Manuscripts Digital Archive

by Indulal Yagnik

The issue of liberating the Hali-Dublas of the Surat and Navsari regions—who have long been shackled in the chains of servitude—has become a topic of widespread public discussion. Dr. Sumat …

by Chandrabhai Bhatt

This work comprises six plays. The first among them is titled *Mare Te Shu Shikhavvu* (What Should I Teach?). This play explores the themes of truth and non-violence. When a …

by Zaverchand Meghani

This play presents a powerful picture of the caste system and social discrimination prevailing in society. The central character of the play is Teju, a girl who belongs to a …

by Labhshankar Thakar

This is a romantic play about a married couple who have been in love for over 15 years. They had a love marriage based on “love at first sight.” The …

by Kanti Madia

This is a humorous play set at a railway station after a train accident. Passengers from different regions are searching for their family members. A man is desperately looking for …

by Sarveshwar Dalal Saxsena

This is a satirical play that exposes political hypocrisy. The hero tells a soldier that he has found a clever trick to achieve anything. He orders a goat to be …

by Siddhiben Dalal

This is a historical drama set in the village of Ranakpur in Saurashtra. The story revolves around the brave ruler Ranmal Thakor and his small but proud kingdom. Due to …

by Alfred Hitchcock

This is a suspenseful thriller set in an isolated guest house owned by a mentally unstable mother and her son Norman. Due to a nearby highway construction, the place has …

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by Sapan Pathak

"Agnidaah" (which translates to Burning by Fire or Internal Conflagration) is an emotionally intense and serious Gujarati theatrical/literary work. While the term literally refers to cremation or burning, in this …

by Dilip Gadhvi

“Buddhe Ki Chadhi Jawani” is a humorous Gujarati literary work by Dilip Gadhvi. The title suggests a comic situation where an elderly person behaves or feels like youth, creating amusing …

by Natvar Aahalpara

“Buddhe Ki Chadhi Jawani” is a humorous Gujarati literary work by Dilip Gadhvi. The title suggests a comic situation where an elderly person behaves or feels like youth, creating amusing …

by NO

This fictional play begins with Queen Soyerabai, whose sons Shambhuraj and Ramraj are missing. She hides this from the king and blames Hambirrao for not finding them. The story also …

by Babubhai P.Vaidya

The play begins with a game of Chopat being played between an Ahir and Darbar Arasivala. During the game, the Ahir places a condition that if Arasivala loses, he must …

by NO

This is a comedy play. The heroine, Paru, is the secret secretary and illegal second wife of a businessman, Sheth Nikhil, who runs illegal business dealings. He has arranged a …

by Sharad Chandra

This is a complex social play centered around family ties, friendship, and property disputes. The story follows Vijaya, whose father, along with his close friends Jagdish Babu and Rasbihari, shares …

by Pannalal Patel

This is a social play that highlights humanity above caste and religion. A lost man, Galiya, is brought back to his village by two fakirs. Though the villagers initially question …

by NO

“Hastprato Aadhunik–2” is an academic and literary study work focusing on manuscripts (ancient texts) and their modern interpretation in Gujarati literature. The work discusses the importance of preserving old manuscripts …

by Rasiklal C. Parikh

This is a fictional historical play about Mena Gurjari. Mena goes to Gadh Gokul, where she hears that a Mughal prince has set up a camp nearby. Curiosity leads the …

by Prabhulal Dwivedi

This is a historical play based on the life of the last powerful ruler of Delhi, Prithviraj Chauhan. It depicts how he defeated Ghauri Shah multiple times with great bravery, …