• Basabadol is a compelling contemporary theatre production that reflects on migration—not across borders, but within lives, memories, and identities. Rooted in an old house on the verge of change, the play unfolds through an unusual cast of characters: an elderly man, a nameless middleman, and everyday objects that speak with startling clarity. 

• As conversations move between a bed, a pair of shoes, and their unseen owner, questions of class, power, intimacy, and belonging slowly surface. The play blends into lived experience, and humour gives way to moments of quiet violence and deep vulnerability. What is inherited? What is buried? And who truly owns a life or a name? With its intimate scale, poetic language, and strong performances by a mixed ensemble of talented actors, Basabadol offers a thought-provoking and immersive theatre experience. 

About the Director 

• Arpan Garai is a theatre practitioner, director, and creator born in Shantipur, Nadia. A graduate and post-graduate in Theatre Studies and Direction from Rabindra Bharati University, he worked for nearly four years as a permanent actor at Minerva Repertory Theatre.
• He founded ‘Shantipur Harmony Theatre’, where his directorial work Basabadal received wide critical appreciation. His major breakthrough as a director came with the Hoichoi OTT original series Talmar Romeo Juliet, which was widely appreciated for its strong narrative and distinctive cinematic treatment.