], the grandson of the Islamic prophet [[Muhammad]], at [[Karbala]], [[Sawad]] (modern-day southern [[Iraq]]). Inspired from ‘Bishad Shindhu’ by Mir Mosharraf Hossain, this play is yet to be stage and all rights are reserved to the playwright, Parthapratim Deb.
#* '''Mufti-e-Azam,''' a Bengali play revolving around the [[Battle of Karbala]] between the army of the second [[Umayyad Caliphate|Umayyad caliph]] [[Yazid I]] (<abbr>r.</abbr> 680–683) and a small army led by [[Husayn ibn Ali]], the grandson of the Islamic prophet [[Muhammad]], at [[Karbala]], [[Sawad]] (modern-day southern [[Iraq]]). Inspired from ‘Bishad Shindhu’ by Mir Mosharraf Hossain, this play is yet to be staged.


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Revision as of 18:52, 18 June 2024

Parthapratim Deb
পার্থপ্রতিম দেব
Born (1963-11-08) 8 November 1963 (age 60)
Kolkata, India
Alma materSanskrit Collegiate School, Calcutta University
Occupation(s)Singer, Actor, Director, Playwright
Known forPanchajanya, Naachni, Goynar Baksho
Spouse
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(m. 2001)​
ChildrenRup Deb
Parents
  • Jogesh Chandra Deb (father)
  • Mira Deb (mother)

Parthapratim Deb[α] (or Partha Pratim Deb[β]) is an Indian actor, director, playwright, singer & music composer in Bengali theater. The well-known Bengali Thespian is a member of Nandikar since 1986 and has also founded his own theatre organization, Baghajatin Alaap in 2005.

After graduation from Calcutta University, he joined Nandikar and contributed in multiple capacities to popular productions such as Nana Ronger Din, Amar Priyo Rabindranath, Madhabi, Nachni, and Panchajanya. His long-standing involvement with Nandikar highlights his commitment to the growth and evolution of Bengali theater.

Parthapratim is widely known for his musical talent, which sets him apart from many of his contemporaries in Bengali theater. He is among the very few actors in Bengali theater who have vocal training and actively sing on stage. A key highlight in his plays is the remarkable usage of songs, music, and choreographed dances: a unique and relatively new trait in Bengali theater.

Deb, renowned as a remarkable theater trainer himself, joined Nandikar as a trainee in 1986. Over the years, he advanced to become a theater trainer there. In addition to his work with Nandikar, Deb founded Baghajatin Alaap, where he conducts regular theater workshops. Besides, he has trained actors all over West Bengal and teaches theater to children professionally. Some children's productions he has directed include Gorabubr Swapno, Indian Idol & Swapna Muhurte (written by Debshankar Halder), Tota Kahini, Light of Asia, Monikatha, Wazeb Miyar Biya, and others.

His expertise extends internationally, as he frequently travels to train Bengali actors and conduct workshops in countries such as the USA, Canada, Australia, Kuwait, Sweden, and Oman. Through these efforts, he has significantly contributed to the training of both children and adult artists in Kolkata and abroad.

Early life and education

Parthapratim Deb was born in Kolkata, West Bengal on November 8, 1963. He completed his school education at the prestigious Sanskrit Collegiate School, known for its emphasis on classical studies and traditional values. Following his school education, Parthapratim pursued higher education at Calcutta University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He received a scholarship from the Department of Culture, Government of India in 1990.

In 1980, Parthapratim undertook training in Rabindra Sangeet under Shri Goutam Halder. After his graduation in 1981, he started taking classes in Hindustani Classical Music under the renowned singer Pandit Sushil Bose, a senior student of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan in Patiala Gharana. Alongisde Nandikar, Deb founded Baghajatin Alaap in 2005 along with his wife Rupa Deb to embark on the creative journey together. Baghajatin Alaap soon increased in number and made remarkable contributions to Bengali theatre with Parthpratim's musical creations and unique productions.

Career outside of theater

Parthapratim Deb has served as a dramatics teacher of the [1]Ashok Hall Group of Schools, G.D. Birla Centre For Education, Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar (MBSV), Shri Shikshayatan School, Swar Sangam in Kolkata, India and G.D. Birla Memorial School, Aryaman Vikram Birla Institute of Learning in Uttarkhand, India.

