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#RatanThiyam was known for writing and staging plays that blended traditional Manipuri art forms with modern influences. He served as the director of the National School of Drama between 1987 and 1988.

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July 23, 2025 at 2:21 PM
“Ratan Thiyam’s vision reshaped contemporary theatre and gave it a universal language,” said Minaakshi S Dass, trustee of SBKK.
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Manipur: Legendary theatre icon Ratan Thiyam to receive Lifetime Achievement award
SBKK will honour Manipuri theatre legend Ratan Thiyam with the 2025 Sumitra Charat Ram Award for his transformative contributions.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Ramesh also reignited criticism of Modi’s prolonged absence from Manipur since ethnic violence broke out on May 3, 2023, between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities.
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Manipur: Jairam Ramesh slams PM Modi for silence on Ratan Thiyam’s death
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticizes PM Modi for not offering condolences on Manipur theatre icon Ratan Thiyam’s death.
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July 27, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Ratan Thiyam, born into a family of artistes on January 20, 1948, at Nabadwip in Nadia district, West Bengal, grew up at Haobam Dewan Lane, Imphal.
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Manipur: Renowned theatre maestro Ratan Thiyam dies at 77
Renowned Indian playwright and theatre director Ratan Thiyam died at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal in Manipur.
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July 23, 2025 at 5:37 AM