Description
It traces a ?hidden lineage? of women in Kerala?s theatre: women who defied social norms when acting on stage was taboo, and often faced ostracism, abuse or social ostracism ? especially during 18th & 19th centuries when women were barred from acting. Their struggle and perseverance, the book argues, paved the way for a new wave in Malayalam theatre ? shaping its history, culture and social relevance.
