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 Usha Ganguly was born in Jodhpur, Rajasthan in the year in 1945. As a child she learnt Bharatanatyam dance. Completing a master's degree in Hindi literature, she started teaching at Bhowanipur Education Society College, Calcutta, in 1970. In the same year, she began acting with Sangit Kala Mandir and later studied theatre under Tripti Mitra. She formed a group, Rangakarmee, in 1976, and decided to direct its shows. Her energetic style and disciplined ensemble work with young, large casts spearheaded a resurgence of Hindi theatre in Calcutta. Her important productions include Mannu Bhandari's Mahabhoj i.e. 'Great Feast' in 1984, Ratnakar Matkari's Lokkatha i.e. 'Folktale' in 1987, Mahesh Elkunchwar's Holi in 1989, and Rudali in 1992, which she dramatized from Mahasweta Devi's story. She also translates and adapts plays into Hindi. Rangakarmee regularly takes its repertoire on tours across India and undertakes extension activities in theatre with underprivileged people.
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