An inspiring act!

A drama based on the life of

Bhikhari Thakur

, an Indian playwright, lyricist, actor, folk singer, and dancer, was staged as part of the

8th Theatre Olympic

organised by

National School of Drama

at Nagari Natak Mandali, Varanasi. '

Batohi

', a

Bhojpuri

play directed by Abhay Sinha, traced the creative journey of Thakur, who had to undergo a lot of travails to reach a position of eminence.

A scene from the play (BCCL)