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Bihar Gets National School of Drama Campus
2 Sep
Summary
- National School of Drama campus to be established in Patna.
- Local artists anticipate accessible professional theatre training.
- Initiative aims to preserve and promote Bihar's folk traditions.
The Bihar government's decision to establish a National School of Drama (NSD) campus in Patna has been met with widespread enthusiasm from artists and cultural practitioners. This move is anticipated to provide a much-needed avenue for professional theatre training within Bihar, easing the burden on aspiring actors who previously had to travel to other states.
The new campus is seen as a vital opportunity to bridge traditional folk theatre forms, such as Bidesiya and Jhijhiya, with modern theatrical methods. This integration is expected to foster research and documentation of Bihar's unique performing arts heritage, ensuring its preservation for future generations.
Theatre artists have long advocated for such an institution, highlighting the struggles faced over the past decade. The establishment of the NSD campus in Patna is viewed not only as a win for aspiring actors but also for technicians and dramatists, creating a more accessible and localized platform for skill development in the performing arts.
