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by Dilip Raval

"Hu Ane Tu Fari Thi Malishu !!!" written/directed by Dilip Raval, is a deeply emotional and touching family drama centered around love, second chances, and the resilience of relationships. The …

by Jitendra Parmar

Ne Bachu Bachi Gayo is a social comedy about Bachu, a man who earns money by lying and cheating people. One day, he decides to stop lying and always speak …

by M. M. Vaghela

"Valam No Viyog" (which translates to The Separation from the Beloved) is a emotionally charged Gujarati theatrical or literary piece centered around love, longing, and the pain of separation. The …

by M. M. Vaghela

"Niraat Thai Gai" is a delightful Gujarati one-act comedy play. The storyline revolves around characters who are desperately seeking relief from the chaos, daily hassles, or dramatic entanglements of their …

by Nitin Dixit

The play revolves around the lives of a modern urban family consisting of Amar (a cosmetic company sales manager), his wife Mugdha (a beauty parlor owner), and their young daughter …

by Hasmukh Baradi

"Mujhe Ek Patthar Chahiye" (I Need a Stone) is a poignant narrative centered around human emotions, conscience, and societal hypocrisy. The plot revolves around the central character’s deep internal conflict …

by Prof. Shree Jayant Parekh

The narrative opens at the School of Social Studies, where the protagonist, Bihari, delivers a psychological lecture on the concept of 'Monogamy' and marriage laws across different cultures. The scene …

by Ketan Mangal Rathod

Himmat – Ek Sharanai is a social drama by Ketan Mangal Rathod. It highlights caste discrimination, untouchability, and social injustice in a Gujarati village. The protagonist, Himmat, fights for equality, …

by Tarun Bankar

This two-act drama delves into the intricate mechanisms of the human mind and its confrontation with uncontrollable realities. The plot centers around the main characters, Anthony (Raj) and Maya, who …

by Satish Desai

"Antar Mann Ni Aarpaar" is a deeply sensitive socio-psychological play written by Satish Amratlal Desai. The narrative centers on Manjari, a young widow who is forced by conservative societal norms …

by Harin Thakar

"Derani-Jethani" is a poignant and deeply emotional drama that portrays the reality of a prestigious, wealthy family facing silent internal conflicts—aptly described by the writer as the story of a …

by Ravindra Parekh (Playwright Workshop)1995/96

Bullet Proof by Ravindra Parekh is a social and psychological play that portrays fear, insecurity, and conflicts in human relationships. Through realistic characters and dialogues, the playwright shows that no …

by NO

"Baa Retired Thaay Che" (Mother Gets Retired) is an absolute masterpiece and one of the most iconic emotional family dramas in the history of Gujarati theatre. The plot revolves around …

by Arvind Joshi

"Ek Chatur Naar," written and directed by the late, renowned theatre personality Arvind Joshi, is a delightful and lighthearted social comedy. The story revolves around a clever and highly intelligent …

by Ashok Patole

"Snehadhin" is a deeply touching and emotional family drama written by the renowned playwright Ashok Patole. The core theme of the play revolves around human relationships, the depth of love, …

by Pravin Solanki

'Major Chandrakant' Short Summary: This gripping suspense drama opens in a Deolali Camp bungalow where a retired, strong-willed army officer, Major Chandrakant, and his servant, Madhu, rush indoors amidst outside …

by Tushar Trivedi

The play opens with a phone call at a character's house, introducing the central female character, Shalini, who is engaging in a flirtatious and affectionate conversation over the phone with …

by Sitanshu Yashchandra

"Tamari Neha" by Sitanshu Yashchandra is a highly acclaimed and experimental play in modernist Gujarati literature. Breaking away from traditional linear storytelling, the play explores the inner conflicts, existential loneliness, …

by NO

The play begins in Abdhipur, a small fishing village on the coast of Saurashtra. Munjo eagerly awaits the arrival of Motikaka, his late father's close friend, hoping that Kapli will …

by Pragji Dosa

"Natkhat Jayu Nu Holika" is a popular Gujarati children's play performed by the renowned theatre practitioner Jayesh Gokani (famously known as 'Natkhat Jayu'). The story revolves around 'Jayu', a witty, …