Mahesh Dattani’s Views on English in Modern Indian English Theatre

Vol-6 | Issue-02 | February-2021 | Published Online: 14 February 2021    PDF ( 209 KB )
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2021.v06.i02.026
Author(s)
Md Mizanur Rahaman Sardar 1

1Assistant Professor of English, Polba Mahavidyalaya, P.O & P.S - Polba, Hooghly, 712148, West Bengal, India

Abstract

Mahesh Dattani is one of the leading playwrights of contemporary Indian English theatre. He deals with socially relevant topics which are very much Indian. His use of English also has a touch of distinct Indian flavour. It is simple, yet graceful. The immense popularity of his plays has something to with his use of English language. In this paper I have tried to present his views on the use of English language in theatre and how it heralds a new dawn in the tradition of Indian English writing.

Keywords
English language, Indian English theatre, Indian English writing
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