Gender, Culture, and Performance: Marathi Theatre and Cinema before Independence

This book captures the social and cultural history of Maharashtra from the 1840s to Independence. Tracing the emergence and the developmental stages of Marathi theatre and cinema, the volume unravels how public entertainment formed an integral part of culture, while also discussing defining moments in theatre, major playwrights, actors, the young film industry as well as gender politics in the realm of the stage and silver screen.

Author: Meera Kosambi
Publisher: Routledge India
Published: 04/25/2019
Pages: 412
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.85d
ISBN: 9780367176990

About the Author

Meera Kosambi is a sociologist and was formerly Professor and Director of the Research Centre for Women's Studies at the Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey (S.N.D.T.) Women's University, Mumbai, Maharashtra.