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by I. S. Johar

This comedy play unfolds on a chaotic film set where the producer and director are deeply frustrated by the late arrival and tantrums of the lead actor, Premkumar (real name: …

by Gangaram Gavankar

This is a social drama. The protagonist, Vishwas, lives with his mother. Vishwas and his mother are preparing to leave for Nathdwara and are waiting for their driver, Mohan. Vishwas …

by Ramesh Bhatt

Aapanu Gaam (Our Village) is a play about the simple life of people in a village. It highlights everyday experiences, human relationships, love, family, and the passage of time. Through …

by Jay Dixit

"Never Planning for Darling" is a humorous and thought-provoking essay that highlights the importance of balancing love with practical planning. The writer explains that affection alone cannot sustain a happy …

by NO

The play 'Honsili Hira' highlights the domestic conflicts arising from the blind imitation of Western lifestyle and modern social reforms. Beginning with traditional prayers and a dialogue between the Sutradhar …

by Bertolt Brecht

This play revolves around the comical and suspicious exploits of two thieves/conmen, Dilsher and Bedil, alongside Harkara (a betel-seller), Khushbuqt, and the noble Amir Musharraf's household (Noorjahan, Dilaram, Akhtar). Using …

by NO

This play depicts an ideological and emotional conflict within a family involving Uma, her brother-in-law Mahendra, senior brother-in-law Yogendra, and nephew Pratap. Frustrated by the unethical and fraudulent practices of …

by NO

In this play, two conmen, Vishwas and Sawant, secretly break into the house of a photographer named Prakash Kapadia with the intention of theft. While searching the house, eating food …

by Devandra Patel

In this court-drama, Swaroop Desai is on trial for the murder of his wife, Kusum. Flashbacks reveal that Swaroop’s young stepmother (Sushila) strictly controls his life and business, even ordering …

by Chandrakant Vyas

Dhananjaya gets a boon from Lord Hanuman where his neighbor Mohan receives double of whatever Dhananjaya asks for. To put Mohan in trouble, Dhananjaya asks for 1 beautiful wife, resulting …

by NO

This play features a dialogue between Kishore (a young lawyer), his mother Maniben, and a poor woman. Maniben is worried about her daughter Kapila's childlessness. Meanwhile, a poor woman seeks …

by Vihang Mehta

The play is a sharp social critique of the blind, materialistic rat race running in society under the guise of 'development'. The plot revolves around Madhusudan Pancholi, an idealistic retired …

by NO

The play is set in a luxurious flat near Juhu beach in Mumbai, characterized by a mysterious atmosphere with three distinct telephones ringing for different aliases. The central character, referred …

by Sitanshu Yashchandra

The play adopts an innovative style inspired by traditional Gujarati folk theatre ('Bhavai') combined with contemporary dramatic elements. The opening act features an engaging and witty dialogue between the 'Nayak' …

by Natubhai Patel

Marginalized and Dalit communities (led by Poojabhai, Dhanji, Makanji, etc.) unite to fight against social discrimination, untouchability, and exploitation. Their unity helps rebuild broken social ties and marriage alliances. They …

by Ravindra Parekh

"Tarpan" is a poignant Gujarati literary work/one-act play written by Ravindra Parekh that deeply explores human emotions, guilt, relationships, and the concept of emotional homage. While the literal word Tarpan …

by NO

The opening scenes of Act 1 of the play ‘Andolan’ take place inside a cell at Yerwada Jail, featuring a poignant conversation between the prisoner Hiralal and his childhood friend …

by NO

In these scenes from the play ‘Jad Bharat’ (Manusmanas), Professor Thakor and Dr. Dasgupta are conducting research on a groundbreaking scientific experiment involving 'stereotactic brain surgery' designed to permanently enhance …

by Rajendra I. Joshi

The story unfolds in the beautifully decorated living room of Arvind Shah, a colorful businessman, and his wife Sunanda. The plot of the first act centers around their decision to …

by NO

The first act of the play opens in a modest two-room tenement belonging to the Desai family, set in a typical urban middle-class chawl. The protagonist, Naval, who is the …