BOOK SUMMARY

“Dance Like a Man” is a play written by Mahesh Dattani, one of India’s most celebrated playwrights. The play, first staged in 2003, delves into themes of gender roles, family dynamics, and societal expectations, particularly in the context of the Indian cultural environment. It explores the complexities of tradition and modernity, especially the tension between personal desires and societal norms.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mahesh Dattani (born August 7, 1958, in Bangalore, India) is a distinguished playwright, director, actor, and screenwriter, renowned for his significant contributions to contemporary Indian theatre and cinema. He is celebrated as one of India’s foremost playwrights writing in English.