Publications

Parthapratim Deb has published four original plays, including Naachni, Panchajanya, Samparka, & Mufti-e-Azam. These plays are contained in three books named:

  1. নাচনি (Naachni) (Bengali: নাচনি, IAST: Nācni) is a Bengali play[1] written by Parthapratim Deb that centers around the miserable life of dancing girls' in the Indian subcontinent. It was adapted from Subrata Mukhopadhyay's novel Rasik[1] (Bengali: রসিক) and premiered in 2013 at the Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata. Naachni tells the story of young girls who are condemned to a life of being sex slaves and entertaining the rich and powerful with their dance performances. The production has a rich collection of songs and dances that depict the gore, guilt, poverty, and sexual exploitation in a system controlled by degenerate men (known as rasiks). Parthapratim directed the play and composed its music as well. Some stalwarts of contemporary Bengali theater such as Rudraprasad Sengupta, Swatilekha Sengupta, Sohini Sengupta, and Debshankar Halder.
  2. পাঞ্চজন্য (Panchajanya) (Sanskrit: पाञ्चजन्य, Bengali: পাঞ্চজন্য, IAST: Pāñcajanya) is a Bengali play [2] written by Parthapratim Deb named after Panchajanya, a mythological conch of Vishnu that produced the primeval sound of creation. Woven into the storylines of Mausala Parva, Mahaprasthanika Parva, and Harivaṃśa Parva, the play is connects the various episodes of Mahabharata based on the lament of Gandhari — wife of Dhritarashtra and mother to 100 dead sons and her eventual cursing of Krishna. In the play, Gandhari accuses Krishna of leaving the path of Dharma and therefore curses his clan (the Yadavas) to death by in-fighting. The play premiered[3] on 16th June 2016 at the Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata under the banner of the theater group Nandikar[2]. Deb played the role of the old Krishna[3] in its debut performance, where Sohini Sengupta played the role of Gandhari.
  3. দুটি নাটক (Duti Natok)
    • সম্পর্ক (Samparka) (Bengali: সম্পর্ক) is a Bengali play written[4] by Parthapratim Deb that revolves around the lives of three generations of men who face a sudden reality check when their old deeds are come back to haunt them in the middle of a happy reunion to celebrate two birthdays. The play premiered on October 5, 2018 at the Gyan Mancha in Kolkata. Dulal Lahiri and Shantilal Mukherjee played the lead roles along with Parthapratim's son, Rup Deb[5].
    • Mufti-e-Azam, a Bengali play revolving around the Battle of Karbala between the army of the second Umayyad caliph Yazid I (r. 680–683) and a small army led by Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, at Karbala, Sawad (modern-day southern Iraq). Inspired from ‘Bishad Shindhu’ by Mir Mosharraf Hossain, this play is yet to be staged.

Theater

As Music Director/Associate Music Director/Lyricist/Playback Singer

Year Play Production by Director Drama
1988 Antigone Nandikar Rudraprasad Sengupta Chittaranjan Ghosh
Football Peter Terson/Rudraprasad Sengupta
Shesh Shakshatkaar Vladlen Dozortsev/Rudraprasad Sengupta
1991 Ek Theke Baaro Goutam Halder Swatilekha Sengupta
1992 Sankhapurer Sukanya Rudraprasad Sengupta Bertolt Brecht/Rudraprasad Sengupta
1994 Feriwalar Mrityu Arthur Miller/Rudraprasad Sengupta
1996 Gotroheen
1997 Nagar Keertan Goutam Halder Koushik Ray Chowdhury/Goutam Halder
1998 Brechter Khonje Rudraprasad Sengupta Koushik Ray Chowdhury
2000 Ei Sahar Ei Samay
2003 Sojan Badier Ghat Goutam Halder Jasimuddin
2004 Wazeb Miyar Biya Samatat Parthapratim Deb
2006 Nana Ranger Din[6] Nandikar Rudraprasad Sengupta Anton Chekov/

