Ratan Thiyam is known for blending traditional Manipuri art with modern storytelling, he founded Chorus Repertory Theatre and ...

A recipient of Padma Shri in 1989, Ratan Thiyam was known for blending traditional Manipuri art forms with contemporary craft, innovation and poetic narratives. He also served as director of NSD.

Ratan Thiyam, a Padma Shri recipient and well-known theater personality in Manipur, passed away at a local hospital early on ...

Manipur's renowned theatre personality and Padma Shri awardee Ratan Thiyam died at a hospital here early on Wednesday, officials said.