• Binodini Dasi: A Trailblazer in Male-Dominated Theatre

  • Sep 20 2024
  • Length: 7 mins
  • Podcast

Binodini Dasi: A Trailblazer in Male-Dominated Theatre

  • Summary

  • Binodini Dasi, also known as Noti Binodini, was a prominent figure in Bengali theatre. Despite facing unfavorable conditions, she began her acting career at the age of 12. She retired from acting around the age of 23 or 24, during which time she performed nearly 80 roles in various plays. This episode of Magil Panavarun explores how a girl from a humble background pursued a career in the male-dominated theatre field of 19th-century India.

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