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Q113 (CAPF/2018) History & Culture › Culture, Literature, Religion & Philosophy › Modern Indian literature Answer Verified

Which of the following statement a about Binodini Dasi, a pioneering figure in Bengali theatre in the late 19th-* early 20th century, is/are correct? 1. She was one of the prime movers behind the setting up of the Star Theatre (1883) in Calcutta. 2, She serialized her autobiography Amar Katha (My Stcny) between 1010 and 101 3. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Binodini Dasi (Nati Binodini) was a central figure in the establishment of the Star Theatre in 1883. She made significant personal sacrifices, including leaving her patron to secure funding from Gurmukh Rai for the playhouse [2]. Despite her labor and financial role, the theatre was named 'Star' instead of 'Binodini Theatre' as originally promised [2]. Regarding her literary contributions, she authored her autobiography 'Amar Katha' (My Story). While the complete book was published in 1913, it was indeed serialized in the journal 'Natya Mandir' between 1910 and 1911. This work is considered a landmark in Bengali theatre literature, detailing the history of the stage and her personal struggles. Therefore, both statements regarding her role in the Star Theatre and the serialization of her autobiography are historically accurate.

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  1. [1] https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/kolkata/binodini-oldest-theatres-new-name-9765465/
  2. [2] https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kolkata/thespians-hail-renaming-kolkatas-star-theatre-after-binodini-dasi-as-historic-yet-futile/article69088244.ece
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