Question Details

Name the playwright who has written Larins Sahib.

Options

A

Gieve Patel

B

Dina Mehta

C

Gurcharan Das

D

Pratap Sharma

Correct Answer :

Gurcharan Das

Solution :

The correct option is Gurcharan Das.

Larins Sahib is a highly acclaimed historical play written by the renowned Indian author, playwright, and commentator Gurcharan Das.
Written in 1968, the play is set in the transition period of 1846 in the Punjab, immediately following the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and the First Anglo-Sikh War. The story centers around the historical figure of Sir Henry Lawrence (whom the locals called "Larins"), who was appointed as the British Resident in Punjab.

Das's play brillianty explores the complex character of Lawrence, depicting his deep fascination with Indian culture and his gradual transformation as he struggles with his loyalty to the British Empire versus his growing empathy for the local Punjabi rulers and people. The play won the prestigious Sultan Padamsee Prize for Playwriting in 1968, establishing Gurcharan Das as a significant voice in Indian English drama.

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