Global InformationParthapratim Deb information
Parthapratim Deb | |
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| পার্থপ্রতিম দেব | |
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| Born | 8 November 1963 Kolkata, India |
| Alma mater | Sanskrit Collegiate School, Calcutta University |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Actor, Director, Playwright |
| Known for | Panchajanya, Naachni, Goynar Baksho |
| Spouse |
Rupa Deb (m. 1996) |
| Children | Rup Deb |
Parthapratim Deb[α] (or Partha Pratim Deb[β]) is an Indian actor, director, playwright, singer and music composer in Bengali theater. The Bengali Thespian is a member of Nandikar since 1986 and also runs his own theatre organization, Baghajatin Alaap in 2005.
After graduation from Calcutta University, he joined Nandikar and contributed in multiple capacities to popular productions such as Nana Ronger Din, Amar Priyo Rabindranath, Madhabi, Nachni, and Panchajanya. His long-standing involvement with Nandikar highlights his commitment to the growth and evolution of Bengali theater.
Parthapratim is known for his musical talent, which sets him apart from many of his contemporaries in Bengali theater. He is among the few actors in Bengali theater who have undergone classical vocal training and can actively sing on stage. A key highlight in his plays is the usage of music, folk songs and dance sequences: a unique trait in Bengali theater.
Deb joined Nandikar as a trainee in 1986. Over the years, he became a theater trainer there. In addition to his work with Nandikar. Deb founded Baghajatin Alaap, where he conducts regular theater workshops. Besides, he has trained actors all over West Bengal and teaches theater to children professionally. Some children's productions he has directed include Gorabubr Swapno, Indian Idol & Swapna Muhurte (written by Debshankar Halder), Tota Kahini, Light of Asia, Monikatha, Wazeb Miyar Biya, and others.
He frequently travels to train Bengali actors and conducts workshops in other countries such as the US, Canada, Australia, Kuwait, Sweden, and Oman to train children as well as adult artists in Kolkata and abroad.
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