Nabhendu Sen

Nabhendu Sen (31 August 1944 – 25 September 2008) was born in Kolkata. He was a Bengali dramatist, sculptor and artist.

Early life Nabhendu Sen studied from the Government college of Art and Craft. He joined Nakhatra as a set designer and was attracted towards this medium. He wrote his first drama Nayan Kabirer Pala when he was 24.

List of drama performed and published

1. Nayan Kabirer Pala(নয়ন কবিরের পালা) written in 1968, staged by Nakshatra 1969, Direction: Shamayal Ghosh, published in Bohurupee 1971, reprinted in Bahurupee 1981 and broadcast from Calcutta Doordarshan Center in 1974. This drama was received very well by the critics and is still talked about.

2. Shamabeto Sawal Jabab, written in 1975, staged by Krantikal 1975, Direction: Self, published in Group Theatre 1978

3. Pantomime, written in 1976-1977 (story line: Dibyendu palit), staged by Krantikal 1978, Direction: Self, published in Bahurupee 1980

4. Taalpatar Shepai / Dwijabhumi / Sujan Choukider, written on 1980, staged in 81 by Krantikal, Direction: Self, published in Group Theatre 1982

5. Abhimukh, written in 1983, staged by Shangstab 1984, Direction: Dwijen Bandopadhya, published in Bahurupee 1987

6. Mallabhumi, written in 2004, staged by Mukhomukhi 2005, Direction: Biplab Bandopadhya, published in SAS Natyapatra 2005

Awards Awarded the prize of Outstanding Dramatist of the year 2000 (Full length) by West Bengal Government on 1 October 2002

Books published Natyasangraha (Vol. 1) (Books, Hardcover) Dey's Publishing