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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


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


Notes on Dramaturgy in India: 1
Transforming through the traditions of a wide range of dramatic literatures and theatrical processes, the Marathi dramaturgical practices in
Ashutosh Potdar
Apr 3, 2024


विसंवादाचे नाट्यरूप: गांधी विरुद्ध गांधी
भारतीय नाटकासाठी महात्मा गांधी नवीन नाहीत. अजित दळवी, प्रेमानंद गज्वी, रामू रामनाथन, प्रदीप दळवी या नाटककारांनी महात्मा गांधीच्या...
Ashutosh Potdar
Dec 20, 2023


Theatre through Globalisation
An introduction to the research on theatre through globalisation.
Ashutosh Potdar
Sep 30, 2023



