Noti Binodini

Name: Noti Binodini
Start: 2025-09-27T20:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-09-27T21:15:00+01:00
Location: Swiss Cottage Library

By London Durgotsav Committee

Noti Binodini, a pioneering figure in 19th-century Bengali theatre, had her life significantly influenced by Sri Ramakrishna, a saint.

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Swiss Cottage Library

88 Avenue Road London NW3 3HA United Kingdom

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1 hour, 15 minutes
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About this event

The play is about Noti Binodini, a pioneering figure in 19th-century Bengali theatre. The play further portrays her life and how it was significantly influenced by Sri Ramakrishna, a prominent Hindu mystic and religious leader. Ramakrishna's blessings and encouragement helped her overcome societal stigma and find personal and artistic fulfillment. He even witnessed her performance in "Chaitanya Leela" and blessed her, acknowledging her talent and breaking down barriers for women in theatre.

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London Durgotsav Committee