Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Renowned Playwright Ratan Thiyam Dies at 77
Ratan Thiyam, a famous playwright from India, who helped run a special theatre school, has died.
He was known for his unique plays that mixed old Indian stories with new ideas, which made him famous around the world.
Thiyam's plays showed off the culture of Manipur, a place in India.
He won big awards for his work, including the Padma Shri.
People will miss him, but his plays will continue to be enjoyed and inspire others.
Ratan Thiyam, a prominent Indian playwright and former director of the National School of Drama, has passed away at 77.
Thiyam died in Imphal, Manipur, after a prolonged battle with post-COVID health complications.
He was a pioneer of the 'theatre of roots' movement, known for blending ancient Indian traditions with modern narratives.
Thiyam received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1987 and the Padma Shri in 1989.
His socially and politically charged plays reflected Manipur's cultural heritage.
- Who
- Ratan Thiyam
- What
- Ratan Thiyam, a renowned playwright, died.
- When
- Early Wednesday morning
- Where
- RIMS Hospital in Imphal, Manipur
- Why
- After a prolonged battle with post-COVID health complications.
- Name
- Ratan Thiyam
- Profession
- Playwright, Director
- Age
- 77
- Cause of Death
- Post-COVID complications
- Location of Death
- Imphal, Manipur
- Awards
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1987), Padma Shri (1989)