Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Renowned Theatre Artist Ratan Thiyam Passes Away at 77
Ratan Thiyam, a famous theater artist, has died.
He was known for using traditional Indian stories and dances in his plays, which were shown all over the world.
He was part of a group that used old traditions to create new theater.
Thiyam started his own theater group and helped run a big drama school.
People are sad that he is gone because he was an important part of their culture.
Eminent theatre personality Ratan Thiyam passed away in Imphal at 77.
He was a leading figure in the Theatre for Roots movement.
His plays, staged internationally, drew from Manipuri and Indian traditions.
Thiyam founded the Chorus Repertory Theatre in 1976.
He was an NSD graduate, later its director and chairman, and also vice-chairman of Sangeet Natak Akademi.
- Who
- Ratan Thiyam.
- What
- Ratan Thiyam, a prominent theatre personality, passed away.
- When
- Wednesday.
- Where
- Imphal.
- Why
- Information not available.
- Name
- Ratan Thiyam
- Age
- 77
- Death Location
- Imphal
- Notable For
- Theatre for Roots
- Founded
- Chorus Repertory Theatre (1976)
- Awards
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1987)
- Positions Held
- NSD Director/Chairman, Vice-Chairman of Sangeet Natak Akademi