Rebati Sinha: From 1 Rupee Fee to Jatra Queen, Now a Fading Memory

• Rebati Sinha, once a celebrated jatra heroine from Potashpur, East Medinipur, began her acting journey at age six.
• Despite childhood poverty and often unpaid performances, her passion for acting led her to perform across Bengal and Assam.
• She rose to become a popular jatra star, performing in over 150 plays and supporting her family after her father's death.
• Her popularity peaked as she traveled extensively for performances, becoming a well-known face in the jatra world.
• Now, due to age, she can no longer perform, and her once dazzling career is largely a fading memory, highlighting hidden talents in Bengal.

Why It Matters: Rebati Sinha, a former jatra star, now lives in obscurity, her journey from poverty to fame a forgotten tale.