Guwahati, July 23 -- The Indian cultural and theatre fraternity mourns the passing of renowned theatre personality Ratan Thiyam, a legendary figure in the world of indigenous and experimental theatre.

A pioneer of the Theatre of Roots movement, Thiyam was known for his deep engagement with the traditional art forms of Manipur and his remarkable contributions in presenting them on global stages.

The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, paid a heartfelt tribute on the social media platform X, acknowledging Thiyam's unparalleled impact. "A leading light of the Theatre of Roots movement, Shri Ratan Thiyam dedicated his life to bringing indigenous theatre and art practices to the global stage. A Padma awardee, his productions were r...