The historical play “Kala Pahar” is directed by Sudipta Sarkar and presented by Samakalin Sanaskrity was staged at Tapan Theatre, Kolkata on September 11.
The play is inspired by Sujan Bhattacharyya’s novel. The lead character of the play Rajib Lochon Roy is performed by Dhruva. Set design by Adrish Roy, Light Saikat Manna. Pulak Sengupta has done the music. Choreography by Nayan Sadhak, Make up & costume by Asim Kundu, Biswanath Maity.
“Kala Pahar” is a historical presentation inspired by the life and legend of Rajiv Lochan Roy, one of the most enigmatic and controversial figures in Indian history. Set against the backdrop of sixteenth century Bengal under the Karrani Sultanate, the play is a compelling exploration of faith, power, love, and the devastating consequences of social exclusion.
Celebrated for his valor and military brilliance, Rajiv Lochan’s life takes an unforeseen turn when love, conviction, and social orthodoxy collide. As the man once revered by his people finds himself rejected by the very society that shaped him, admiration gives way to alienation and conviction yields to vengeance. History remembers him as Kala Pahar, a name that continues to evoke both fear and debate centuries later.
Blending history with imaginative reconstruction, Kala Pahar looks beyond the legend to uncover the human story of loss, transformation, and belonging that lies at its heart. It is an invitation to revisit not only a forgotten past, but also the questions it continues to leave behind.