Tasher Desh: A Satirical Tale of Class Systems and Human Emotion

Conclusion: A Satirical Reflection on Class and Emotion

“Tasher Desh” is a powerful analogy for the society. It critiques class systems and bureaucratic rigidity using fantastical elements from “Alice in Wonderland.” Tagore challenges the audience to question society’s dehumanizing aspects.

The play reminds us of the importance of empathy, human connection, and prioritizing emotions over systemic rules. Ultimately, it calls for a society that values the human spirit over rigid structures and norms.

Venue: Rabindrasadan, Kolkata
Choreography and Direction: Dipanjan Baksi
Rajputra (Prince): Kaushik Chakraborty | Saudagar Putra (Merchant’s son): Souvik Chakraborty | Patralekha: Prerna Gangopadhyay | Rani Maa (Prince’s mother): Joyeeta Biswas | King of Tasher Desh: Subharanjan Mukherjee| Queen of Tasher Desh: Koyeli Chatterjee| Hartani: Sreya Das | Ruitan: Soumen Dutta | Panja: Dipanjan Baksi | Chhakka: Santanu Ghoshal | Golam: Anup Ghoshal | Dohala Pandit: Rudrendu Das | Dohalani: Priya Sanpui | Iskaboni: Rumpa Paul | Chiretani: Kaushiki Panja | Dancers’ from Budgebudge Manjir.
Costume Design: Dipanjan Baksi and Bapon Biswas | Stage Decoration: Anirban Malakar | Makeup Artist: Surojit Basu | Light Projection: Nittya Naskar | Sound projection: Hansi Panchal

I am grateful to Shri Dipanjan Baksi and Team Budgebudge Manjir for granting permission to cover the dance-drama and publish the still moments on social media and my website, Clickstory.