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by Rasiklal Choksi

Ramni Sumati is a famous story that portrays the life of a mischievous village boy named Ram. Ram is intelligent and kind-hearted, but his playful and stubborn nature often creates …

by R. P. Dhamaliya

Aashadeep is an inspiring and value-oriented essay/story by R. P. Dhameliya. The title means "Lamp of Hope." The work emphasizes the importance of hope, optimism, and determination in human life. …

by Jay Dixit

Gerhajar Chhe Mazdhar is a thought-provoking Gujarati essay/story by Jay Dixit that explores the emotional emptiness and uncertainty that arise when an important person is absent from one's life. The …

by Markand Bhatt

"Natghar" is a Gujarati play associated with renowned theatre personality Markand Bhatt, one of the pioneers of modern Gujarati theatre. He devoted his life to theatre as an actor, director, …

by NO

"Sursinhji Rathod and Sati Rajba" is a historical-biographical play based on the life of the famous Gujarati poet-prince Sursinhji Takhtasinhji Gohil, popularly known as Kalapi, and his wife Rajba. Kalapi …

by Manilal

Khel is a thought-provoking dramatic work The play presents life itself as a game in which human beings are merely players. Through its characters and events, the play explores human …

by Manilal \"PAGAL\"

"Saurashtra Veer" is a patriotic and heroic poem by Manilal 'Pagal'. The poem glorifies the bravery, sacrifice, and patriotism of the heroes born in the land of Saurashtra. The poet …

by Mulshankar Mulani

This play deals with the themes of statecraft and governance. It opens in the royal court, where the minister installs Vajrang on the throne as the new king. Since Vajrang's …

by Vrajesh Valand

The author has attempted to expose the vile and despicable political games our politicians play to fuel their ambitions, the conspiracies they hatch, and how they betray the public's trust. …

by Khurshedji Baliwala

The play opens in the royal court, where King Champaksen wishes to arrange a marriage for his son, Chandrasen, with the daughter of his enemy, King Rupsen. At the same …

by Faram Bansara

Dina—an unclaimed, destitute, and impoverished girl of noble lineage—fell prey to the lecherous gaze of Nadar, a wealthy, depraved, and cynical scoundrel. However, she was rescued in the nick of …

by Mahervanji Mancherji Dadabhai Banaji

This work is written in the Parsi language. The protagonist, Sanobar, is swinging on a swing while conversing with her cousin, Parvez. Parvez dislikes the village and misses Mumbai, whereas …

by Gijubhai Badekha

Nowadays, female students and teachers mingle with such ease. The rapport between teacher and student, along with the joy and enthusiasm witnessed in schools, no longer surprises us. However, seventy …

by Jay Dixit

This is a social drama. In the play, the protagonist Avinash and the heroine Sneha are in love with each other. Avinash is an orphan and an ordinary man who …

by NO

Asmita is a play centered on the struggle for self-identity, dignity, and self-respect. The story portrays how an individual faces social and personal challenges while trying to preserve their unique …

by Jaaman

This is a social drama centered around an orphanage. The protagonist, Veena, is an unmarried woman who serves as the secretary of the orphanage and manages its entire administration. She …

by Chinu Modi

This work deals with the atrocities committed against women. The play weaves together two distinct storylines. One narrative is set in the red-light district of Faras Street, where the protagonist, …

by Vasant kanetkar

The play is set in the pre-independence era, around 1942—a time when India's freedom struggle was in its final phase. Although the story unfolds under British rule, its central theme …

by Tariniben Desai

This play revolves around the temperaments of husbands. The female protagonist and some of her friends are exasperated by their husbands' volatile moods. The protagonist devises a solution in the …

by NO

The villages of Kankavati and Rupavati were neighbors, situated along the border of the Panchal region in Saurashtra. Shambhu Pagi of Rupavati had arranged the marriage of his only daughter, …