"Purono Kasundi" is a memoir by Badal Sircar, an eminent theatre figure with international acclaim. Renowned as a pioneering actor, dramatist, and theatre activist, Sircar led the Third Theatre movement in Bengal, known for its non-proscenium style. This volume encompasses Sircar's memories on diverse subjects, primarily related to theatrical practices in India and abroad. The collected writings reveal the profound reflections of Sircar on various forms of theatre, its artistic scope, and the potential for experimentation with conventional practices. Despite the personal nature of these prose pieces, they meticulously document the valuable history of the indigenous theatrical tradition and engage with international theatre figures with rare insight and exceptional authenticity.
Publisher: Anustup
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