At present many group theatres in Chittagong are working successfully and Uttaradhikar is notably one of them. The members of this group maintain some definite beliefs in their practice. The use of traditional Bengali folk-play and cultural elements are often found in their plays. They believe that an admixture of indigenous play-method and world drama will pave a new way for Bengali drama.

Uttaradhikar's past productions Sampannaiya and Sagarghat essentially reflects this belief and Prempuran is a step ahead. Presented in a narrative technique with dance-song-music, this play takes us back to the remote past, belonging to our ancestors. Four full- house shows of Prempuran have drawn attention of the theatre lovers of Chittagong.

A palace, built upon the veil of falsehood for a long time suppresses the truth. But time does not let the builders of this mysterious palace forget their sins. May be someday someone will come to reveal the truth. Then on that fragile palace a new edifice will be constructed and a new history will be created. Prempuran is a skilful revelation of this purified truth.

In an opera show, staged in Dewan House, Ainum the Dewan's daughter, falls in love with an ordinary actor Shah Daulat while watching the drama performance of Kanko-Leela. The dreams of Ainum-Daulat are far fetched. But the order of Bhati's king and Dewan's aristocracy stand as a hindrance and their love faces cruel, inhuman consequences. Truth hides itself in the Dewan's dungeon and in the memory of an afflicted grandfather who is the ultimate holder of truth, a witness of time.

Though the story of Prempuran is based on the age-old social scenario, it is also a reflection of similar contemporary problems. Love and desire for beauty is expressed here with great significance. Social custom, discrimination in caste and status, pride of power, conspiracy but finally the success of humanity- is the motto of the play.

The presentation style of the play was very charming. A lively use of chorus and choreography gave an extra flavour to the whole play. The magical musical composition of violin and flute, the set made of wood, bamboo and cane, indigenous dialogue, fascinating lighting and lastly the lively performance of young artistes, created an excellent ambience on the mind of the audience and inspired them to search for the hidden truth.