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Saurashtra University Re – Accredited Grade ‘B’ by NAAC (CGPA 2.93) Saurashtra University Re – Accredited Grade ‘B’ by NAAC (CGPA 2.93) Parmar, Bipin R., 2011, A Critical Study of Dramatic Works of Mahesh Dattani, thesis PhD, Saurashtra University http://etheses.saurashtrauniversity.edu/id/eprint/132 Copyright and moral rights for this thesis are retained by the author A copy can be downloaded for personal non-commercial research or study, without prior permission or charge. This thesis cannot be reproduced or quoted extensively from without first obtaining permission in writing from the Author. The content must not be changed in any way or sold commercially in any format or medium without the formal permission of the Author When referring to this work, full bibliographic details including the author, title, awarding institution and date of the thesis must be given. Saurashtra University Theses Service http://etheses.saurashtrauniversity.edu [email protected] © The Author A Critical Study of Dramatic Works of Mahesh Dattani A Thesis Submitted to Saurashtra University, Rajkot For the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in English Supervised by: Submitted by: Dr. Dilip D. Bhatt Bipin R. Parmar Lecturer and Head, Lecturer in English, Deptt. of English Deptt. of English Shri V. D. Kanakiya Arts Shri M.N. Kampani Arts and Shri M.R. Sanghavi and Shri A.K. Shah Commerce College, Commerce College, Savarkundla – 364 515 Mangrol – 362 225 Registration No.: 3753 Year: 2011 CERTIFICATE This is to certify that the work embodied in this thesis entitled A Critical Study of Dramatic Works of Mahesh Dattani has been carried out by Mr. Bipin R. Parmar under my direct guidance and supervision. I declare that the work done and presented in this thesis is original and independent. I, further, certify that this work has not been submitted to any other institute or university for the any degree or diploma. Date: 05/02/2011 Signature of the Guide. Place: Savarkundla Dr. Dilip D. Bhatt Lecturer and Head, Deptt. of English, Shri V. D. Kanakiya Arts and Shri M. R. Sanghavi Commerce College, Savarkundla – 364 515 i DECLARATION I, hereby, declare that the research work presented in this thesis is original and wherever references to the work of others have been made, they have been clearly indicated as such and the source of information is included in the bibliography. I, further, declare that this work has not been submitted to any other institute or university for the any degree or diploma. Signature of Guide Signature of Candidate Dr. Dilip D. Bhatt Bipin R. Parmar Lecturer and Head, Lecturer in English, Deptt. of English Deptt. of English Shri V. D. Kanakiya Arts Shri M.N. Kampani Arts and Shri M. R. Sanghavi and Shri A.K. Shah Commerce College, Commerce College, Savarkundla – 364 515 Mangrol – 362 225 Date: 05/02/2011 Place: Savarkundla ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The thesis entitled A Critical Study of Dramatic Works of Mahesh Dattani explores and analyzes critically sixteen plays of Mahesh Dattani who is a doyen dramatist in the realm of Indian English Drama. Needless to say that such a wide and varied work cannot be completed successfully without the learned and indulgent support of profoundly honoured colleagues and friends. I wish to convey them sincere thanks and indebtednesses. First of all, I take this opportunity to express my deep sense of gratitude to my learned and energetic research supervisor Dr. Dilip Bhatt. I am highly indebted to him for his all-time valuable insight and guidance. To me, he is really a friend, philosopher and guide. I sincerely thank Shri B. H. Malani, Principal, Shri V. D. Kanakiya Arts, and Shri M.R. Sanghavi Commerce College, Savarkundla for his kind co-operation. Dr. A. K. Singh, convener, Gujarat Knowledge Consortium, deserves my heartiest admiration and special thanks for being source of inspiration and encouragement of my academic life. I also extend my sincere thanks to Dr. Kamal Mehta, the worthy Head, Deptt. of English and Comparative Literary Studies, Saurashtra University, Rajkot for providing me illuminating guidance and warmth for completing this research thesis. I am highly thankful to Dr. Jaydipsinh Dodiya for his constant intellectual, illuminating and encouraging support and co-operation. My sincere thanks also go to Dr. Ravi Zala, and Dr. Sanjay Mukharjee, the two august senior faculties at the Deptt. of English and CLS, Saurashtra University, Rajkot. I would like to express my sincere thanks to my dearest friend Prof. Nayan Tank, for his warmth and support which helped me a lot in completing this research work. iii I am indebted to my college Shri M. N. Kampani Arts & Shri A. K. Shah Commerce College and its management for favourable attitude to my research work. I grab the golden opportunity to present my on record sincere thanks to Dr. Dipchand Gardi, the visionary