Birth and family identity: Shambhu Mitra, a legendary figure in the Bengali and Indian drama world, was born on 22 August 1915. His father's name is Saratkumar Mitra and his mother is Shatdalbasini Devi. Shambhu Mitra's ancestral home was in Hughli district. But he was born in the house of his grandfather Dr. Adinath Basu in Bhabanipur, Calcutta. In 1945, he married the renowned stage actress Tripti Mitra. (বাংলায় পড়ুন)
Student life: Shambhu Mitra started his early life at Chakraberia Mill English School. He was then admitted to Baliganj Government School. After finishing school, he was admitted to St. Xavier's College, but in the end he did not finish college.
Drama Life: Shambhu Mitra entered the commercial theater stage in 1939 by contributing to the Rangmahal Theater. It was here that he met Maharshi Manaranjan Bhattacharya. When the theater closed, he first went to Minerva. After a short stay there, he went to Natyaniketan. Shambhu Mitra had a talk with Shishirkumar Bhaduri, a famous playwright of the time, while performing Kalindi in Natyaniketan. Later, Shishirkumar Bhaduri acted in the play Alamgir, but he set out to create a completely new theater. Shambhu Mitra. After that, when Natyaniketan was also closed, he went to 'Srirangam'. But Shambhu Mitra could not unite with the professional stage. It was during this period that Shambhu Mitra met Binoy Ghase and Bijan Bhattacharya at the end of 1942; It was on this basis that he joined the Indian Gananatya Sangha, an anti-fascist writers 'and artists' association. Shambhu Mitra's role as an actor and co-director was very important in the new era of Bengali drama which started in 1944 with his performance in Nabanna. However, instead of promoting only political ideology, Shambhu Mitra left Gananatya Sangha for the purpose of acting in independent and free-thinking plays. In 1948, under the leadership of Manaranjan Bhattacharya, Shambhu Mitra formed his own theater troupe, Bahurupi. In 1950, he starred in Chhera Tar and Ulukhagara. From 1946 to 1971, the work of Bahurupi was staged under the direction of Shambhu Mitra. He rediscovered Rabindranath on the Bengali stage. Raktakarbi, four chapters, Bisarjan, Raja, etc. The outstanding performance of one Rabindranath after another is a milestone in the history of Bengali drama. According to actor and director Shambhu Mitra, playwright Shambhu Mitra is also memorable in Bengali drama. Ulukhagra, Dashchakra, Raja
He is the author of outstanding plays like Oedipus, Chand Baniker Pala etc. Besides, Shambhu Mitra has also written several books on drama. Acting plays - Mana, Prasanga: Natya, Sanmarg Saparya etc. are notable among them. In 1960, he formed the Bangiya Natyamancha Samiti for the purpose of constructing an art complex; Although the plan was not implemented. He was also the founder of Kancha Shanoli Mitra's drama company 'Pancham Vedic'. He was also associated with this organization towards the end of his life.
Recitation: Shambhu Mitra was known as a famous reciter. Jyotirindra Maitra's 'Madhubangshir Gali' is still immortal in his voice. ‘Rabindranath's Poetry Recitation’, ‘Dinanter Pranam’ - these are the two records of his most famous Bengali poetry recitation.
Film: Shambhu Mitra not only acted in dramas, but also in films. Some of his famous films are Manik, Shubhbibah, Pathik, Aviyatri, Dhatridevata, Avarta, Maran Pare. He was the assistant director of the Hindi film 'Dhati Ke Lal' directed by Khwaja Ahmed Abbas.
Respect and Recognition: Shambhu Mitra has received a lot of recognition for his outstanding contribution to the world of drama. In 1986, he received the Magsaysay Prize. In the same year, the Government of India awarded him the title of 'Padma Bhushan'. In 1973, Visva-Bharati gave him the title of 'Desikottam'. Jadavpur University awarded him the honorary title of 'Delete'.
End of life: Shambhu Mitra passed away on 19 May 1997 at his residence i
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