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<div>'''Sambalpuri Odia drama''' are a typical [[drama]] performance in Sambalpuri Odia language of [[Odisha]], [[India]].<br />
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==Origin==<br />
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The "''naach gaana''" in the streets of villages of the [[western Orissa]] regions are traditionally based on the plots of [[Ramayana]], [[Mahabharata]] and other religion epics.{{citation needed|date=November 2016}} During the early days Ram-Parshuram bhet was recognized as a form of street play. Currently{{when|date=November 2016}} "[[Ramlila]]" is performed in several villages. Majority of the dramas are performed in open air auditoriums where people stand surrounding the stage to observe. The great visionary Pundit Prayag Dutt Joshi wrote one drama ''Kapat Biha'' in 1936 and it was staged in Raj Khariar in that year.{{citation needed|date=November 2016}}<br />
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==Theatre and organizations==<br />
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*''Sambalpuri drama'' are organized at different parts of [[Odisha]] and showcase the Sambalpuri drama theater tradition.<ref>[http://www.dailypioneer.com/149202/Week-long-Kosli-drama-fest-in-Balangir-from-Jan-14.html Week-long drama fest in Balangir from Jan 14]</ref> Generally, artists from different parts of [[Odisha]] and other parts of the country are invited for this festival.<br />
*''Sambalpuri Naatbadi'' a state level drama festival is also organized at Sadeipali, [[Balangir]] during the month of January.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121104175845/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-14/bhubaneswar/28351861_1_theatre-artistes-balangir theatre fever grips Balangir]</ref> Various cultural organizations of Odisha participate in the week-long Sambalpuri drama festival.<br />
*''Matkhai Mahotsav'', a multilingual theatre festival is also organized in [[Balangir]] town.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121104180957/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-27/bhubaneswar/28379458_1_theatre-group-government-matkhai-mahotsav Feminism, sarkari style]</ref> This festival brings artists and cultural troupes from all part of India together. Various local cultural troupes also perform folk musics viz. ''Ghubukudu'' and ''Kendra''.<br />
*''Yuba Udayan Association, Jharuapara, Sambalpur'' started in 1997 to bring all the theatre activists together.<br />
*''Veer Surendra Sai All Odisha Sambalpuri Drama Competition'' was born for the revival of Sambalpuri drama activities by Yuba Udayan Association, Jharuapara, Sambalpur. In the inaugural year only 19 plays were presented and the next fourteen years witnessed 455 plays being staged. Sambalpuri theatre has engaged scripts, directors and artists to work for performing these dramas.<br />
*'' Belpahar Uchhab "Machan"'' 18 to 22 Dec every year<br />
*'' Belpahar Uchhab Machan National Theatre festival.'' The festival started in 2004.<br />
*'''KRANTI''' Balangir. [https://www.facebook.com/krantibgr/] A 40-year-old drama organization started by Abdul Jamal khan. Kranti Balangir staged play's all over India. '''KRANTI''' stage 3-4 plays every year. One of the most popular plays by Kranti is Bigul (the beginning) by '''Akram Durrani'''.[https://instagram.com/akram_durrani_a.d]<br />
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==Notable Sambalpuri Odia Drama==<br />
* "PACHEN" (The Farmer's Stick)<br />
* "Badkha Dada" Mirror Theatre<br />
* ''Kuili Kuili Kia Raja''<br />
* ''Maet Maa'' (mother earth)<br />
* Dwithiya Gandhi<br />
* Bhat Muthe<br />
* Lal Paen (The Red Water)<br />
* Pachen<br />
* Dhankhed<br />
* File<br />
* Tangar<br />
* Aljhat<br />
* E Phul<br />
* Pari<br />
* Ram Naam Sat Rahe<br />
* Aahinsaka<br />
* Bhok<br />
* Antankbad (Kranti Balangir)<br />
* Tanko<br />
* Guhu<br />
* Kurey Phular Katha<br />
* Antra (Kranti balangir)<br />
* Ubelia Utpat<br />
* Siluan<br />
* Angen<br />
* Mousumi (A Symbolic Pay on Monsoon wind)<br />
* Tumar aamar Katha<br />
* Surusthi<br />
* Aintha<br />
* Ujaar<br />
* Gadhar Katha<br />
* Kua ra Gharen Kuili Raja<br />
* Luhur Rang<br />
* Vikash (The Development)<br />
* Tokemara<br />
* Khaman Rani<br />
* Lahanger<br />
* Tokemara<br />
* Tirkut<br />
* Bhanga Kachen Chaka Jan<br />
* Bigul By Akram durrani (Kranti Balangir)<br />
* Badkha Dada by Mirror Theatre, Belpahar<br />
* April-27 (a Sambalpuri Solo play) by Mirror Theatre, Belpahar<br />
* Black Paradise by Akram durrani(Kranti balangir)<br />
*Swayam Brahma [https://www.facebook.com/1682771422038609/posts/1922351511413931/ by] Akram durrani (Kranti balangir )<br />
*Adham<br />
*Chhuchhata<br />
*Asha<br />
*Ramarajya<br />
*Laal chithi<br />
*Debri gaal<br />
*Time-up By Akram Durrani [https://www.instagram.com/p/BvmYQ3PFdFX/] (Mime)<br />
*Rikshabala<br />
*Joker<br />
*Vaisnaba Janato<br />
*Tar sesh Ichha<br />
*Santha Kabi Bhima Bhoi<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://www.merinews.com/article/orissa-revives-its-culture-with-kosli-naatbadi-fest/15840434.shtml Orissa revives its culture with Kosli Naatbadi fest ]<br />
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20111005205110/http://www.in.com/news/entertainment-news/fullstory-kosli-naatbadi-a-local-drama-fest-17182331-fbc45520853545b08423603b3de3121f8093f879-rhp.html Kosli Naatbadi ]<br />
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[[Category:Asian drama|India]]<br />
[[Category:Indian culture]]<br />
[[Category:Odia culture]]<br />
[[Category:Performing arts in India]]<br />
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