Stories of courage, told through theatre
The Parakrami Purbottar Project and Theatre Festival is an initiative of Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra Society, undertaken as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to honour the courage, sacrifices and contributions of the unsung freedom fighters of Northeast India. The project aims to bring their inspiring stories to wider audiences through theatre, preserving their legacy and creating awareness among younger generations.
As part of this initiative, 25 plays have been written by prominent playwrights, highlighting the lives and contributions of 25 freedom fighters from Assam and other Northeastern states. The inaugural Parakrami Purbottar Theatre Festival 2025 featured seven productions—Gopinath, Ambikagiri, Jyotiprasad, Brojonath, Chandraprabha, Mangri Mem and Gobhoraja Chhatrasingh.
Through powerful theatrical performances, the initiative celebrates the region’s contribution to India’s freedom struggle while promoting historical awareness, cultural expression and patriotic values.
At a glance
- 25 – Plays written
- 25 – Freedom fighters represented
- 7 – Productions at the 2025 festival