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Tughlaq, a 13-scene play by Girish Karnad, focuses on the 14th century Turko-Indian ruler. It is both a historical play as well as a commentary on the contemporary politics of the 1960s. The Times of India comments: "In the play, the protagonist, Tughlaq, is portrayed as having great ideas and a grand vision, but his reign was an abject failure ...
Jul 4, 2023 · The play 'Tughlaq' by Girish Karnad.
Dec 18, 2023 · “Tughlaq” by Girish Karnad is a thought-provoking and intricately crafted play that explores the complexities of political power, the clash between idealism and reality, and the consequences of leadership.
Tughlaq is a historical drama written in English by Girish Karnad. The play was released in 1964 in Kannada. AlyquePadamsee, an Indian filmmaker, adapted the play into English.
Oct 11, 2021 · Girish Karnad is a modern Indian playwright who draws the contours of contemporary reality upon the mythological canvas. Drawing the plots of his plays from Indian history, myths and legends, he presents them in such a way that they assume contemporary significance.
Tughlaq is Girish Karnad’s second play after Yayati. Tughlaq was first published in 1964 in Kannada. Later on, the play has been translated into Urdu, English and many other Indian languages. The English translation of Tughlaq has been done by Karnad himself after being requested by Alyque Padamsee.
Girish Karnad, a versatile genius, is “one of the foremost prolific writers”1 in India writing in Kannada. He is, undoubtedly, “the most celebrated personalities among the living Indian dramatists today.” 2 He is also a well-known T.V. artist, a film producer, and an actor.
Tughlaq is a 1964 Indian Kannada language play written by Girish Karnad. The thirteen-scene play is set during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq. It was first staged in Urdu in 1966, as a student production at National School of Drama. Most famously, it was staged at Purana Qila, Delhi in 1972. In 1970, it was enacted in English in Mumbai.
Jan 1, 1972 · Girish Karnad's play Tughlaq explores the life and character of one of the most controversial kings to occupy the throne in Delhi-Mohammed-bin-Tughlaq. Often called a mixture of opposites he ruled for 26 years, a period which bought great misery and sorry for his subjects.
Jun 6, 2021 · Why Girish Karnad’s masterpiece ‘Tughlaq’ is suitable for every era. Written in 1964, the Kannada play is a landmark for its study of a misguided and obdurate king.
