Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Manipur Theatre Icon Ratan Thiyam Passes Away at 77
Ratan Thiyam, a famous theatre artist from Manipur, has passed away.
He was 77.
He was known for his plays which mixed old Manipuri art with new ideas.
He created the Chorus Repertory Theatre and was also in charge of a big drama school.
People are sad about his death because he made Manipur's culture known through his plays, and many people have shared kind words about him.
Ratan Thiyam, a renowned theatre personality from Manipur, has died at the age of 77.
He was known for blending traditional Manipuri art forms with modern influences in his plays.
Thiyam founded the Imphal-based Chorus Repertory Theatre and directed the National School of Drama.
He received the Padma Shri award in 1989 and served as the vice-chairperson of the Sangeet Natak Akademi.
Various political figures have expressed condolences, remembering his contributions to theatre and Manipuri culture.
- Who
- Ratan Thiyam
- What
- Ratan Thiyam, a theatre personality, died.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Imphal, Manipur
- Why
- Not explicitly stated in the articles.
- Name
- Ratan Thiyam
- Age at Death
- 77
- Occupation
- Theatre personality
- Location of Death
- Imphal
- Award
- Padma Shri (1989)