Bangla Natok

Bengali theatre or Bangla Natok is a rich and vibrant theatrical tradition that emerged in the eastern region of India, specifically in the Bengal region, which includes present-day West Bengal, Bangladesh, and parts of the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha. Bengali theatre has a long and storied history, with roots dating back to the 19th century.

Bengali theatre continues to thrive today, with a diverse range of companies and productions that explore a wide variety of themes and styles. Some of the major contemporary theatre companies in West Bengal include the Kolkata-based groups Nandikar, Bratyajon, and Sudrak, among others. In Bangladesh, notable theatre companies include the Dhaka Theatre and the Theatre (Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy).