Published on 16th April 2026
When passion for art becomes a raging fire within, it often leads to something spectacular. Green Room Theatre Cultural Society (popularly known as GRT in the theatre circles) too, finds the roots of its existence in similar sentiments. Determined to do theatre that has the power to move people, shake beliefs and compels one to think,our director Mr. Anjan Kanjilal, joined by his team of loyal believers, formed GRT.
Mr. Anjan Kanjilal - Director & Actor
... Journey So Far
One of the most prominent and radical theatre directors & actors of the contemporary Indian Bengali theatre, Mr. Anjan Kanjilal has carved his own niche in the field of creative drama through his unique & innovative direction & acting style...
“SONDHAY 7TA HOUSEFULL” - A theatre enthusiast Pathik Ghosh belongs to the small town "Majher Gram" by profession he is a school teacher but he lived his entire life for theatre. He has spent all his wealth, health, money, time and effort for a dream....
“ASUKH” - is not about a physical ailment. It deals with the myriad imperfections of personalities and relationships that reveal themselves in their ugliest form, in the due course of working amongst a group of people.
“BISMILLAH” - The whole story comes to life when two reporters from a famous magazine approach a 75-year old Tara Moi, the protagonist of the play for an interview. As she unfolds every chapter we realize that her life had been a torrid one. ...
"SESH ROKKHA" - Rabindranath Tagore's Shesh Rakkha is a humorous play, combining incidents in a domestic setting. Two friends, Nibaron and Shibchran, want to fortify their friendship through marriage between their offspring, Nibaron's daughter Indumati and Shibcharan's son, Godai, a medical student
“EBONG SATARUPA” - It was in the 80s, a controversial novel by a top author in Bengal disturbed many because of teenage sex and violence, the case eventually going right up to the Supreme Court. Prajapati, which translates into Butterfly, was eventually released without any cuts. The judges said it was important for a vibrant society to understand its ills to counter it.
“SAHABASHE” - Stress, long working hours, hectic schedules… have made the lives of Indian youth a little disoriented. That’s what Green Room theatre, which is lead by veteran theatre personality Anjan Kanjilal is trying to portray in this full-length production, ‘Sahobashe'...
“PRAYASCHITTO” - Set on the backdrop of early 20th century, D L Ray’s Prayashchitto (Atonement) gives an overview of the society of that era, wherein the influence of the West was taking a toll on the calm and balanced life of the Babus. Added to the societal issues, the playwright has punched in his satirical outlook towards Michael Madhusudan Datta’s character, with whom he shared an equation which was far from being cordial...