president of Shardagram Institute and nonagenarian philanthropist for blessing my research work. My special thanks go to Shri J. G. Bhuva Sir, the able director of Shardagram institute for his valuable guidance, kind support and constant encouragement. I have no words to express my feelings of gratitude to my Principal Dr. Hamirsinh Zankat for showing interest and extending whole- hearted support in my doctoral research. Sincere thanks are due to my colleagues Dr. Ramesh Mehta and Dr. Sheetal Thakore for their scholarly and insightful inputs for the enrichment of my thesis. My deep and profound thanks go to my all other colleagues for their genuine interest and encouragement in the voyage of my research. I am extremely grateful to Prof. Sanjay Bhut, Mahila College - Veraval for his all-time academic and computer-based help and support. His caliber and co-operation was very useful to me. Sincere thanks go to Mr. Atul Patil, of Pune, Dr. Satish Thakur of Indore, Dr. Nilesh Joshi of Veraval, and Dr. Iros Vaja of Rajkot for their intellectual aid in this task. I acknowledge my heartfelt obligation and thanks to Mr. Nilesh Soni, the head, Central Library, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, for his kind co- operation in accessing the required books and journals from the library. I must pay my obligations to Mr. Ketan Satodiya of Ahmedabad for his great efforts in finding out the source texts and technological aid. My special thanks are due to Viral Rachh, advocate, Guajrat High Court, Jamnagar for helping me in developing a channel of communication with Mahesh Dattani, the dramatist of my research. I express my deep feelings of gratitude to Mahesh Dattani for responding to my questions so soon. iv At this stage, I must accord my heartfelt obligations to my father Late Shri Randhirbhai Parmar and my uncle late Shri Meramanbhai Parmar for their conscientious efforts for educating me. I, from the core of my heart, accord sincere obligations and gratitude to my mother Shri Jashuben Parmar and my auntie Shri Manuben Parmar for their love, warmth, and curiosity about my education which was live inspiration for me. I convey my deep love and thanks to my elder brother Vijaysinh Parmar, advocate, Gujarat High Court, Veraval for his relentless efforts and encouragement in shaping my academic career. I cannot pen down the acknowledgement note without according my sincere thanks and deep love to my lovely daughter Yashika whose smile and child like curiosity boosted my zeal and spirit in the work. I must record my heartiest thanks to my wife Shobhana for taking care of my mood and her multifarious co-operation and motivation, amidst her busy commitments as an assistant professor, for completing the research work in an elegant way. I want to express my deep sense of gratitude to my niece Hetal for her continuous co-operation and support. Last but not the least important, my sincere obligations and thanks are due to Mr. Bhavesh Modha for typing, retyping and making suitable settings of my thesis. I thank one and all who helped me directly or indirectly in my research work. At last, I thank almighty God for bestowing me with powers to complete this task up to my satisfaction. v CONTENTS Certificate I Declaration II Acknowledgement III - V 1) CHAPTER 1 Introduction - Mahesh Dattani – His life and Works 01 2) CHAPTER 2 A Critical Study of Mahesh Dattani’s Stage Plays 41 3) CHAPTER 3 A Critical Study of Mahesh Dattani’s Radio Plays 150 4) CHAPTER 4 A Critical Study of Mahesh Dattani’s Screen Plays 209 5) CHAPTER 5 Conclusion 266 6) Appendix An Interview with Mahesh Dattani by the Researcher 292 7) Bibliography 296 Chapter I: Introduction Mahesh Dattani – His life and Works Drama: Meaning and Definition A literary art attains cosmic value when it reflects human experience and sensibility faithfully, and also corresponding with the universal socio- moral codes. By virtue of its live performance and potential to facilitate direct communication between the artist and the audience, drama has immersed as a potent literary mode of representation of human sensibility that is universal and is beyond the limitations of time and space. It is the oldest, authentic, and the most appealing form of literature. It has also been acknowledged as an instrument to human entertainment and enlightenment for ages. It has close affinity and affiliation with religion since time immemorial. The Indian tradition maintains that roots of all art are laying in the Pranav nada, om.The dance of Lord Shiva is often said to be divine or cosmic play. Our great epics like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata also attempt to define drama and dramaturgy. The Mahabharata defines drama as a mixture of poetry, story, action etc. The great ancient Indian poet and the creator of the Ramayana, Valmiki uses the word ‘Nat’ or ‘Narataka’-meaning an actor or a performer.
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