Shyamanand Jalan

Biography

Shyamanand Jalan was a pivotal figure in modern Indian theatre, bridging the gap between Hindi and Bengali theatre in the 1960s and 1970s. He is credited with introducing Bengali playwrights to a national audience through his work with Anamika theatre group. His most notable stage roles include appearances in Roland Joffe's "City of Joy" and numerous works by notable parallel cinema directors.