Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Manipuri Theatre Doyen Ratan Thiyam Dies at 76
Ratan Thiyam, a famous storyteller from Manipur, recently passed away.
He used theatre to tell stories inspired by myths.
He was the director of a prestigious school for a year but returned to tell stories with his theater group.
His plays used ancient stories to comment on the issues in Manipur, drawing attention to the struggles there.
His play "Chakravyuh" was particularly well-known, focusing on themes of conflict.
Ratan Thiyam, a Manipuri theatre doyen, passed away on July 23 at 76.
Thiyam directed the National School of Drama in Delhi in 1987 but resigned a year later.
He returned to Imphal to work with Chorus Repertory Theatre.
Thiyam's plays, based on myths, served as commentaries on the Manipuri situation.
His 1984 play "Chakravyuh" brought him international acclaim.
- Who
- Ratan Thiyam
- What
- Ratan Thiyam, a theatre personality, passed away.
- When
- July 23
- Where
- Manipur
- Why
- The articles don't state the cause of death, so no reason is provided here.
- Name
- Ratan Thiyam
- Profession
- Theatre personality
- Died
- July 23
- Age
- 76
- Former role
- Director of National School of Drama
- Theatre Group
- Chorus Repertory Theatre
- Notable play
- Chakravyuh