Dramatic Paradigm Shift: Mahesh Dattani And The Transformative Landscape Of Indian English Theatre

Abstract

Mahesh Dattani's huge effect on Indian English theatre broke with convention and ushered in a new age of innovative narrative tactics. He did this by breaking free from the limits of conventional storytelling. This investigation is centered on a comprehensive analysis of Dattani's ground-breaking works, each of which is a testament to his ability to disrupt societal conventions and provide unique ideas that speak to the complexities of modern Indian culture. The investigations are the basis of this research. Plays written by Dattani are vivid canvases on which societal standards are not only questioned but also confronted without fear. It is now possible to bring topics that were previously prohibited or confined to the margins of theatrical discourse to the forefront. This presents an opportunity for viewers to confront difficult realities and engage in in-depth conversations about a wide range of topics, including those pertaining to identity and sexuality, as well as family relationships and disagreements between different cultures. In this way, Dattani emerges as a pioneer who utilizes his expertise to criticize, provoke, and ultimately influence the societal debate in Indian English theatre. He does this by using his skill. The contributions made by Dattani have a profoundly transformative influence on the fundamental fabric of dramatic storytelling, and this effect is not limited to the analysis of themed content.