Indian
Drama in English translation has made bold innovations and fruitful experiments
in terms of both thematic concerns and technical virtuosities. It has been
increasingly turning to history, legend, myth and folklore tapping their
springs of vitality and vocal cords of popularity with splendid results. Plays
written in various Indian languages are being translated into English and other
languages as they are produced and appreciated in the various parts of the
country. A closer contact is being established between the theatre workers from
different regions and languages through these translations. Thus, regional
drama in India is slowly paving a way for a ‘national theatre’ into which all
streams of theatrical art seem to coverage. The major language theatres that
are active all through the turbulent years of rejuvenation and consolidations
are those of Hindi, Bengali, Marathi and Kannada.
