Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Indian Theatre Icon Ratan Thiyam Passes Away at 77
Ratan Thiyam, a famous Indian theater director, has died.
He was 77 years old.
He was known for creating plays that mixed traditional Manipuri art with modern ideas.
He started his own theater group called the Chorus Repertory Theatre.
He won many awards for his work, including the Padma Shri.
People are sad about his death and remembering all the great plays he made.
He will be remembered for his contributions to Indian theater.
Ratan Thiyam, a celebrated Indian playwright and theatre director, passed away at 77.
Thiyam died at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences in Imphal.
He was known for blending traditional Manipuri art forms with contemporary styles.
Thiyam founded the Chorus Repertory Theatre in Imphal.
He received numerous awards, including the Padma Shri and Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
- Who
- Ratan Thiyam, a celebrated Indian playwright and theater director.
- What
- Ratan Thiyam, a renowned theater personality, has died.
- When
- He passed away in the early hours of Wednesday.
- Where
- He died at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences in Imphal.
- Why
- He passed away due to a prolonged illness.
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- Name
- Ratan Thiyam
- Age
- 77
- Occupation
- Playwright and Theater Director
- Death Location
- Imphal
- Notable for
- Blending traditional Manipuri art forms with contemporary themes
- Awards
- Padma Shri, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
- Founded
- Chorus Repertory Theatre
