East Medinipur: Tarapada Panda's 6-Decade Jatra Journey, From ₹30 to Stardom at 70

• Tarapada Panda, 70, from Potashpur, East Medinipur, remains a dominant figure in Bengal's Jatra world.
• He began acting at age 12 for a mere 30 rupees, realizing his life's true path in performance.
• Over six decades, he's played diverse roles, captivating audiences with emotional, realistic performances.
• His fame spans East Medinipur, South Bengal, and North Bengal, performing with various Jatra troupes.
• Despite financial struggles, his passion for acting never waned, making the Jatra stage his true home and identity.