Goutam Halder

Goutam Halder, the doyen of Bengali theatre, began his journey as an actor – director in 1986. He has so far appeared in over 100 different roles on stage as an actor and has directed more than 40 plays. His notable theatre productions/performances include 'Meghnad Badh Kabya' and 'Borda Borda'. Goutam Halder is also revered as a mentor and tutor of dramatics. His formulation of a unique style of acting has been influencing the Bengali stage even today. He has also contributed as lecturer and demonstrator at Georgia University in Athens, Georgia, USA; Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Scotland, UK, and International Dance & Theatre Festival, Goteborg, Sweden – 2002.