Museum Archives
A curated digital archive preserving the life, theatre, writings, photographs, awards, manuscripts and cultural memory of Rameshwar Prem. This collection is created for artists, students, researchers, theatre workers and future generations.
A living memory of theatre, literature and cultural history.
Rameshwar Prem was born on 3 April 1943 in Nirmali, a small village in North Bihar. He completed his postgraduate honours study in Hindi Literature from Darbhanga University in 1965 and began his literary journey through poems and short fiction for magazines and periodicals.
His major plays include Charpai, Ajat Ghar, Camp, Shatran Santan, Antarang, Kuntha, Bazi, Shabri Main, Suprimo, Badshah Jones, Lomad Vesh, Raja Nanga Hai, Barf Ki Arniya, Electra, Havir Gandha Suno, Lomeshvesh Ke Aath Dhindhorchi, Mahajaal and Shor Baba.
He wrote lyrics for G. V. Iyer’s Doordarshan series Krishnavtar, contributing more than 150 songs on Lord Krishna, and wrote the screenplay for Girish Karnad’s telefilm Woh Ghar. He received several honours, including the Ford Foundation Award, Sahitya Kriti Sammaan, Patliputra Sammaan, Shashi Bhushan Natya Sammaan and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for dramatic writing.
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Research & PreservationExplore the Collections
The archive is organised into collections that preserve literary works, theatre records, manuscripts, photographs, awards, letters, documents and audio-visual material connected with Rameshwar Prem’s creative journey.
Plays
Dramatic works including major plays, performance material and related theatre records.
Explore Plays →Poems
Poems, lyrical writings and literary expressions from different phases of his work.
Explore Poems →Manuscripts
Handwritten pages, notes, drafts, corrections and rare writing material.
View Manuscripts →Photographs
Personal photographs, theatre images, rehearsal moments and visual records.
View Photographs →Directors & Actors
Creative collaborators, theatre groups, performers and production records.
View Collaborations →Letters & Documents
Letters, invitations, programmes, reviews, publication records and paper archives.
View Documents →Videos & Recordings
Interviews, readings, recordings, performances and moving-image documentation.
View Media →Highlights from the Collection
Selected records from the archive highlight important works, images, documents and memories from the Foundation’s growing collection.
Charpai — Alakhnandan Production, 2014 — Photograph 01
Production photograph from Rameshwar Prem’s play Charpai, directed by Alakhnandan and presented at Abhimanch, NSD, in 2014.
Camp — Sambhav Production, 1984 — Photograph 01
Production photograph from Rameshwar Prem’s play Camp, directed by Rajendra Gupta and presented by Sambhav at Sri Ram Center in 1984.
Kuntha — Campus Theatre Production — Photograph 01
Production photograph from Rameshwar Prem’s play Kuntha, directed by Sachin Tiwari and presented by Campus Theatre at Sangeet Natak Akademi, Delhi.
Antarang — NSD Production, 1980 — Photograph 01
Production photograph from Rameshwar Prem’s play Antarang, directed by Robin Das and presented by the National School of Drama in 1980.
Jal Damru Baje — Melorang Production, 2009 — Photograph 02
Production photograph from Rameshwar Prem’s play Jal Damru Baje, directed by Prakash Jha and presented by Melorang at LTG, Delhi, in 2009.
Bazi — Rang Vasundhara Production, 1994 — Photograph 01
Production photograph from Rameshwar Prem’s play Bazi, directed by Satyabrata Rout and presented by Rang Vasundhara at Sri Ram Centre, Delhi, in 1994.
The Journey of Rameshwar Prem
A chronological view of important moments from Rameshwar Prem’s life, work and cultural legacy.
Birth in Nirmali
Rameshwar Prem was born in Nirmali, a small village in North Bihar.
Postgraduate Study
He completed his postgraduate honours study in Hindi Literature from Darbhanga University.
Plays, Poems and Stories
He began with poems and short fiction, and later became known for Hindi dramatic writing.
Krishnavtar and Woh Ghar
He wrote more than 150 songs for Krishnavtar and the screenplay for Girish Karnad’s telefilm Woh Ghar.
Passing Away
He passed away after a prolonged illness, leaving behind a major legacy of theatre, literature and cultural memory.
Archival Gallery
A visual selection of archival photographs, theatre memories, documents and collection records from the Foundation archive.
Charpai — NSD Repertory Production, 1974 — Photograph 01
Play Archive · CharpaiCharpai — NSD Repertory Production, 1974 — Photograph 02
Play Archive · CharpaiCharpai — Alakhnandan Production, 2014 — Photograph 01
Play Archive · CharpaiCharpai — Alakhnandan Production, 2014 — Photograph 02
Play Archive · CharpaiCamp — Sambhav Production, 1984 — Photograph 01
Play Archive · CampCamp — Sambhav Production, 1984 — Photograph 02
Play Archive · CampCamp — Sambhav Production, 1984 — Photograph 03
Play Archive · CampKuntha — Campus Theatre Production — Photograph 01
Play Archive · KunthaAntarang — NSD Production, 1980 — Photograph 01
Play Archive · AntarangAntarang — NSD Production, 1980 — Photograph 02
Play Archive · AntarangAntarang — NSD Production, 1980 — Production Photograph 03
Play Archive · AntarangKaalpaatra - Jesus and Mary College, 1978 -Photograph 01
Play Archive · KaalpaatraKaalpaatra - Jesus and Mary College Production, 1978 - Photograph 02
Play Archive · KaalpaatraJal Damru Baje — NSD Production, 2008 — Photograph 01
Play Archive · Jal Damru BajeJal Damru Baje — NSD Production, 2008 — Photograph 04
Play Archive · Jal Damru BajeJal Damru Baje — NSD Production, 2008 — Photograph 03
Play Archive · Jal Damru BajeJal Damru Baje — Melorang Production, 2009 — Photograph 01
Play Archive · Jal Damru BajeJal Damru Baje — Melorang Production, 2009 — Photograph 02
Play Archive · Jal Damru BajeJal Damru Baje — Melorang Production, 2009 — Photograph 03
Play Archive · Jal Damru BajeBazi — Rang Vasundhara Production, 1994 — Photograph 01
Play Archive · BaziBazi — Rang Vasundhara Production, 1994 — Photograph 02
Play Archive · BaziA cultural resource for future generations.
The archive is not only a display space. It is a preservation and documentation project created to protect fragile cultural material, make theatre history accessible and support serious research.
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If you have manuscripts, photographs, stagecraft records, posters, light designs, letters, recordings, production notes, reviews, documents or any theatre-related material, you may contact The Rameshwar Prem Foundation to help preserve this cultural legacy.
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