02/06/2026
3rd June 2026, Wednesday, 6.30 PM | Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata
Baghajatin Alaap Presents “Padma Nodir Majhi”
Play, Music & Direction: Parthapratim Deb
Adapted and directed by Parthapratim Deb from Manik Bandopadhyay’s timeless novel, Padma Nodir Majhi brings to stage the stark, unvarnished reality of life along the restless Padma River. At its heart is Kuber, a struggling boatman caught in the relentless tides of poverty, desire, and survival. As natural calamities and inner conflicts shape his existence, the enigmatic Hossain Miya enters with an alluring vision of a utopian Moina Island—promising escape yet concealing deeper uncertainties. Through Deb’s evocative use of music and layered storytelling, the production navigates themes of class divide, human longing, and the fragile hope that often borders on illusion. It is a stirring theatrical experience that resonates with both the beauty and brutality of life at the margins.
