Question

Name any two playwrights who delved into Indian folk tradition to create plays to protest against colonialism, social injustice and westernization.

Answer 1

Baratendu Harish Chandra (Hindi), Girish Chandra Ghosh (Bengali), Dwijendra Lal Roy (Bengali), Dina Bandhu Mitra (Bengali, 1829-74), Ranchod bhai Udayram (Gujarati, 1837-1923), M.M. Pillai(Tamil), Balvant Padurang Kirloskar (Marathi, 1843-1885) and Rabindra Nath Tagore.