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The ‘Halla-Bol’ Play!: 'Kalokhachya Garbhat'
Explore the legacy of 'Kalokhachya Garbhat' (In the Womb of Darkness), a seminal work by Bhi. Shi. Shinde. As one of the earliest milestones of modern Dalit theatre in India, this play shattered societal silences and gave a powerful voice to the marginalized. In this post, I delve into the text’s historical significance and share a fascinating, little-known anecdote regarding Shinde’s unique writing process and vision.
Ashutosh Potdar
Dec 21, 2025


A Morning in Mumbai: Picnic With Playwrights
I was invited to be part of 'Picnic With Playwrights' at the Mumbai Literature Festival. Conceived and curated by Bhasha Centre and presented in collaboration with the NCPA, 'Picnic With Playwrights' is an event that brings playwrights and the craft of playwriting to the centre of attention. I appreciated this spirit of the event.
Ashutosh Potdar
Nov 23, 2025


Across Continents, Across Stages
A reflection on a year-long international collaboration between playwrights and scholars Ashutosh Potdar and Kari Barclay, exploring dramaturgy, globalisation, translation, intercultural performance, and new creative work across India and the United States.
Ashutosh Potdar
Nov 21, 2025


Watle Hote Kahi Mail / Himanshu Smart
Himanshu Smart is a Marathi playwright, poet and theatre director living in Kolhapur. His plays are dramatic reflections on contemporary...
Ashutosh Potdar
Apr 4, 2024


वाटले होते काही मैल
A Note on the play by Himanshu Bhushan Smart.
Ashutosh Potdar
Mar 14, 2024



