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by Bernard Shaw

"Chaliwala Sheth Ni Chhokari" is a socially significant Gujarati short story that highlights the differences between social classes and emphasizes the importance of human values over wealth and status. The …

by Sharad Babu

This scene opens with Rama, her aunt (Masi), and Veni Ghosal discussing the upcoming memorial service (Shraddh) arranged by Ramesh for his late father. Veni tries to stop Rama from …

by Babubhai P. Vaidya

“Sajan Ne Saad” is a Gujarati literary work by Babubhai P. Vaidya. The work focuses on human emotions, relationships, and the inner feelings of individuals. It presents the importance of …

by Shambhu Mitra

The play begins with a humorous debate between the Sutradhar (narrator) and Nati (actress) about the delay in starting the show, touching upon the value of money in modern society. …

by Jack Vinstock / Wili Gilbert

“Catch Me If You Can” is a comedy play written by Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert. The play is based on a situation full of humor, confusion, mistaken identities, and …

by Veeru Purohit

“Puru Ane Paushati” is a Gujarati literary work by Veeru Purohit. The work explores human relationships, emotional conflicts, and social values through its characters. The story presents situations where individuals …

by Indulal Kanaiyalal Yagnik

Written by Indulal Yagnik in 1954, ‘Akkal Na Dushman’ (Enemies of Wisdom) is a sharp socio-political satire highlighting the corruption, superficial modernization, and exploitation occurring in the name of rural …

by Manilal Shivshankar Shetal

“Prem Vijay Natak” is a Gujarati play by Manilal Shivshankar Shetal. The title means “Victory of Love”, suggesting a story centered on love, emotions, and moral values. The play presents …

by Henrik Ibsen

In this scene, the selfish carpenter Engstrand tries to manipulate his daughter Regina into leaving with him to run a hostel, but Regina refuses, preferring to stay at Mrs. Alving's …

by Chimanlal Trivedi

“Kalankit Kaun?” is a Gujarati literary work by Chimanlal Trivedi. The title means “Who is the one who is blamed/stained?” The work explores questions of morality, social judgment, human relationships, …

by Champshi V. Uddeshi

“Janjeer Ne Zankare” is a Gujarati literary work by Champshi V. Uddeshi. The title means “the sound of chains” and symbolically represents restrictions, struggles, and the desire for freedom. The …

by Indulal Kanaiyalal Yagnik

Written by Indulal Yagnik, "Aasha-Nirasha" (Hope and Despair) is a four-act play set against the backdrop of the historic Bardoli Satyagraha and the peasants' land revenue struggle. The story begins …

by Joseph David

Presented by the Mumbai Gujarati Natak Mandali in 1933, this play opens with a philosophical discussion on the true qualities of an ideal "Emperor" alongside a devotional prayer. In Act …

by Pransukh H. Nayak

In the Delhi Durbar, an Afghan (Durrani) envoy pressures Emperor Shah Alam to accept foreign terms, but the Emperor refuses. Meanwhile, minister Verani Madhav's treachery is exposed. Maratha commander Mahadji …

by Fred Robinson

"You, Too, Can Have a Body" is an acclaimed Gujarati comedic adaptation of the classic English mystery-farce. The plot revolves around a chaotic series of events triggered by the sudden …

by Jaaman

Navu Ne Junu (The New and the Old) is a reflective essay that discusses the relationship between tradition and modernity. The author explains that society continuously changes with time, bringing …

by Prabhulal Dwivedi

The play begins with an invocation (Mangalacharan), offering prayers to Lord Hari for peace, righteousness, and the welfare of the nation. A conversation between the Sutradhar (Narrator) and Nati introduces …

by Gajendrashankar Lalshankar Pandya

"Jamanano Rang" is a social play by Gajendrashankar Lalshankar Pandya that portrays the changing trends of society and the conflict between traditional and modern values. The play focuses on the …

by Hiren Gandhi

This play begins with the Jallianwala Bagh massacre (1919), where a young Bhagat Singh collects blood-soaked soil and vows to free India. As he grows up, Bhagat Singh alongside his …

by NO

“Buddhdev” is a spiritual and philosophical literary work based on the life and teachings of Gautam Buddha. The work explains Buddha’s ideas about suffering, its causes, and the path to …