Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c15.s2.t73.5

v2.c15.s2.t73.5

Deshpande was also an eminent Marathi playwright whose contribution to the Indian theatre was best exemplified by his introduction of what can be called the “discussion play” to theatre audiences. He created a modernist theatre, which explored the ways in which politics permeates our life, and in turn shapes it. His representative plays included ‘*Uddhwasta Dharmashala*’, ‘*Chanakya Vishnugupta, Andhar Yatra, Raste*’, and ‘*Satyashodhak*’. He was honoured with ‘Sangeet Natak Akademy’ (National Academy of Drama and Music) award for best playwright in 1997.