Renowned theatre personality and playwright Dulal Roy was conferred the Minoti Chowdhury Memorial Award at the 18th Singhapurush Radha Govinda Baruah Memorial Theatre Festival held at the Sri Sri Madhavadeva International Auditorium, Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra, Panjabari, Guwahati.

• The award, instituted by socio-cultural organisation Jyotirupa in memory of its patron late Minoti Chowdhury, recognises Roy’s outstanding and lifelong contributions to Assamese theatre and cultural development.

About the Festival

• The annual full-length drama festival began on February 24.
• On the second day, Sonali Beli, written and directed by Jyoti Narayan Nath, was staged by Anubhav – The Artist Guild, Guwahati.
• The concluding play, Bukur Soru Sorai, based on a story by Ujjala Barman and dramatized by Amlan Deep Saikia, will be presented by Angana, Guwahati.

Recognition of theatre stalwarts like Dulal Roy reflects the importance of sustaining regional art forms in the era of digital entertainment and globalisation.

Exam Hook – 

Consider the following statements:

1. Cultural festivals play an important role in preserving regional languages and performing arts.
2. Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra is a major cultural institution in Assam.
3. Theatre development in India is supported by national institutions such as the Sangeet Natak Akademi.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

One-line Wrap:
The honour to Dulal Roy underscores Assam’s continuing commitment to nurturing and celebrating its rich theatrical and cultural legacy.

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