• Ferari Fouz, the swashbuckling play written by Utpal Dutt that won him the Sangeet Natak Akademi award three years later, has seen a second coming.
• Set in a mofussil area of riverine East Bengal of the 1930s, the play marked Dutt’s first major attempt at reworking historical material and explored the underbelly of extremist movements that shook the foundation of British rule.

The “Naatokiyo National Festival 2025,” presented by Dark Studio is a vibrant celebration of theatre. Held at the Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, from January 27 to February 2, this festival showcases an array of captivating plays, promising an enriching cultural experience.