Kaliprasanna Singha: Difference between revisions
== Contributions ==
== Contributions ==
=== Vidyotsahini Sabha and contribution to Bengali Theatre ===
=== Vidyotsahini Sabha and contribution to Bengali Theatre ===
Other than his contribution to literature, Kaliprasanna had immense contribution to Bengali theatre too. He established the [[Vidyotsahini Sabha]] (a platform for those interested in education) at the age of 15. It was established most probably in 1855. Eminent gentlemen like Krishnadas Pal, Acharya Krishna Kamal Bhattacharya, Peari Chand Mitra, and [[Radhanath Sikdar]] were associated with it. Vidyotsahini Sabha was mainly responsible for promoting Hindu theatre, and Vidyotsahini Mancha was set up in 1857 at Kaliprasanna’s home. The members of this group performed ”[[Shakuntala]]” in 1857. According to a witness, “The performance of ‘Sakuntala’ at Simla was, however a failure, This is not to be wondered at; for Sakuntala being a masterpiece of dramatic genius, requires versatile and consummate talent for its representation, rarely to be met with in this country.”
Other than his contribution to literature, Kaliprasanna had immense contribution to Bengali theatre too. He established the [[Vidyotsahini Sabha]] (a platform for those interested in education) at the age of 15. It was established most probably in 1855. Eminent gentlemen like Pal, Acharya Krishna Kamal Bhattacharya, Chand Mitra, and [[Radhanath Sikdar]] were associated with it. Vidyotsahini Sabha was mainly responsible for promoting Hindu theatre, and Vidyotsahini Mancha was set up in 1857 at Kaliprasanna’s home. The members of this group performed ”[[Shakuntala]]” in 1857. According to a witness, “The performance of ‘Sakuntala’ at Simla was, however a failure, This is not to be wondered at; for Sakuntala being a masterpiece of dramatic genius, requires versatile and consummate talent for its representation, rarely to be met with in this country.”
Later on Kaliprasanna enacted the play ”[[Benisanhar]]”, which received a warm response and the performance was praised in Samvad Prabhakar. Young Kaliprasanna played the role of [[Bhanumati (Mahabharata) |Bhanumati]], a female character. Later in 1857 itself, Kaliprasanna himself wrote the play ”Vikramorvashi” based on the Sanskrit composition of Kalidas. Kaliprasanna played the role of [[Pururava]]. The drama was highly eulogised including the performance of Kaliprasanna as actor.
Later on Kaliprasanna enacted the play ”[[Benisanhar]]”, which received a warm response and the performance was praised in Samvad Prabhakar. Young Kaliprasanna played the role of [[Bhanumati (Mahabharata) |Bhanumati]], a female character. Later in 1857 itself, Kaliprasanna himself wrote the play ”Vikramorvashi” based on the Sanskrit composition of Kalidas. Kaliprasanna played the role of [[Pururava]]. The drama was highly eulogised including the performance of Kaliprasanna as actor.
=== Publications ===
=== Publications ===
He also edited/published several magazines like Vidyotsahini Patrika, Paridarshak, Sarvatattwa Prakashika, Bibidhartha Samgraha etc. [[Paridarshak]] was a Bengali daily newspaper started by Jaganmohan Tarkalankar and Madangopal Goswami. For improvement of the newspaper, Kaliprasanna took over editorship of the newspaper. The quality of the newspaper was ahead of its times and [[Kristo Das Pal]] wrote, “He also started a first class vernacular daily newspaper, the like of which we have not yet seen.” Bibidhartho Samgraha was first edited by Babu Rajendralal Mitra, the well known native gentleman. After him that magazine had been revived under the auspices of Kaliprasanna Singha.
He also edited/published several magazines like Vidyotsahini Patrika, Paridarshak, Sarvatattwa Prakashika, Bibidhartha Samgraha etc. [[Paridarshak]] was a Bengali daily newspaper started by Jaganmohan Tarkalankar and Madangopal Goswami. For improvement of the newspaper, Kaliprasanna took over editorship of the newspaper. The quality of the newspaper was ahead of its times and [[Kristo Das Pal]] wrote, “He also started a first class vernacular daily newspaper, the like of which we have not yet seen.” Bibidhartho Samgraha was first edited by Babu Rajendralal Mitra, the well known native gentleman. After him that magazine had been revived under the auspices of Kaliprasanna Singha.
In 1862 the most acclaimed ”Hootum Pyanchar Naksha” had been published. In this book he criticised the activities of the then middle class societies in a humorous manner under the pseudonym ”Hootum Pyancha”.
In 1862 the most acclaimed ”Hootum Pyanchar Naksha” had been published. In this book he criticised the activities of the then middle class…
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