Manuscripts Digital Archive

by Mopasa

In the play ‘Navo Karar’, the Nawab tries to rekindle romance with his wife, Begum, after years of living in an open marriage where he spent money freely on mistresses. …

by Badal Sarkar

‘Evam Indrajit’ by Badal Sircar is a famous existential play about the monotony of modern middle-class life. A Writer tries to compose a play about ordinary people—represented by four young …

by Chandravadan Mehta

‘Hoholika’ is a Gujarati folk-style comedy (Bhavai) by Chandravadan C. Mehta that parodies a corrupt court system. When a man’s borrowed ox accidentally loses its tail, the foolish, bribe-taking judge …

by Hasmukh Baradi

In theatre and drama, a 'Ghatna' (Dramatic Event / Inciting Incident) represents a pivotal turning point in the plot. In playwriting, an inciting event disrupts the normal life of the …

by Mohanlal Patel

"Antim Deep" (The Last Lamp) is a poignant Gujarati one-act play centered around human emotions, sacrifice, and the final stages of life. The story revolves around an elderly protagonist whose …

by Dhanjay Vairagi

"Parajit Nayak" (The Defeated Hero) centers on a former idealistic professor turned politician who suffers a physical attack during a public revolt. Burdened by guilt, political manipulation, and lost values, …

by NO

This play revolves around the struggling life of Rasiklal Kamdar, a 50-year-old traveling salesman, and his family. Exhausted and broken by constant traveling and lack of career success, Rasiklal returns …

by NO

neighbors and relatives gather outside Mahiba's house as Kashi brings her young son, Keshav, to seek Mahiba's blessings. Among the gathered family members, subtle taunts, gossips, and light banter occur …

by Badal Sarkar

The scene opens with a casual domestic conversation between Sharad (a college Gujarati lecturer) and his wife, Jaya. Jaya reminds him to pay the electricity bill, while Sharad discusses a …

by NO

This scene depicts a joyful moment in the Diwan household as Satish wins the "Marketing of the Year" award. His elder daughter Rati excitedly spreads the news over the phone, …

by P. Kharsani (Kalavrund)

'Pachhi Thi Pastasho Jagta Rahejo' is a satirical and lighthearted social one-act play centered around the themes of awareness, vigilance, and human nature. The play humorously highlights how laziness, negligence, …

by NO

'Rudramukh Ane Ranjana' is a poignant social one-act play centered around family relationships and the emotional realities of women's lives. Through the conversations between characters like Gambhira, Ranjana, and Pratima, …

by Umashankar Joshi

'Gruhashanti' is a witty and satirical social one-act play written by the renowned Jnanapith Award-winning Gujarati author Umashankar Joshi. The play depicts the daily household bickering, misunderstandings, and financial arguments …

by Prahasan

This play is a satirical comedy set during a meeting of a short-story writing club. Guided by a Professor, students (like Shodhan, Miss Jhaveri, Arvind) read out their short stories, …

by NO

This scene highlights the chaos and rumors during the 10th-anniversary party of Charley, the Deputy Mayor of New York. Charley has accidentally shot himself in the earlobe, and his wife …

by Prabhulal Dwivedi

Acharya Matragupta teaches his students the value of internal values, character, and genuine upbringing. Kshemak, the arrogant Chief Minister (Mahamatri) of Kashmir, arrives with his son, Janak, demanding special royal …

by Chunilal Madia , Jayanti Dalal

"Dadhi Ane Daant" is a humorous one-act play that shows people should not be judged by their appearance. Through funny incidents involving an old man's beard and teeth, the play …

by Humayu H. Makrani

The play "Swapna Pari" by writer-director Humayun H. Makrani opens with a tragic dance rehearsal accident that leaves the talented dancer and choreographer Megha paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair. …

by Lakshmi Narayanlal

This scene from the play "Suryamukh" by Dr. Lakshmi Narayan Lal portrays the tragic downfall and chaotic demise of Dwarka, where Burgpal and Queen Rukmini attempt to distribute alms for …

by NO

The one-act play "Panch Baras Lambi Sadak" (A Five-Year Long Road) portrays an intense, late-night dialogue between a husband and wife after returning from a corporate party. Looking at his …