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Thanks to our members, technicians,

friends, families, and theatre groups,

we've had 100+ performances in 10 years.

We're excited to keep going on this journey.

Here's a summary of our journey.

Our theatre group's Sisyphean ordeal against the corruption and spinelessness of Kolkata's theatre circuit is a tale that you won't want to miss. Join us as we break the silence and fight for change.

Bodnaam Solos distills theatre to its essence: the equation between actor and audience. Short plays, performed on the streets, unbound by formalities, where actors write and perform their own creations.

Pokamakorer Kutum, a short play by Mohit Chattopadhyay, follows two junk collectors finding their voices and themselves.

Experience a love triangle that challenges traditional beliefs and virtues, as the facade of love and virtue fades. Meanwhile, a mother and son fight for their dreams in a city struggling for survival. But behind closed doors, there's more their story than meets the eye.

Experience 'Ghoramukho', a musical adaptation of 'Hayavadana' by Girish Karnad. Witness the complexities of love and identity as Padmini, Devdatta, and Kapil navigate a tragic turn of events. With a boon from Maa Kali, Padmini must decide which head goes on which body. Don't miss this captivating tale of love and sacrifice.

Join us for a hilarious street play that asks the daring question - what if you had to pay for your basic rights? Watch as a man struggles to navigate the new normal in search of taking a dump in peace.

Experience 'Lift', a journey of love, lust, and damnation, based on Pär Fabian Lagerkvist's short story. As the elevator doors closed, a sudden chill filled the air, and they realized they were heading towards the fiery depths of hell. Was this their fate all along, or had they unknowingly stumbled into the devil's trap?

Tune in to watch three friends put on a pot boiling thriller, defying their fascist director. But as the play unfolds, it reveals seeds of fascism lurking within society. Will their rebellion lead to awkward moments on stage, or will they handle the unexpected twist? Find out in this gripping tale.

Experience a gripping sequel to Putul Nacher Itir Kotha I, as a "defect" rebels against the system that has reduced human life to an equation of power. Witness the consequences of Suhrid's revelation of the true nature of the world, as we explore the intertwined lives of those who dare to challenge the status quo.

Experience 'Bhango', a story that sheds light on the broken promises made by the system. It encourages us to take a different approach and rely on ourselves, the people. By committing to being incorruptible, we can create a system that is also incorruptible.

Join us at Bodnaam for an event that celebrates new talent in the world of theatre. Witness the newest members of our team as they bring their scripts to the stage. Come support the new actors, directors, writers, and thespians as they mature and prepare to tackle the road ahead.

Experience our play, where the main character, Panchu tries to bring back the life of the dead in the same way as Behula did in Mansamangal. Witness this unique take on a classic story. Don't miss it!

Experience 'Sankat', a musical street play inspired by 'Debotar Jonmo'. Witness how organized faith can hold more power than human lives. Don't miss this thought-provoking performance questions everything you thought you knew about faith and society.

Join us for 'Curtain Call', an experimental Cafe theatre that takes the audience on a musical journey of self-discovery. Witness three friends in Kolkata struggling to find their true calling. Don't miss this night of drama and soul-searching.

This street play reflects the intrinsic nature of the society and people around us. Witness the hypocrisies, lies, corruptions, and sins of our society portrayed in this play. Don't miss this eye-opening experience.

A Street play depicting the unprecedented consequences of unchecked human actions and choices. The immeasurable results of human greed, the dichotomy of growth, and hunger for success have led us to dangerous paths. This play is just a reminder about those consequences and paths.

We see so many people on the street every day, right? But do we really ‘see’ them? The audience, the spectators, the people, the 'public'— it's all just smoke, just crowd-numbers-statistics. What if one of them suddenly passes through a solid wall in front of your eyes! What if a number becomes zero?

Experience 'Aschhi Bondhu', an adaptation of O Henry's classic 'The Last Leaf'. Witness a captivating story of a writer's attempted suicide, interrupted by a stranger. Don't miss this tale of love and loss that is sure to leave a lasting impression on any viewer.

Loosely based on one chapter of Les Miserables, this play goes inward into the minds and hearts of 3 people: A counsellor, his sister and his patient. This proscenium takes you into a journey of dreams, aspirations, pain and hopelessness to tell you a story of freedom and love.

Experience a captivating play based on Franz Kafka's short story 'A Hunger Artist'. Witness Patal, a circus magician, who no longer wants to be trapped in the chain of hunger. Don't miss this unique art of surviving without eating.

A story of a man fighting the memoirs and consequences of war. Does he continue to flame the glories and nobility of fighting men's futile battles? Or does he portray the events as they were- futile, horrid, and sometimes painful.

In the world of 'Putul Nacher Itir Kotha', emotions are suppressed, children are trained as machines, and worth is measured by 'Status Point'. But one man, weary of this endless rat race, is determined to find others who share his vision of a better future.

If suddenly 'Greed' becomes a character of flesh and blood in this corrupt society— for how much money will you sell your soul? Or are you incorruptible? Think again…

Experience a captivating street play that talks in rhyme about the evils of society and the power of Shakti to bring down the perpetrators to their knees. Witness the battle between good and evil as goddess Shakti rises to fight for her people. Don't miss this thought-provoking performance.

CONTACT US

Rehearsal: 680 Paresh Mazumder Rd, Kol- 78

Office: 37B, Bosepukur Rd, Kol-42

Tel: (+91) 8017600689 / (+91) 9874142982

Govt. Regd. No. : S/2L/34655 of 2014-2015

REACH US AT

Email Id: bodnaam@gmail.com

Email Id: connect@bodnaam.com

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