Legendary theatre personality Habib Tanvir was the pioneer of many things in theatre. He was the first person to cast villagers and tribals in his plays. He had patience to work with tribals and look out for talent in them. He also introduced folk music in his plays.
He was a very genuine person. He told stories of exploitation, corruption and helpless people. He was in theatre with an agenda. His artistes were like family to him. He stayed with them so that he could take care of them.
Chhattisgarh assembly paid tributes to noted Hindi playwright and theatre personality Habib Tanvir who died early last month in Bhopal. Immediately after the house assembled at 11 a.m. for the commencement of the Monsoon session, the members of the house observed a two-minute silence for Tanvir.
Habib Ahmed Khan 'Tanvir' - (1 September 1923 – 8 June 2009)
