Habib Tanvir date of birth:
September 1, 1923
How old was Habib Tanvir when died?
85
Where was Habib Tanvir born?
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
When did Habib Tanvir die?
June 8, 2009
What is Habib Tanvir nationality?
Indian
What is Habib Tanvir's occupation?
Playwright, dramatist, poet, actor
Short Biography
Habib Tanvir (1 September 1923 – 8 June 2009) was one of the most popular Indian Urdu, Hindi playwrights, a theatre director, poet and actor. He was the writer of plays such as, Agra Bazar (1954) and Charandas Chor (1975). A pioneer in Urdu, Hindi theatre, he was most known for his work with Chhattisgarhi tribals, at the Naya Theatre, a theatre company he founded in 1959 in Bhopal. He went on to include indigenous performance forms such as nacha, to create not only a new theatrical language, but also milestones such as Charandas Chor, Gaon ka Naam Sasural, Mor Naam Damad and Kamdeo ka Apna Basant Ritu ka Sapna.