Ajitesh Bandyopadhyay

Notun Chele Natobor[6] Goutam Halder Swatilekha Sengupta
Padma Nodir Majhi Pratikriti Alok Deb Manik Bandyopadhyay/Alok Deb
2007 Jaha Chai Nandikar Rudraprasad Sengupta William Shakespeare
Palashi Natadha Shib Mukhopadhyay
2008 Aahare Shaishab[6] Parthapratim Deb Debshankar Halder
Ajnatobaas[6] Sumanta Gangopadhyay Sukanta Gangopadhyay
2009 Madhabi[6] Nandikar Swatilekha Sengupta Bhisham Sahani/Swatilekha Sengupta
2010 Mahabhoj Baghajatin Alaap Parthapratim Deb Rabindranath Tagore/Parthapratim Deb
2011 Amar Priyo Rabindranath[6] Nandikar Swatilekha Sengupta Koushik Ray Chowdhury
2012 Sagina Mahato Baghajatin Alaap Parthapratim Deb Badal Sircar
2013 Naachni[6] Nandikar Subrata Mukhopadhyay/Parthapratim Deb
2014 Parashmoni Baghajatin Alaap Parthapratim Deb
2015 Kittankhola Selim Al Deen
Indian Idol Mirttika, NJ, USA Debshankar Halder
2017 Panchajanya[6] Nandikar Sohini Sengupta Parthapratim Deb
Light of Asia Mirttika, NJ, USA Parthapratim Deb
Sagina Mahato Epic Actors Workshop, NJ, USA Badal Sircar
2017 Goynar Baksho Baghajatin Alaap Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay/Parthapratim Deb
Shiladitya Mirttika, NJ, USA Parthapratim Deb
2018 Aranyadeb Swapnalu Premangshu Ray Bratya Basu
Sagina Mahato Brischik, Seattle, USA Parthapratim Deb Badal Sircar
Samparka Baghajatin Alaap Parthapratim Deb
2019 Ranighater Brittanto
Mrityu Na Hotya Spotlight Ohio, USA Bibhash Chakraborty
Manush[6] Nandikar Sohini Sengupta Anindita Chakraborty
2020 Aprakashito Baghajatin Alaap Parthapratim Deb Parthapratim Deb
2021 Kaaler Mandira
2022 Padma Nodir Majhi Manik Bandyopadhyay/Alok Deb
2023 Agoon Rakesh Ghosh
Indian Idol TSS, Canada Debshankar Halder
Mayukh Naame Ekhane Keu Thake Na Kathak, Sydney, Asutralia Tito Ray Dibyendu Dasgupta
2024 Je Nodi Morupothe Baghajatin Alaap Rudrarup Mukhopadyay
2024 Kittonkhola[7] Bay Area Amateur Thespians, San Francisco, USA Parthapratim Deb Selim Al Deen

As Music Director/Associate Music Director/Lyricist/Playback Singer

Year Play Production by Director Playwright Role
1988 Kalpurnima Natadha Shib Mukhopadhyay Music Director
1991 Ek Theke Baaro Nandikar Goutam Halder Swatilekha Sengupta
1992 Sankhapurer Sukanya Rudraprasad Sengupta Bertolt Brecht/Rudraprasad Sengupta Associate Music Director
1994 Jochona Kumari Anyo Theater Bibhash Chakraborty Sunil Gangopadhyay Music Director
1996 Gotroheen Nandikar Rudraprasad Sengupta Arthur Miller/Rudraprasad Sengupta
2003 Mahabharat Natadha Shib Mukhopadhyay
2004 Wazeb Miyar Biya Samatat Parthapratim Deb
2006 Nana Ranger Din Nandikar Rudraprasad Sengupta Anton Chekov/

Ajitesh Bandyopadhyay

Playback SInger
2009 Madhabi Nandikar Swatilekha Sengupta Bhisham Sahani/Swatilekha Sengupta Associate Music Director
2009 Shakuntala Natadha Shib Mukhopadhyay Music Director
2010 Mrinal Eka Natadha Shib Mukhopadhyay Music Director
2012 Sagina Mahato Baghajatin Alaap Parthapratim Deb Badal Sircar Lyricist, Music Director
2013 Naachni Nandikar Subrata Mukhopadhyay/Parthapratim Deb
2014 Parashmoni Baghajatin Alaap Parthapratim Deb
2016 Panchajanya Nandikar Parthapratim Deb Koushik Ray Chowdhury
2017 Goynar Baksho Baghajatin Alaap Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay/Parthapratim Deb
2018 Samparka Baghajatin Alaap Parthapratim Deb
2019 Ranighater Brittanto
2023 Agoon Parthapratim Deb Rakesh Ghosh

Notes

  1. ^ Spelling according to The Hindu
  2. ^ Spelling according to The Times of India.

References

  1. ^ a b Mirroring the human condition, archived from the original on 24 January 2014, retrieved 9 June 2024
  2. ^ a b Panchajanya: Nandikar’s conch of success on its 64th birthday
  3. ^ a b "Review: 'Panchajanya' was a nice play from Nandikar".
  4. ^ Baghajatin Alaap all set to premiere Samparka
  5. ^ Dulal Lahiri and Shantilal Mukherjee to share the stage
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i Nandikar past productions
  7. ^ Kittonkhola by BAAT (Bay Area Amateur Thespians)
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