Dramatis personae
Bir Tikendrajit - S Nabakanta Singh
General Thangal - Meitram Bira (also Screenplay and Director)
Maimu (Postman) - Khwairakpam Momon
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ABOUT RUPMAHAL AND THE PLAY BIR TIKENDRAJIT
In 1943, a group of 11 young men formed Rupmahal Theatre at the residence of Laishram Netrajit. Netrajit, the actor, director and host; Hawaibam Nilamani Singh, artistic leader; Meitram Bira, actor and writer; Ayekpam Shyamsundar, playwright among others were the members and they all have a place in Manipur's Theatre movement. The name Rupmahal was given to the group in December of the same year, when they staged their first play - NINGAMDABA.
In 1951, Bir Tikendrajit surpassed all records when it premiered on 13th August, the day of hanging of Thangal and Tikendrajit at Mapal Kangjeibung, which incidentally is just across the road. In 1966, it celebrated its 100th show and still has 2/3 shows, every 13th August !! Tikenrajit's pride arrogance and aristocratic were portrayed by the powerful S Nabakanta Singh, with a deep echoing voice, and his movements, phlegmatic temper, concentration of energy and explosion of vitality perfectly conveyed the psyche of a patriot…the guile of the elder statesman, Thangal was depicted beautifully by Bira, the director.
The drama which you are now listening was recorded by All India Radio, Imphal, in 1967 and it is still played on 13 August each year since then. Rupmhal Theatre completed their 231st show this year on 13 August, 2014.
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