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Madhavi
AuthorBhisham Sahni
LanguageHindi
GenrePlay/Drama
PublishedLokbharti Prakashan (Rajkamal Prakashan) (India), 1982
Publication placeIndia
Media typePrint (Hardback & Paperback)
Pages68
ISBN9788170462019

Madhavi (Hindi: माधवी) is a Hindi play written by Bhisham Sahni. This ia a play in three acts which recounts an ancient tale of Madhavi, daughter of king Rishi Yayati from Mahabharata, . [1][2]

Plot

The play is based on the story of Madhavi, daughter of King Yayati. [3]

Performances in theatre

The play has been staged in different forms over the years. It was first staged by director Rajendra Nath in 1982. [3] In 2005, Rashi Bunny performed it as a solo play directed by Arvind Gaur. [3] [4]

References

  1. ^ "Bhisham Sahni : A Hindi icon". The Hindu. 7 July 2002. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
  2. ^ "Duties and Sacrifices of women in 'MADHVI' by Bhisham Sahni". Wordpress. 10 April 2016. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  3. ^ a b c "A woman's tale". Shoma A. Chatterji. The Indian Express. 1 October 2010. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
  4. ^ "Theatre Gupshup : Rashi Bunny". Mumbai Theatre Guide. Retrieved 10 November 2014.