Theatre troupe Samotol is set to stage its acclaimed production “Lutfar Prodeep” on April 20 at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy’s Studio Theatre Hall in Dhaka.

The play, written by Tanvir Mokammel and directed by Sagir Mostafa, features a solo performance by Chittralekha Guha. This will be the sixth staging of the production.

Set against a historical backdrop, the play revisits the fall of Bengal’s last independent Nawab while centring on the emotional journey of Lutfunnisa, wife of Siraj ud-Daulah.

Explaining the thematic focus, director Sagir Mostafa said, “History is often told from the perspective of the victors. The sighs and sacrifices of the defeated frequently remain untold. ‘Lutfar Prodip’ is not merely a story of the defeat of Bengal’s last independent Nawab; it is a living narrative of Lutfunnisa’s unwavering love, immense patience, and a lifetime of grief.”

The production brings together a technical team including Uttam Guha as art director and lighting designer. Sound and music design are handled by Syed Sabab Ali Arzoo, with costume design by Wahida Mollcik Jolly and makeup by Nazmun Nahar Liza.