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Madhurima Goswami – Theatre Artist | Mime Specialist | Director

Born: 1989, in a family immersed in theatre

Training & Education:

• Introduced to stagecraft at the age of 5, born into an artistic household with both parents engaged in theatre

• Completed BA and MA in Drama & Dramatics (specializing in Direction) from Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata

• Enhanced her performance skills with workshops at Rabindra Bharati University, National School of Drama, and Indian Mime Theatre

Professional Highlights

• Mime Specialist & Performer

• Awarded the Junior Fellowship in Mime (2022) by the Ministry of Culture, Govt of India

• Affiliated with Indian Mime Theatre, regularly performing and teaching mime techniques

• Theatre Practitioner & Director

• Joined theatre troupes Uhinee Kolkata and Nandipat during her university years

• Current key member of Hatibagan Sangharam Theatre Group, where she directs, acts, and collaborates creatively

• Directed stage and workshop productions like Nakal Garh, engaging with slum communities, and numerous youth theatre projects

• Educator & Mentor

• Conducts mime, character, improvisation, and movement workshops for children, adolescents, and underprivileged youths

• Facilitated theatre sessions for Swar Sangam, part of Birla’s educational initiatives, and served as a resource person at webinars and seminars

Personal & Artistic Ethos

• Family Heritage: Daughter of renowned mime artist Niranjan Goswami, from whom she inherited a deep appreciation for physical storytelling

• Artistic Skills: Beyond acting and directing, she is also proficient in singing, dancing, and basic musical instruments — an exemplar of a well-rounded performing artist

• Arts Approach: Embraces mime, movement, and improvisation as powerful tools, believing in theatre’s transformative role for empowerment and creativity in communities

Awards & Recognition

• National Scholarship for Children’s Theatre Direction (2008)

• Junior Fellowship in Mime, Indian Ministry of Culture (2022)

Collaborations & Personal Life

• Co-founded and collaborates deeply with her husband, Anirban Bhattacharya, in theatrical productions under Hatibagan Sangharam.

• Successfully refutes public rumors and emphasizes that their personal and creative partnership remains strong.

Why Madhurima Goswami Stands Out

Madhurima exemplifies dedication and versatility — moving effortlessly between silent storytelling, expressive direction, and empowering workshops. Her mastery of mime and dramatic movement broadens the scope of Bengali theatre, making her both a performer and cultural mentor.