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{{Short description|Indian playwright and theatre director}}
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'''Abhishek Majumdar''' is an Indian playwright and [[theatre director]].
'''Abhishek Majumdar''' is an Indian playwright and [[theatre director]].


He is the ex artistic director and founder of two theatre companies, Indian Ensemble and Bhasha Centre for Performing Arts, both based out of Bangalore. His plays include ''[[The Djinns of Eidgah]]'' <ref>{{Cite news|last=Akbar|first=Arifa|url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2019/apr/02/abhishek-majumdar-interview-death-threats-pah-la-tibet-china|title=Abhishek Majumdar: the playwright fighting death threats with ice cream|date=2019-04-02|work=The Guardian|access-date=2020-02-14|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}</ref> and ''[[Pah-la]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tibetanreview.net/pah-la-a-shallow-and-confusing-examination-of-tibetan-non-violent-resistance/|title=Pah-La - A Shallow and Confusing Examination of Tibetan Non-Violent Resistance|date=18 April 2019}}</ref> both of which have been staged in London. Other plays include ''Pratidwandi, Harlesden High Street'', ''An Arrangement of Shoes'', ''Afterlife of Birds'', ''Rizwaan, Kaumudi, Dweepa, Muktidham, Baatin, Tathagat and Salt''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.theguardian.com/stage/2019/apr/02/abhishek-majumdar-interview-death-threats-pah-la-tibet-china|title=Abhishek Majumdar: the playwright fighting death threats with ice cream|date=2 April 2019|website=the Guardian}}</ref>  
He is the ex artistic director and founder of two theatre companies, Indian Ensemble and Bhasha Centre for Performing Arts, both based out of Bangalore. His plays include ''[[The Djinns of Eidgah]]'' <ref>{{Cite news|last=Akbar|first=Arifa|url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2019/apr/02/abhishek-majumdar-interview-death-threats-pah-la-tibet-china|title=Abhishek Majumdar: the playwright fighting death threats with ice cream|date=2019-04-02|work=The Guardian|access-date=2020-02-14|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}</ref> and ''[[Pah-la]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tibetanreview.net/pah-la-a-shallow-and-confusing-examination-of-tibetan-non-violent-resistance/|title=Pah-La - A Shallow and Confusing Examination of Tibetan Non-Violent Resistance|date=18 April 2019}}</ref> both of which have been staged in London. Other plays include ''Pratidwandi, Harlesden High Street'', ''An Arrangement of Shoes'', ''Afterlife of Birds'', ''Rizwaan, Kaumudi, Dweepa, Muktidham, Baatin, Tathagat and Salt''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.theguardian.com/stage/2019/apr/02/abhishek-majumdar-interview-death-threats-pah-la-tibet-china|title=Abhishek Majumdar: the playwright fighting death threats with ice cream|date=2 April 2019|website=the Guardian}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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# [https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2019/apr/09/pah-la-review-royal-court-london Pah-La review – fascinating Tibetan drama sets theatre ablaze]
# [https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2019/apr/09/pah-la-review-royal-court-london Pah-La review – fascinating Tibetan drama sets theatre ablaze]
# [https://www.firstpost.com/living/as-abhishek-majumdars-djinns-of-eidgah-is-staged-at-edinburgh-fringe-a-conversation-with-the-playwright-director-7175611.html As Abhishek Majumdar's Djinns of Eidgah is staged at Edinburgh Fringe, a conversation with the playwright-director - Living News , Firstpost]
# [https://www.firstpost.com/living/as-abhishek-majumdars-djinns-of-eidgah-is-staged-at-edinburgh-fringe-a-conversation-with-the-playwright-director-7175611.html As Abhishek Majumdar's Djinns of Eidgah is staged at Edinburgh Fringe, a conversation with the playwright-director], Firstpost
# [https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2013/oct/22/djinns-of-eidgah-review The Djinns of Eidgah – review]
# [https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2013/oct/22/djinns-of-eidgah-review The Djinns of Eidgah – review]
# [https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/theatre/article4923874.ece Abhishek Majumdar speaks about The Djinns of Eidgah]
# [https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/theatre/article4923874.ece Abhishek Majumdar speaks about The Djinns of Eidgah]
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[[Category:21st-century Indian dramatists and playwrights]]
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Abhishek Majumdar
Born
Abhishek Majumdar
OccupationStage director & playwright
Years active2004–present

Abhishek Majumdar is an Indian playwright and theatre director.

He is the ex artistic director and founder of two theatre companies, Indian Ensemble and Bhasha Centre for Performing Arts, both based out of Bangalore. His plays include The Djinns of Eidgah [1] and Pah-la,[2] both of which have been staged in London. Other plays include Pratidwandi, Harlesden High Street, An Arrangement of Shoes, Afterlife of Birds, Rizwaan, Kaumudi, Dweepa, Muktidham, Baatin, Tathagat and Salt.[3]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Akbar, Arifa (2 April 2019). "Abhishek Majumdar: the playwright fighting death threats with ice cream". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  2. "Pah-La - A Shallow and Confusing Examination of Tibetan Non-Violent Resistance". 18 April 2019.
  3. "Abhishek Majumdar: the playwright fighting death threats with ice cream". the Guardian. 2 April 2019.
  1. Pah-La review – fascinating Tibetan drama sets theatre ablaze
  2. As Abhishek Majumdar's Djinns of Eidgah is staged at Edinburgh Fringe, a conversation with the playwright-director, Firstpost
  3. The Djinns of Eidgah – review
  4. Abhishek Majumdar speaks about The Djinns of Eidgah
  5. In the name of Ram