Udichi

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Udichi (Bengali: উদীচি), or Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigosthi is a leading progressive cultural organization in Bangladesh. It was established by Satyen Sen & Ranesh Dash Gupt in 1968 in the wake of the mass uprising against autocracy.

It is a non-communal and progressive cultural organisation which believes in using music for political purposes. The activities of Udichi have spread throughout the country, turning it into a powerful cultural and political organisation.

After 1972 Udichi branched out into music, drama, dance, fine arts and literature. At present it has a central council comprising sixty-five members, a district council of forty-one members and a branch council of twenty-five members. There are seventy-one district councils under the Dhaka centre, and 212 branch councils under the district councils.

Udichi has staged so many plays, with the majority being street plays. Among its major stage productions are Narak Guljar, Michhil, Dhala Geramer Nam, Abhishapta Nagari, Chirakumar Sabha, Bibaha Utsab, Shubhra Timir and Chile Kothar Sepai, Freedom of the City & Boubasanti. The street plays include Aro Manus Chai, Din Badaler Pala, Raja Raja Khela, Madarir Khel, Tebhagar Pala, Rajakarer Pyanchali, Shadhinatar Sanggram, Ittihas Katha Kao, Punrutthan, Tatal, Bikkhipto Bhabna etc.

Udichi has five foreign branches (USA, England, Australia, Canada and France).

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