Archive · 23 Jul 2025
West Bengal Theatre Community Mourns the Loss of Ratan Thiyam
Ratan Thiyam, a famous figure in the world of theatre, has died.
People in the theatre community in West Bengal are sad because of this.
He was known for his unique style and often visited Kolkata for theatre events.
Many theatre people remember meeting and working with him.
His death is seen as a big loss for the world of performing arts and the legacy he leaves behind.
Ratan Thiyam, a renowned theatre personality, has passed away at the age of 77.
The theatre fraternity in West Bengal expressed grief over his death.
Thiyam had a notable presence in Kolkata, frequently visiting for theatre festivals.
Eminent figures like Rudraprasad Sengupta and Kaushik Sen reminisced about their interactions with Thiyam.
His death is mourned as a significant loss to the performing arts.
- Who
- Ratan Thiyam, a theatre icon from Manipur, and members of West Bengal's theatre community.
- What
- The death of Ratan Thiyam, a renowned theatre personality, is being mourned.
- When
- Thiyam died early on Wednesday.
- Where
- Thiyam died at a hospital in Imphal.
- Why
- The theatre fraternity is grieving the loss of a respected figure and his contributions to performing arts.
- Deceased
- Ratan Thiyam
- Age
- 77
- Profession
- Theatre personality
- Award
- Padma Shri
- Location of Death
- Imphal
- Legacy
- Distinct style of political theatre