Description

“Natak Deshvideshma” is a scholarly work included in the Shree Kasturbhai Lalbhai Vidyavistar Granthshreni, written by Hasmukh Baradi and Dhirubhai Thaker. The book presents a comparative study of theatre traditions in India and abroad, focusing on the development, style, and cultural role of drama.

The work explains how theatre is a universal art form, but its expression changes according to culture, society, and historical background. Different countries have developed their own theatrical traditions, performance techniques, and storytelling styles. Despite these differences, the core purpose of theatre remains the same—to represent human life and communicate emotions.

The authors highlight the evolution of theatre from traditional folk forms to modern experimental theatre. They also discuss how Western theatre influenced Indian drama and how Indian theatre has maintained its own identity through classical and folk traditions.

Baradi and Thakar emphasize that theatre is not only entertainment but also an educational and cultural medium. It reflects social reality, preserves cultural heritage, and encourages critical thinking. “Natak Deshvideshma” thus becomes an important reference for understanding global and Indian theatre in a comparative framework.

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