KAMRUPA Play Explores the History of Queen Sati Sadhani and the Chutia Kingdom

Kamrupa

The play is based on the life of Rani Sadhani, a princess in the history of Assam and the daughter of King Dharmadhajpal of the ancient Chutia kingdom. Following the Sayambar custom, Sadhani married a skilled hunter named Nitai, who later became the last Chutia Raja Nitipal. After Nitai appointed friends who knew nothing about politics as ministers, the Ahoms invaded the Chutia kingdom. Sadhani fought against the Ahoms alongside Nitipal and an army of hundreds of women. Nitipal was killed in the battle at Chandangiri Hills.

Director

Krishna Bhuyan is a well-known actor and director who has worked in various fields of theatre in Assam. He has acted in plays such as Andhayug, Kukurnesia Manuh, Tomak Valpaw, and Janmantar, and directed works including Kangsha, Siyali Palegoi Ratanpur, Moi Tuniya Tun Tunalo, Lavita, Akashor Nodi, Andharat Sihatar Mukhbur, Dhaniramar theatre, and Panchawati.

Director's Note

Kamrupa is a play based on the Chutia history of Assam and myth, telling the story of the sacrifice and heroism of Queen Sati Sadhani against the backdrop of that time.

Group

Rangabhumi is a nonprofit and non-government socio-cultural organization established in 2017 that stages original dramas, including Siyali palegoi Ratanpur, Moi tunie tuntunalu, and Kamrupa.