Luhara Manisha (Nataka)

“Luhara Manisha (Nataka)” by Dr. Bijay Kumar Satpathy is a play. It’s an adaptation of the well-known Odia novel “Luhara Manisha” by Kalindi Charan Panigrahi. Dr. Bijay Kumar Satpathy is a prominent postmodern playwright in Odia literature, known for transforming notable novels and short stories into plays. His works often explore social tragedies, standing against evil forces and traditional customary practices, with themes of revolution and social transformation. Therefore, his theatrical adaptation of “Luhara Manisha” would likely bring to the stage the key characters and narrative of Panigrahi’s novel, reinterpreting its social commentary and themes through a dramatic lens.