The stage play Baramkhana depicts the dramatic life of Lalon Sain, the Baul whose life is like a drama. In the play Lalon has been highlighted as a “symbol.” It becomes a matter of sorrow when everything in this region becomes a subject of interest for personal use and Lalon Sain is not an exception in this regard. As the play progresses, he also becomes a victim of politics.
Secularism is the basic foundation of Lalon’s philosophy. However, under the continuous inauspicious pressure of religion, politics and business, isn’t his philosophy deviating from the root of it all? Many questions like this have been raised in the play Baramkhana which was written by Pantho Shahriar and directed by Tropa Majumder. Based on Sunil Ganguly’s famous novel Moner Maanush, the play Baramkhana will be staged for the 32nd time on June 4, 2015 at National Theatre Stage of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Among other artists Ferdousi Majumder, Ramendu Majumder, Paresh Acharya, Rashedul Aowal Shawon, Tamanna Islam, Tropa Majumder, Sekanul Islam Shahi, Apon Ahsan etc are playing the key roles in the play.
Baramkhana has already been staged at Bratyajan Natyamela in Kolkata and garnered immense positive response.