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Dinabandhu Mitra, also known as Denobhandhoo Mithra, (10 April 1829 – 1 November 1873) was a Bengali-language writer and dramatist. He is notable for his play Nil Darpan (1860).
Nov 13, 2023 · Dinabandhu Mitra was a distinguished Bengali writer and dramatist. His legacy is deeply rooted in his profound contributions to Bengali literature, most notably for his play “Nil Darpan,” which highlighted the struggles of indigo farmers and played a significant role in social reform during colonial India.
As a member of the educated literati of Bengal, Dinabandhu Mitra and his play Nil Darpan are intricate part of the mid-nineteenth century literary concerns. The literary enterprise in Bengal from 1850s had attempted to harbour a niche of readers.
Nil Darpan (Bengali: নীল দর্পণ, The Indigo Mirror) is a Bengali-language play written by Dinabandhu Mitra in 1858–1859.
Mar 24, 2021 · Dinabandhu Mitra wrote the play Nil Darpan (1860), a searing account of a farmers’ struggle in 19th century Bengal. Mitra, who had studied at Hindu College but did not appear in the final examinations, began to work as a postmaster in Patna in 1855.
Feb 20, 2024 · For more information please visit:www.eitihas.com /www.facebook.com/eitihaseitihas presents this short educational documentary on Dinabandhu Mitra and Nil D...
(“Mirror of the Indigo”), by Dina Bandhu Mitra, did much to draw attention in India and Europe to the plight of the indigo growers. It was translated into English, reportedly by Bengali poet and dramatist Michael Madhusudan Dutta.
