The man who became one of India's greatest stage queens

Chapal Bhaduri, one of India's greatest stage queens, reigned over jatra theatre in Bengal during the mid-20th century. Known for his powerful performances, Bhaduri faced rejection as women began to dominate the stage, leading to the decline of male impersonators like him. His legacy reflects a vanishing world of transformative gender roles in Indian performance.

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