Japonchitro
Biography & Awards
One of the foremost contemporary theatre troupes in Delhi
We are organised in New Delhi comprising people from different walks of life. The unifying force for this motley group is their shared enthusiasm and love for the theatrical art-form.
Having staged our first play, in January 2023, Japonchitro carries in its repertoire, a list of four productions, including a full-length play, a theatrical adaptation of Rabindranath Tagore’s short story, ‘Mahamaya’.
We collaborate with other organisations in the NCR as well as in other parts of the country to contribute to social causes, and to raise awareness and support for various endeavours.
Mahamaya
2nd Best Production
Sobha Rani Ghosh Memorial Award (2023-24), Lucknow Full-Length Bengali Theatre Competition
Suhan Basu
2nd Best Director
Radharani Memorial Award (2023-24), for ‘Mahamaya’ at Lucknow Full-Length Bengali Theatre Competition
Anindita Sett
Best Actress
Jamini Chatterjee Memorial Award (2023-24) for her role in and as ‘Mahamaya’ at Lucknow Full-Length Bengali Theatre Competition
Kakali Mitra
2nd Best Side Actress
Deepa Bose Memorial Award (2023-24) for her role in ‘Mahamaya’ at Lucknow Full-Length Bengali Theatre Competition
PD Banerjee
Best Type Actor
Rasu Sanyal Memorial Award (2023-24) for his role in ‘Mahamaya’ at Lucknow Full-Length Bengali Theatre Competition
Japonchitro
Best Make-up & Costume (Team)
Shefali Roy Choudhury Memorial Award (2023-24) for ‘Mahamaya’ at Lucknow Full-Length Bengali Theatre Competition
Repertoire
Japonchitro presently has four plays in its repertoire
Chitrokor (2023)
R for Rocks (2024)
Dalim (2023)
Mahamaya (2023)
Tours
Japonchitro has performed in the NCR, Lucknow & Kolkata
Dec 2023
Lucknow
Performed ‘Mahamaya’ at Atul Natya Mandir, under the aegis of Bengali Club & Youngmen’s Association.
Jan 2024
Kolkata
Japonchitro performed their plays, ‘Chitrokor’ & ‘Mahamaya’ at Dr. Triguna Sen Auditorium, Jadavpur University; and at Sarala Roy Memorial Hall, Gokhale School.
April 2024
Ghaziabad
Upon invitation from the satellite city to Delhi, Japonchitro performed, ‘R for Rocks’.
May 2024
NOIDA
Japonchitro collaborated with Purba Diganta Foundation and staged ‘Mahamaya’ to raise funds for the education of underprivileged children.
