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BRIDGING TRADITION AND MODERNITY: CREATIVE RESEARCH THROUGH KARNAD’S STORYTELLING
Garish Karnad’s theatrical legacy occupies a vital space in the landscape of Indian literature, operating at the complex crossroads of tradition and modernity. His plays draw extensively from classical myths, folklore, and historical events, which he then reinterprets through a contemporary lens to address pressing societal issues, including questions of identity, gender roles, authoritarianism, and existential conflict. This article posits Karnad’s dramaturgy as a sophisticated form of creative research—one that not only revitalizes inherited narratives but also interrogates the evolving Indian consciousness in the postcolonial era. Focusing on key texts like Hayavadana, Nagamandala, and Tughlaq, the article explores how Karnad bridges temporal, cultural, and ideological divides by reshaping traditional stories to serve as modern allegories. His technique is not merely adaptation; it is a dynamic process of cultural synthesis, critical reflection, and narrative reinvention. By doing so, Karnad reaffirms the theatre as a transformative space for intellectual engagement, sociopolitical critique, and intercultural dialogue
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