Udalguri-Sonitpur, March 29: Dhekiajuli subdivision in Assam witnessed a cultural milestone with the successful staging of its first science fiction play, Dainosor Prithibir Pom Khedi, an initiative of the Seuj Society. The production was presented under the banner of the organisation’s Cultural Wing at the Trimurti Auditorium on Saturday evening.
Written and directed by Sanjoy Baruah, the play was inaugurated with a ceremonial lamp lighting by noted snake conservationist Saurav Borkotoky, who also serves as the chief advisor of Seuj Society. He was joined by Tutumoni Kalita, president of the Nature Group. Addressing the audience briefly before the performance, Borkotoky highlighted key environmental concerns, setting the tone for the evening.
The production featured a coordinated effort from a large creative team. Dolly Das served as chief assistant director, while Nazmul Hussain Bhuyan took on the role of associate director, and Bitupan Bharali acted as junior director besides portraying the central dinosaur character. Performances by Mridul Deka, Nazmul Hussain Bhuyan, Dhruva Jyoti Das, Rita Das Bordoloi and Bikash Kalita, who played environmental scientists, received appreciation from the audience.
Characters with superhuman traits, enacted by Ganesh Deka, Dolly Das, Bablu Ansari and Monmayuri Das, emerged as a highlight of the play. The narrative was anchored by Kajol Bora, principal of Lakshminath Bezbaruah Academy and chief advisor to the production, who appeared as the narrator.
The production was further supported by background music from Dr. Bhuyasi Das and Gitashree Baruah. The T-Rex character, a central visual element of the play, was designed and performed by artist Madhab Roy, who also contributed to stage decoration along with Bhuvan Das, Dr. Arindam Deka and other members of the team.
A large ensemble cast, including Raju Nath, Chayanika Koch, Hiranya Bharali, Archana Baruah, Bandipa Deka, Rita Goswami, Homen Goswami, Pallav Jyoti Deka, Rituraj Nath, Kalpana Das, Gautami Barman, Kaushik Daimari, Nandan Pratim Kashyap, Mriyang Baruah, Samir Choudhury, Priyanshi Deka, Prajanya Deka, Chelsea Choudhury, Barnil Shivam, Antariksha Bhardwaj, Arnav Boro, Kritisha Niyon Bora, Adarshini Roy and several child artists, contributed to the performance.
The event marked a notable step in blending science fiction with regional theatre, while also carrying forward environmental awareness through creative expression.
