A History of the Jana Natya Manch: Plays for the People (2012) is a comprehensive chronicle of (Janam), a radical Delhi-based theatre collective active since 1973 . Written by Arjun Ghosh , a faculty member at IIT Delhi, the book functions as a "biography" of the group, detailing its four-decade evolution from the legacy of the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) to its role as a major force in political street theatre. Key Themes & Content
Ghosh examines Janam's close ties to the organized Left in India and its focus on issues like labor rights, caste, gender equality, and communalism.
The book explores Janam’s founding in 1973 by student radicals and its emergence from the Delhi branch of the IPTA.
A History of the Jana Natya Manch: Plays for the People (2012) is a comprehensive chronicle of (Janam), a radical Delhi-based theatre collective active since 1973 . Written by Arjun Ghosh , a faculty member at IIT Delhi, the book functions as a "biography" of the group, detailing its four-decade evolution from the legacy of the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) to its role as a major force in political street theatre. Key Themes & Content
Ghosh examines Janam's close ties to the organized Left in India and its focus on issues like labor rights, caste, gender equality, and communalism.
The book explores Janam’s founding in 1973 by student radicals and its emergence from the Delhi branch of the IPTA.