IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences

ISSN PRINT 2319-1775 Online 2320-7876

COLLECTED PLAYS OF MAHESH ELKUNCHWAR AND MODERN MARATHI THEATER

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Prof. Jyoti Dashrth Hase

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Theatrical giant Mahesh Elkunchwar broke theatrical mirrors and sparked critical debate with his performances. They had been detonators, facing the shadows of sexuality, magnificence, faith, and social conventions; they are no longer simply entertainment. He found out about socioeconomic exploitation, fought religious extremism, uncovered heteronormativity, and discovered the marginalised, igniting crucial discourse and annoying empathy for the outsiders. His visceral impact converted the art form and brought about boycotts and demonstrations, establishing the door for an extra-vital and inclusive theatre. His undying brilliance speaks to audiences today who are handling equal alienation, existential issues, and worries. Translations and productions offer his writing a fresh attitude and reveal his enduring significance. His impact is still seen in current authors who keep pushing limits and upholding his dedication to mental studies and social statement, similarly to the theatrical innovations he pioneered. Mahesh Elkunchwar was more than clearly a creator; he became a cultural progressive who irrevocably changed the face of Marathi theatre and the artwork globally.

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