In Mundri chhal i.e. 'Ring Trick' in 1908 Bawa borrowed from legend to show how flattery of women caused havoc in life. Chandar Hari employs several stories to underline marital misalliance which, he held, resulted from traditional marriages. In this bride and groom were yoked together to observe conditions ordained by religious orthodoxy, the caste system, and convention-ridden society. Abduction, adultery, rape, and harlot hunting were the result. These are illustrated strikingly in this sprawling play. Nar naveli or 'Modern Woman' in 1928 dilated upon the moral depravity that marked rich sections intent on aping colonial masters, cutting across all religious affiliations. This well-structured play has three scenes integrally bound to one another. Damini i.e. 'Lightning' in 1930 dealt with the problem of tribalism which, instead of showing tribals as backward, exalted their identity. They needed a charismatic leader to guide them from darkness to light. Bawa Budh Singh died in 1931. This article is a stub. You can enrich by adding more information to it. Send your Write Up to content@indianetzone.com |