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The article examines how Currimbhoy and Dattani use drama to represent culture and critique society.

January 18, 2026Open Access

Cultural Representations and Social Critique in Indian English Drama: Currimbhoy and Dattani in Perspective

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PVPragya Verma DYDr. Ram Shankar Yadav

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Analysis reveals cultural representation and social critique in Indian English drama by Currimbhoy and Dattani, suggesting significant thematic parallels.

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The article examines how Currimbhoy and Dattani use drama to represent culture and critique society.
Analyzes plays by Asif Currimbhoy and Mahesh Dattani
Explores the historical context of their works
Investigates themes of class, caste, gender, and sexuality in the plays
Currimbhoy's work reflects political crises of the 1960s and 1970s
Dattani's plays highlight domestic tragedies of the late 20th and early 21st centuries
Both playwrights address systemic violence and social prejudice through their narratives.

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Verma et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/696c7835eb60fb80d139679e https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18268779

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Analysis reveals cultural representation and social critique in Indian English drama by Currimbhoy and Dattani, suggesting significant thematic parallels.

Cultural Representations and Social Critique in Indian English Drama: Currimbhoy and Dattani in Perspective

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Cultural Representations and Social Critique in Indian English Drama: Currimbhoy and Dattani in Perspective

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