A legendary Bengali drama written by S. M. Solaiman exploring themes of liberation, memory, justice, and the enduring struggle against oppression.
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Khyepa Paaglaar Pyanchaal, written by the legendary playwright S. M. Solaiman, is one of the most frequently staged and celebrated dramas in the history of Bengali theatre. The play explores themes of liberation, memory, justice, and the enduring struggle against oppression.
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The play unfolds during a cultural event organized to honor a fallen Liberation War hero who was later buried in New York. The event's chief guest, businessman Amjad, arrives expecting special treatment. Amid the ceremony appears Khyepa Pagla, a freedom fighter whose memories remain painful. Through a series of confrontations, Khyepa Pagla exposes the hypocrisy of individuals hiding their true identities behind wealth and status.
View Cast & CrewReclaiming history and honoring the raw memories and sacrifices of the struggle for freedom.
Exposing wealthy elites who mask their true motives and histories behind social status and money.
Resisting intolerance, sectarian divide, and elements that threaten cultural harmony and freedom.
A call to remember collective history and combat societal apathy towards past struggles.
Empowering ordinary voices to stand with courage and reclaim human dignity against oppression.
Recipient of Bangladesh's prestigious Ekushey Padak, S. M. Solaiman was a pioneering force in Bengali theatre. He introduced the concept of musical drama in Bangladesh and excelled as a playwright, director, actor, singer, lyricist, and music composer. Over the years, he repeatedly visited New York and staged several memorable productions, including Janomdukhi Maa, Court Marshal, Kobor, Aamena Shundori, and Khyepa Paaglar Pyanchaal.
"If we, who are involved in theatre, forget S. M. Solaiman, we will eventually forget Bengali theatre."
