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Drama was brought into the [[Kokborok]]-speaking population by the [[Yatra]] ([[Jatra (Bengal)|Jatra]]) performers of [[Bengal]]. The rulers of Independent [[Tripura]] were the first to present and perform [[drama]] in [[Tripura]]. Though in the beginning the presentations of yatras ([[Jatra (Bengal)|jatras]]) were limited to the [[Ujjayanta Palace|Royal Compound]], in course of time it came out of the royal compound and mass people also began to enjoy it and join it.

==History==
Having the basic foundation to perform in the open-air theatre, [[Kokborok]]-speaking people came to compose and present drama in their language during the period of the [[Tripura Janasiksha Samiti]] Movement (1945-late 1950s). "Agiya Chalo" written by [[Sudhanwa Debbarma|Sudhanya Debbarma]] was the first drama in Kokborok.

After "Agiye Chalo" "[[Lamani Homchang]]" was presented in 1973 by the [[Kokborok Sahitya Sabha]], written and directed by [[Alindab Tripura]]. In the middle 1970s many groups came to present theatre using modern style, sound and music, etc. "[[Thwi Phuta]]" was one of the popular ones during this time, as also "[[Somaj Kiphildi]]" and "[[Yamorok]]". [[Hemanta Jamatia]], a renowned musician and actor became very popular at this time due to his acting in "[[Thwi Phuta]]" and has also been awarded by the Sahitya Academy.

==Modern drama==
"[[Nobar Domsani Kothoma]]" composed by [[Nanda Kumar Deb Barma]] was presented by [[Kokborok Sahitya Sabha]] in 1983. They also organised a [[Kokborok Drama Festival]] from 1988 and exposed many groups and talented artists to the audience. Some of the groups have been awarded at the national level in [[India]]. [[Kokborok Sahitya Sabha]] also presented a drama "[[Kwplai]]" by [[Nanda Kumar Debbarma]] at [[Tezpur]], [[Assam]] in 1989.

"[[Lampra]]" another theatre group started productions in 1990s with the most attractive "[[Chamari Ompa]]" Lampra won first prize in Yatra Utsav 1995 with the marvellous production "[[Chethuang]]", based on a popular [[Kokborok]] folk tale. "[[Tiyari Drama and Cultural Centre]]" won second prize in 1996 with "[[Khumpui]]". Since then they have produced many popular plays like "[[Swkal]]", "[[Kuchuk Kherembar]]", "[[Kuchuk Ha-Sikam]]" etc. [[Ruhi Debbarma]] is the pioneer and organising personality of Tiyari.

"[[Sampili Theatre Centre]]" formed in 1997 has presented excellent dramas in this short period, including tele-serials such as "[[Rung (tele-serial)|Rung]]", "[[Imangni Bwsarok]]", "[[Longtoraini Eklobyo]]". All these above mentioned groups are based in [[Agartala]] the capital city. Others such as "[[Khorang]]" of [[Mandai]], "[[Dugmali Cultural troupes]]" of [[Abhichoran Bazaar]] are also leading groups.

==Future==
In such a short period of history [[Kokborok]] has developed a quite modern drama groups and talents at both regional and national levels without much support from the state government. Regular workshops, symposia, discussions and festivals regarding [[Kokborok]] drama are being encouraged now by the people.

==Eminent personalities of Kokborok drama==
* [[Nanda Kumar Deb Barma]], awarded "Mahendra Smriti Puraskar" for Drama).
''Bubar, Mukunne, Kokkisa, Koktanghai, Mari, Randijwkma, Sikhok, Reg-Swnam, Bolongni Muktarwi Sarao, Koktun Khotalbai, Kwplai, Kantomoni, Imangni Bwsarok, Shehi Bukhukswk Ha, Nuai, Rung, Sundurjak, Yapiri, Dogar, Longtoraini Eklobyo, Bwsak Kaisao, Da-kuphur, Chobani Swkang, Swkango Choba, Kotor Buma-Bwsa''

* [[Madhu Sudan Debbarma]], awarded first prize in Yubo Utsav, [[Bhopal]] for ''Chamari Ompai''; '' Chethuang, Eklobya, Kwkharang Siyal, etc''.
* [[Ruhi Debbarma]], awarded 2nd prize in Yuba Utsav 1996; ''Khumpui, Buini Hambara, Baithang Dogwra, Kuchuk Kheregbar, Kuchuk Ha-Sikam, Swkal, etc''

==See also==
* [[Tripura]]
* [[Kokborok]]
* [[Kokborok Literature]]
* [[Tripuri culture]]

==References==
* ''A Few lines on Kokborok Drama'', by Nanda Kumar Debbarma, "Tui" Magazine, Tribal Research Institute, Agartala.

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