Description

“Gandhari” by Hasmukh Baradi is a play based on the mythological character Gandhari from the Mahabharata. The play presents Gandhari’s life, emotions, sacrifices, and inner conflicts from a human and modern perspective. Hasmukh Baradi reinterprets Gandhari not only as a mythological figure but as a woman with feelings, thoughts, and personal struggles.
The play explores Gandhari’s decision to blindfold herself after marrying Dhritarashtra. This act becomes a symbol of sacrifice, protest, and the limitations placed on women by society. Through Gandhari’s character, the playwright questions power, duty, family relationships, and the consequences of silence.
The drama also shows the conflict between personal emotions and responsibilities toward family and society. Gandhari’s pain as a mother, wife, and individual reflects universal human struggles. Baradi connects an ancient story with modern issues like identity, gender roles, morality, and social expectations.

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