Volume 18, No. 6, 2021
Role Of Kohinoor Theatre In Socio-Economic Development Of Assam
Rinikha Devi
Abstract
‘Bhramyaman Theatre’ (Mobile Theatre) is a unique drama tradition in Assam. It is one of the most popular and influential industries in Assam. This medium of entertainment, founded with drama and acting as its base, is rarely found in other places outside Assam. In a word, ‘Bhramyaman’ (mobile) theatre is a unique identity of Assam. Kohinoor Theatre has a special interest in the development of social cohesion by giving a new look to the traveling drama tradition or the mobile theatre of Assam. Kohinoor has been playing a leading role in the development of Assamese language, culture and heritage since its inception in the seventies. Greater Assamese culture has been enriched by the combination of different cultures of different castes and ethnic groups. That is why traditional folk songs and sounds, folk tales of the different ethnic groups of Assam are presented in the stage of Kohinoor Theatre which has made the Theatre acceptable to all and has strengthened the process of nation-building in Assam. Kohinoor Theatre's role in strengthening the harmony between Upper Assam and Lower Assam and Hills and Valleys in the state is immense. At various times it has been playing a leading role in creating social awareness through the medium of art. This study has been selected with a view to see how the various roles played by the Kohinoor Theatre in the socio-cultural and economic aspects have helped in the transformation of the socio-economic life of Assam.
Pages: 1532-1547
Keywords: Mobile Theatre, Kohinoor Theatre, Assam, Jatradal, Drama