Mehrarun ke Durdasa
| Mehrarun ke Durdasa | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Rahul Sankrityayan |
| Original language | Bhojpuri |
| Subject | Plight of Women |
| Genre | Theatre |
Mehrarun ke Durdasa (Bhojpuri: š§šµšÆš©š°š©š³š¢ ššµ š š³š©š š®š° ; IAST: MeharÄrun ke durdasÄ; lit. "The Plight of Women") is a Bhojpuri play by Rahul Sankrityayan.[1][2] It is the depiction of pathetic status of women in the male dominated society.[3] It was published in the book named TÄ«n nÄį¹ak (three plays) which was published in 1942.[4]
Characters[edit]
- Lachhimi: The Protagonist (girl)
- Jasodara: Lachhimi's Friend
- Seeta: Lachhimi's Friend
- Ramkali: Lachhimi's Mother
- Sukha: Village women
- Udho Parsad: Lachhimi's Brother
- Ramkhelawan Lal
- Farguddi Upadhiya
Theme[edit]
The play shows the problems, discrimination and tortures faced by women in the society like Female foeticide, Sati Practice, Parda system. The play also advocates equal property rights for women. Sometimes it has also criticised Idol worship.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ Immortal Heroes : Lives of Communist Leaders. Communist Party of India. 1975. p. 130.
- ^ Comprehensive History of Bihar, Volume 3, Issue 2. Kashi Prasad Jayaswal Research Institute. 1976.
- ^ RÄhula kathÄ sÄhitya. IlÄhÄbÄda Saį¹ grahÄlaya. 1994. p. 30.
- ^ ItihÄsa, Issues 2-3. RÄjakamala PrakÄÅana. 1993.
- ^ Upadhyay, Krishnadev (1972). Bhojpuri Sahitya ka Itihas. Varanasi: Bharatiya Lok Sanskriti Shodh Sansthan. p. 327.