Partha Gupta, is a poet, painter, theatre director, an architect and environmental activist whose contributions have enriched the fields of theatre, traditional dance, and cultural preservation. Hailing from Dwaronda, a village in Birbhum District, West Bengal, India. Founder and creative director of Birbhum Blossom Theatre, Partha has dedicated his life to promoting the heritage of the Santal community and blending it with contemporary artistic practices. He possesses knowledge of Santhal tradition. His work captures the vibrant essence of Santal rituals and performances, making these traditions accessible to a broader audience. He ensures the continuity of this art form while presenting it in innovative and captivating ways with his knowledge in traditional performing arts form of West Bengal.
In addition to his theatrical expertise, Partha is a skilled director and designer of theatre and also has an expertise in festival and ambience-designer. He conceptualized and created Theatre Cottage, the campus of Birbhum Blossom Theatre, which serves as a model of eco-friendly and culturally resonant design. Birbhum Blossom Theatre has an open air auditorium shield with mud and its wings and backdrop is crafted with palm leaving its mark as an important performance space in Indian contemporary scenario, designed by Partha Gupta. This campus, thoughtfully designed, venue is not only a space for performances but also a hub for cultural activities, workshops, and ecological engagements and stay.
Partha has successfully conceptualised and designed numerous theatre, dance and music festivals that celebrate the confluence of tradition and modernity. His leadership has brought the first Santhali theatre production, Hnasa Ora Ria Sereng (The Song of the Earthen Cottage), to life, marking a significant milestone in integrating Santal storytelling with the theatrical arts. His play-productions also include adaptations of Rabindranath Tagore's masterpieces (trilogy in Santhali), emphasizing his ability to bridge literary classics and indigenous traditions; blending it, he creates a contemporary theatre form.
Partha’s academic journey reflects his dedication to theatre as both an art and a discipline. He earned his doctorate degree on his guru Shri Ratan Thiyam (an Indian luminary in International Theatre scenario) in Visva Bharati University, the legendary figure in modern Indian theatre and Partha’s mentor. His research delves into the ground-breaking contributions of Thiyam, offering valuable insights into contemporary Indian theatre practices and their cultural underpinnings. His work has received significant backing from prestigious institutions, including the National School of Drama (NSD) and Sangeet Natak Akademi under Ministry of Culture, Government of India. He has bagged Junior Fellowship in the field of theatre on Santhal Tradition, awarded by the Ministry of Culture, GoI in 2011, highlights the national recognition of his contributions.
As a poet, Partha Gupta has written five poetry collections. His creative practice also extends into painting and other visual arts, reflecting a multi-disciplinary engagement.
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