Shanta Gokhale

Censorship in Indian theatre: Colonial era law, 'offended' mobs clamp down on thespians' freedom of expression

Previously, censor boards and a colonial law posed a threat to Indian theatre. Today, playwrights are equally concerned about censorious mobs, who follow no rules or logic

Tata Literature Live 2017: Girish Karnad on Agnivarsha and writing mythological drama

At this year's edition of the Tata Literature Live!, Girish Karnad said, "Indian playwrights don't question their material, which is actually essential. Falling in love with your own material is another danger."

Satyadev Dubey: The enfant terrible of Indian Theatre

Shanta Gokhale's new book on Satyadev Dubey brings together essays, interviews and reviews by playwrights and theatre critics, and a selection from Dubey's own articles. The book will be launched in Mumbai in October.