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Statewise GK · Q744

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Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 744

Q744

Which of the following famous theatre personalities is associated with the pioneering work of 'The Hindu Rangamanch'?

A.
A. K. Thakur
B.
Satyajit Ray
C.
B. C. Mukherjee
D.
Prasanna Kumar Tagore
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
The Bengali theatre historically can be traced out with the establishment of The Hindu Rangamanch at Calcutta by Prasanna Kumar Tagore. In 1831, Prasanna Kumar established the Rangmanch and staged the Wilson's English translation of Bhavabhuti's Sanskrit drama Uttar Ramacharitam.