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Q16 (CAPF/2009) History & Culture › Culture, Literature, Religion & Philosophy › Modern Indian literature Answer Verified

Ratan Thyiam, the famous personality from Manipur, is known for his work in the field of :

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Ratan Thiyam (1948–2025) was a legendary Indian playwright and theatre director from Manipur, widely recognized as a pioneer of the "Theatre of Roots" movement [t1][t7]. He founded the Chorus Repertory Theatre in Imphal in 1976 and served as the Director and Chairperson of the National School of Drama [t1][t8]. Thiyam is celebrated for revolutionizing Indian dramatic arts by blending traditional Manipuri performance styles and aesthetics with contemporary storytelling and universal themes [t5][t6]. His notable works include plays like 'Chakravyuha', 'Uru Bhangam', and 'Uttar Priyadarshi', which brought Manipuri theatre to the global stage [t1][t7]. For his immense contributions to the field of theatre, he was honored with the Padma Shri in 1989 and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award [t1]. His work is characterized by visually rich stagecraft and a deep connection to the cultural soul of Manipur [t1][t6].

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  1. [1] https://frontline.thehindu.com/other/obituary/obituary-ratan-thiyam-theatre-of-roots-manipur-2025/article69846375.ece
  2. [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratan_Thiyam
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