Rupchhanda Ghosh (ar_rup@yahoo.com) is a familiar name in Houston Durgabari Society. She is a key figure in educational (Bangla School) and cultural activities. She has been a very popular and successful Bangla school teacher for almost seven years. She also has a keen interest in acting, reciting, and directing dramas (for both kids & adults) in Durgabari’s cultural events since 2008. She has directed the kids in several dramas, namely, ‘Bheembadh’, ‘Lakshmaner Shaktishel’, ‘Khyatir Birambana’, ‘Maharaja Tomare Selam’, etc. under the banner of HDBS and ‘Kishalaya’. The kids always feel comfortable working with her and she always succeeds in getting the best out of them. Rupchhanda has performed in lead roles in several Bengali plays, including ‘Bhalomanush’, staged during NABC Houston, 2015, directed by famous director Debesh Chattopadhyay from Kolkata. She is an active volunteer in Durgabari and works with magazine committee of ‘Sharod Arghya’ and ‘Prabas Bandhu’ magazines. Rupchhanda had her formal training from famous elocutionist Smt. Bratati Bandyopadhyay. She is currently teaching Spoken Bangla, Recitation and Drama in HDBS Kalabhavan.
