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I've played substantial roles in dramas directed by Mustafa Monwar, a prominent and respected artiste in the country. He directed me in a drama inspired by Rabindranath Tagore's works, where I played a pivotal role.
Three of Rabindranath Tagore's short stories, written within a few months of one another, posit the irreconcilability of being human with patriarchy and gender inequity.
Portrayal of women through the eyes of Rabindranath Tagore
In many of his stories, Rabindranath Tagore brought strong and progressive women to the forefront, who defied conventional expectations, and questioned perceptions that challenged their freedom. On Tagore’s 160th birth anniversary, we look back at some of the most memorable female characters from his stories.
Illustration: Salman Sakib Shahryar
Mrinmayi from Samapti
The free-spirited Mrinmayi grows up climbing trees and playing with the boys in her village. She defies the conventional ideas of femininity and questions the lack of choice faced by women. Tagore s Mrinmayi is a woman who disregards the traditional concept of marriage and takes her own time to adjust to a new setting.