Bravely fought the Queen: A Study of the voices against the suppression through patriarchal social system

Abstract

                 Contemporary Indian literature discusses various taboo issues in the society. The playwright like Mahesh Dattani and many more modern dramatists set their microscopes to depict man’s social and family relationships. Mahesh Dattani is the first Indian playwright to be awarded the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award for his unique contribution to Indian Literature. His endeavor is different from earlier attempts at staging Indian Drama in English as he chooses to entertain his spectators, at the same time making aware of the hidden issues lying beneath the surface. Thematically, Dattani’s plays belong to the existing times dealing with sexuality, gender issues, religious tension, class conflicts, homosexuality etc. Dattani makes an abundant use of the Indian mythology, rituals, Traditions, contemporary problems and elevates these themes to higher level touching the human chords that emanate love, happiness, sexual fulfillment and the problem of identity. The plays Bravely fought the Queen the issue of gays. It charters through the emotional, financial and sexual details of a modern-day Indian family. The Play portrays the clash between traditional and contemporary cultures that has created a new social landscape.