Sisir Bhaduri

Shishir Kumar Bhaduri or Sisir Kumar Bhaduri (2 October 1889 – 30 June 1959) was an Indian stage actor and theatre founder, commonly referred to as the pioneer of modern Bengali theatre. He was an actor, director, playwright and scenic designer. After Girish Chandra Ghosh, he introduced realism and naturalism in Indian theatre.

Life Born in Midnapore, West Bengal, He refused the award, saying that if he accepted it would send a wrong signal that the Government has helped to promote theatre culture in the country.

The 2013 play Nihsanga Samrat, directed by Debesh Chattopadhyay, is based on the 2005 Bengali novel of the same name, written by Sunil Gangopadhyay, on the life of Bhaduri.

Filmography

Director Chanakya (1939) Talkie of Talkies (1937)... a.k.a. Dasturmoto Talkie Seeta (1933) Palli Samaj (1932) Bicharak (1929)... a.k.a. The Judge Andhare Alo (1922)... a.k.a. The Influence of Love Barer Bazar (1922)... a.k.a. Marriage Market (India: English title) Kamale Kamini (1922)... a.k.a. Maid of the Lotus Mohini (1921)... a.k.a. Ekadashi... a.k.a. Triumph of Fate

Actor Chanakya (1939) .... Chanakya Talkie of Talkies (1937) (as Sisir Bhaduri) .... Prof. Digambar Majumdar... a.k.a. Dasturmoto Talkie Seeta (1933) .... Ram Palli Samaj (1932) .... Ramesh Bicharak (1929)... a.k.a. The Judge Andhare Alo (1922) .... Satyendra... a.k.a. The Influence of Love Kamale Kamini (1922)... a.k.a. Maid of the Lotus Mohini (1921)... a.k.a. Ekadashi... a.k.a. Triumph of Fate

Legacy Sisir Mancha is adjacent to Rabindra Sadan-Nandan Complex. The theatre auditorium is named after Bengali dramatist Sisir Kumar Bhaduri and it was established in 1978.