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Mahesh Dattani is a celebrated Indian playwright whose works delve into complex social and psychological themes. His plays often explore the tensions between tradition and modernity, revealing the internal conflicts within Indian society. Dattani's writing is characterized by sharp dialogue and profound insights into the human psyche. As the first English-language playwright to receive the Sahitya Akademi Award, his contribution to literature is significant.

2023
Dance Like a Man: : A Stage Play in Two
80 pages
3 hours of reading
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Set against the backdrop of a dance festival, the narrative explores the complex dynamics between aging Bharatnatyam dancers Jairaj and Ratna as they seek a mridangam player for their daughter Lata's performance. Tensions rise during a pivotal meeting with Lata's potential fiancé, Viswas, revealing deep-rooted conflicts from Jairaj and Ratna's past. The story delves into themes of tradition versus modernity, parental expectations, and personal aspirations, offering a poignant examination of relationships and the struggles of balancing ambition with familial ties.
2000
Collected Plays
250 pages
9 hours of reading
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Mahesh Dattani is the first Indian-playwright writing in English to be awarded the Sahitya Akademi award. His plays bring Indian drama into the present day in their themes "sexuality, religious tension and gender issues" while still focussing on human relationships and personal and moral choices which are the classic concerns of world drama.

Dance Like a Man: : A Stage Play in Two

Collected Plays