Rabi natak er Natyakatha by Subrata Ghosh [Hardcover]

This book discusses the staging of Rabindranath Tagore's plays or the dramatized versions of his novels, stories, or other writings, collectively known as Rabindra Natya. The book also delves into Tagore's theatrical thoughts and the uniqueness of Rabindra Natya, which has given it a distinct genre status. The theatrical journey that began in Jorasanko in 1881 with the performance of "Valmiki Pratibha" continues to thrive on the Bengali stage. This long journey from the poet's time to the present has seen many twists and turns, ups and downs, which are discussed in the book.

The book also explores the future path of Rabindra Natya. During Tagore's time, his plays were managed by family initiatives and staged on public platforms, as well as in his Santiniketan Ashram School. In the post-Tagore era, his plays continued to be performed both in Santiniketan and on Kolkata stages. However, gradually, this trend faded on Kolkata stages. The theatrical festival organized on the occasion of Tagore's 150th birth anniversary brought him back to the Bengali stage in a new way. 'Rabindra Nataker Nattyakatha' offers a brief overview of the journey of Rabindra Natya productions over the past 135 years.