{"product_id":"collected-plays-vol-1-rare-books","title":"Collected Plays by Mahesh Dattani [rare books]","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollected Plays\u003c\/em\u003e by Mahesh Dattani is a compilation of some of the most important modern Indian English plays written by Mahesh Dattani. The collection includes powerful dramas that explore social issues such as gender discrimination, family conflict, sexuality, communal tension, identity, and the struggles of middle-class urban life in India. Through realistic characters and emotionally intense storytelling, Dattani examines the hidden problems and hypocrisies within society and family relationships. Plays in the collection often focus on individuals who feel silenced or marginalized, giving voice to themes rarely discussed openly in Indian theatre. His writing combines strong dialogue, psychological depth, and social criticism, making the collection an important contribution to contemporary Indian drama and literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMahesh Dattani is an Indian playwright, stage director, screenwriter, and filmmaker known for bringing modern social issues into Indian English theatre. Born in Bangalore, he became one of the first Indian playwrights writing in English to gain national and international recognition. His plays often deal with sensitive topics such as homosexuality, gender inequality, child abuse, and communalism, subjects that were rarely addressed openly on the Indian stage. In 1998, he received the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award for his contribution to English literature, becoming the first playwright in English to receive the honor. Dattani’s realistic storytelling and bold themes have made him one of the most respected voices in contemporary Indian theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of Used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44270309507329,"sku":"2UUQ9P0QP-Used","price":350.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/41i-BBiSNLL._SY425.jpg?v=1697449826","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/collected-plays-vol-1-rare-books","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}