agunjatra

Prachyanat to stage ‘Agunjatra’ this Saturday at Shilpakala

First staged in 2022, "Agunjatra" is the Bangla adaptation of Indian playwright Mahesh Dattani’s “Seven Steps Around the Fire”, translated by Shahidul Mamun and adapted and directed by Azad Abul Kalam. The play takes audiences deep into the lives of hijra and transgender communities, confronting prejudice, politics, and the fight for dignity.

Azad Abul Kalam going strong amidst 3-decade career

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‘Agunjatra’ to be staged at BSA from tomorrow

Originally titled “Seven Steps Around the Fire” and written by contemporary Indian playwright Mahesh Dattani, the play has been translated by Shahidul Mamun.

Prachyanat to stage ‘Agunjatra’ tomorrow

The play tells the story of a transgender person, Kamala, who is in a relationship with the son of a minister. When the minister learns about this relationship, he arranges for Kamala to be murdered. Later, they frame another transgender person, Anarkali, for the murder of Kamala. 

August 15, 2025
August 15, 2025

Prachyanat to stage ‘Agunjatra’ this Saturday at Shilpakala

First staged in 2022, "Agunjatra" is the Bangla adaptation of Indian playwright Mahesh Dattani’s “Seven Steps Around the Fire”, translated by Shahidul Mamun and adapted and directed by Azad Abul Kalam. The play takes audiences deep into the lives of hijra and transgender communities, confronting prejudice, politics, and the fight for dignity.

September 28, 2023
September 28, 2023

Azad Abul Kalam going strong amidst 3-decade career

Azad Abul Kalam has graced the stage, television, and silver screen with his exceptional talent, presenting audiences with unforgettable characters. Recently, he portrayed the titular character in the web-series "Puff Daddy", which captured everyone's attention.

July 8, 2023
July 8, 2023

‘Agunjatra’ to be staged at BSA from tomorrow

Originally titled “Seven Steps Around the Fire” and written by contemporary Indian playwright Mahesh Dattani, the play has been translated by Shahidul Mamun.

February 9, 2023
February 9, 2023

Prachyanat to stage ‘Agunjatra’ tomorrow

The play tells the story of a transgender person, Kamala, who is in a relationship with the son of a minister. When the minister learns about this relationship, he arranges for Kamala to be murdered. Later, they frame another transgender person, Anarkali, for the murder of Kamala.