Aranyak Natyadal will celebrate its 50th anniversary with several cultural events and plays.

Eminent actor Mamunur Rashid, a member of the event’s organizing committee, verified the news at the press conference on Wednesdayat Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy’s Seminar Hall.

The press conference included Aranyak’s chief editor, Mamunur Rashid, the troupe’s director and designer, Faiz Zahir, actresses Momena Chowdhury and Tamalika Karmaker, and others.

The 50th founding anniversary of Aranyak will be held this 27 January. The eight-day-long event will continue till February 3, featuring different cultural programmes including seminars, instrumental music, publication festivals, and much more.

The main highlight of the anniversary celebration will be nine theatre dramas staged by Aranyak during these eight days. The theatre plays include, “Iblis”, “Nankar Pala”, “Ora Kadam Ali”, “Sangkranti”, “Raraang”, “Moyur Singhashon”, “Rajnetra” “Kobor” and “Kohe Facebook”.

Aranyak Natyadal was established on February 1, 1972. They began their journey by staging “Kobor ” on February 20, of that same year. The theatre troupe has been in practice ever since. Be it staged theatre, open theatre, or street theatre, the troupe has dabbled in all, enriching the Bengali culture. They truly believe that theatre is not just entertainment, but a sharp weapon against class conflict.

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