Mehrarun ke Durdasa

Mehrarun ke Durdasa is a Bhojpuri play by Rahul Sankrityayan. It is the depiction of pathetic status of women in the male dominated society. It was published in the book named Tīn nāṭak which was published in 1942.

Characters

Lachhimi: The Protagonist
Jasodara: Lachhimi's Friend
Seeta: Lachhimi's Friend
Ramkali: Lachhimi's Mother
Sukha: Village women
Udho Parsad: Lachhimi's Brother
Ramkhelawan Lal
Farguddi Upadhiya

Theme

The play shows the problems, discrimination and tortures faced by women in the society like Female foeticide, Sati Practice, Parda system. The play also advocates equal property rights for women. Sometimes it has also criticised Idol worship.