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Vol. 3 No. 3 (2023)
The International "Journal of Academic Research for Humanities"

Research Articles

Folk and Tribal Traditions in Habib Tanvir’s Selected Plays.

Published 30-09-2023

  • Taimur Kayani
    • ,
  • Roma Aslam
    • ,
  • Farrukh Hameed

Taimur Kayani
Associate Professor, GIFT University, Gujranwala, Pakistan

Roma Aslam
MPhil Scholar, Department of English, GIFT University, Gujranwala,

Farrukh Hameed
Ph.D. Scholar, Department of English, GIFT University, Gujranwala

Abstract

  Charandas Chor and Agra Bazar. It examines the relevance between the modern text and the treatise of Natya Shastra on dramaturgy given by Bharata Muni because there is a universal human mind that responds to similar situations in similar ways, irrespective of age or time. Simultaneously, it also explores the hypocrisy and double standards of the world, which Tanvir has pointed out to mend the ways of evildoers. Furthermore, the study’s objectives are to highlight the socio-religious rituals, songs, dances, and the indigenous lifestyle of the inhabitants. The study’s findings suggest that criminals can change their way of living, repent of their evil doings, and become pious to be respectful and honorable in society. It may also benefit the academic curriculum because drama is being taught everywhere. The scholars are taught to follow Aristotle’s Poetics for drama while they can produce some valuable research by living and choosing the indigenous theoretical insights of dramaturgy. Still, this study recommends that novel researchers and scholars come up with their critiques on drama in the light of the Indian treatise on dramaturgy by Bharata’s Natya Shastra. In this regard, it may facilitate teachers and students to develop their understanding of the theory of Rasa. In this way, they will get acquainted with their tradition of drama. The study is qualitative and interpretive.

Keywords

Rituals, Hypocrisy, Inhabitants, Curriculum, Theoretical

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