Amrita Lal Basu
Amrita Lal Basu | |
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| Born | 1853 |
| Died | 1929 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Rasraj / রসরাজ (King of Humor) |
| Occupation | Playwright |
Amrita Lal Basu (1853–1929) was a playwright and stage actor of Calcutta. He was one of the pioneers of the public theatre in Bengal in British era.[1][2] He is well known for his farces and satirical plays.
Works[edit]
- Byapika Biday (1926)
- Dvande Matanam (1926). d. Anantatanay (Dattatray Anant Apte) (b. 1879)
- Tiltarpan (1881)
- Bibaha Bibhrat (1884)
- Taru-Bala (1891)
- Kalapani (1892)
- Bimata (1893)
- Adarsha Bandhu (1900)
- Avatar (1902)
- Babu (1893)
- Chorer Upar Batpari
Education[edit]
He graduated from the General Assembly's Institution (now the Scottish Church College), before proceeding to the Calcutta Medical College, from where he dropped out after two years of study.[1][3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Prof. Sirajul Islam. "Basu, Amrita Lal". Banglapedia. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
- ^ Datta, Amaresh (1987). Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature: A-Devo - Google Books. ISBN 9788126018031. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
- ^ Some Alumni of Scottish Church College in 175th Year Commemoration Volume. Scottish Church College, April 2008. page 588
External links[edit]
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