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Title: Jaswandi (2011)
Description: In Jaswandi, Sai Paranjpye crafts a layered examination of marriage, control, and emotional isolation. The play centers on a woman trapped in a deeply restrictive domestic environment dominated by her husband. Within this world, male figures orbit her life in distorted ways, underscoring both her confinement and the imbalance of power that defines her marriage. As the narrative unfolds, the protagonist seeks companionship and recognition beyond the rigid structure imposed upon her. When those attempts are suppressed, her actions become a form of resistance, challenging the authority that governs her life. Rather than presenting a simple moral tale, Jaswandi probes the psychological consequences of patriarchal control and the complexities of agency within constrained spaces.
Date: 2011
Director: Mukund Marathe
Playwright: Sai Paranjpye
Location: Los Altos High School's Eagle Theater, Los Altos
Production Location: CalAA
Subject: CalAA
Identifier: C8