Budhan Theatre

In 1998, the Budhan Theatre was founded by Roxy Gagdekar, Daxin Bajrange and Kalpana Gagdekar, under mentorship of Dr. Ganesh Devy.
The theatre takes its name from Budhan Sabar, a tribal man who was killed due to police brutality in West Bengal. Through the medium of theatre, the group spread awareness and aided in educating the neighboring localities, which proved effective in reducing the stigma around the community and raising issues faced by tribal communities of India.

Plays

1998-2002

Budhan

1998

This play is based on an incident that occurred in the Eastern part of India where West Benga police killed an innocent tribal person, Bhudan Sabar, due to the historical stigma of his Sabar tribe, known as a “Criminal Tribe.” The play has been widely performed and published throughout India; there have been over 300 shows and it has been translated into both Indian and Chinese languages.

Pinya Hari Kale Ki Maut (Death of Pinya Hari Kale)

1999

This play is based on the real incident of custodial death in the Baramati district of Maharashtra, India. Pinya Hari Kale, of the “Pardhi Tribe,” was brutally killed by Maharashtra Police. The play was performed in seminars and meetings of DNTs including the presence of the Honorable Chief Justice of India, Mr. venkatesh Chhallaiya in 2000.

Encounter

2001

This play is based on the story of Deepak Pawar, who used to beg in the Solapur district of Maharashtra. Exploited by the local police, he was allowed to brew liquor in exchange for bribes. Upon denying a bribe, the police killed him and reported him as being involved in alleged weapon trafficking. It has been performed over 50 times throughout India, including viewings by 20 High Designated police officials in Bhopal at the International Seminar of De-notified Tribes.

Majhab Hame Sikhata Aapas Mein Bair Rakhna

2002

This play is based on communal conflicts that occurred in Gujarat, India, in 2002. It has been performed over 25 times in Ahmedabad city to promote communal harmony among conflict groups.

1998-2002

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Budhan Theatre

In 1998, the Budhan Theatre was founded by Roxy Gagdekar, Daxin Bajrange and Kalpana Gagdekar, under mentorship of Dr. Ganesh Devy.
The theatre takes its name from Budhan Sabar, a tribal man who was killed due to police brutality in West Bengal. Through the medium of theatre, the group spread awareness and aided in educating the neighboring localities, which proved effective in reducing the stigma around the community and raising issues faced by tribal communities of India.

Plays

1998-2002

Budhan

1998

This play is based on an incident that occurred in the Eastern part of India where West Benga police killed an innocent tribal person, Bhudan Sabar, due to the historical stigma of his Sabar tribe, known as a “Criminal Tribe.” The play has been widely performed and published throughout India; there have been over 300 shows and it has been translated into both Indian and Chinese languages.

Pinya Hari Kale Ki Maut (Death of Pinya Hari Kale)

1999

This play is based on the real incident of custodial death in the Baramati district of Maharashtra, India. Pinya Hari Kale, of the “Pardhi Tribe,” was brutally killed by Maharashtra Police. The play was performed in seminars and meetings of DNTs including the presence of the Honorable Chief Justice of India, Mr. venkatesh Chhallaiya in 2000.

Encounter

2001

This play is based on the story of Deepak Pawar, who used to beg in the Solapur district of Maharashtra. Exploited by the local police, he was allowed to brew liquor in exchange for bribes. Upon denying a bribe, the police killed him and reported him as being involved in alleged weapon trafficking. It has been performed over 50 times throughout India, including viewings by 20 High Designated police officials in Bhopal at the International Seminar of De-notified Tribes.

Majhab Hame Sikhata Aapas Mein Bair Rakhna

2002

This play is based on communal conflicts that occurred in Gujarat, India, in 2002. It has been performed over 25 times in Ahmedabad city to promote communal harmony among conflict groups.

1998-2002

JOIN OUR CAUSE

Budhan Theatre

In 1998, the Budhan Theatre was founded by Roxy Gagdekar, Daxin Bajrange and Kalpana Gagdekar, under mentorship of Dr. Ganesh Devy.
The theatre takes its name from Budhan Sabar, a tribal man who was killed due to police brutality in West Bengal. Through the medium of theatre, the group spread awareness and aided in educating the neighboring localities, which proved effective in reducing the stigma around the community and raising issues faced by tribal communities of India.

Plays

1998-2002

Budhan

1998

This play is based on an incident that occurred in the Eastern part of India where West Benga police killed an innocent tribal person, Bhudan Sabar, due to the historical stigma of his Sabar tribe, known as a “Criminal Tribe.” The play has been widely performed and published throughout India; there have been over 300 shows and it has been translated into both Indian and Chinese languages.

Pinya Hari Kale Ki Maut (Death of Pinya Hari Kale)

1999

This play is based on the real incident of custodial death in the Baramati district of Maharashtra, India. Pinya Hari Kale, of the “Pardhi Tribe,” was brutally killed by Maharashtra Police. The play was performed in seminars and meetings of DNTs including the presence of the Honorable Chief Justice of India, Mr. venkatesh Chhallaiya in 2000.

Encounter

2001

This play is based on the story of Deepak Pawar, who used to beg in the Solapur district of Maharashtra. Exploited by the local police, he was allowed to brew liquor in exchange for bribes. Upon denying a bribe, the police killed him and reported him as being involved in alleged weapon trafficking. It has been performed over 50 times throughout India, including viewings by 20 High Designated police officials in Bhopal at the International Seminar of De-notified Tribes.

Majhab Hame Sikhata Aapas Mein Bair Rakhna

2002

This play is based on communal conflicts that occurred in Gujarat, India, in 2002. It has been performed over 25 times in Ahmedabad city to promote communal harmony among conflict groups.