Disha Mondal
I am Disha Mondal , persuing Masters in English literature. From my childhood I love to read story-books and that's why have chosen to study literature. I love to creative writing, translate from English to Bengali and vice -versa.
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of the Partition of India through a theatrical lens, weaving themes of gender, violence, and memory. Set against
the backdrop of post-Partition India, the play centers on an aging actress, Nazia, who reflects on her experiences
as both a survivor of Partition violence and a pioneering woman in Indian theater. By using the metaphor of
the “purdah” (veil), Dattani highlights the intersection of public and private identities and the cultural
expectations surrounding women’s bodies. The play addresses gendered violence, showing how women were
particularly vulnerable during Partition, not only physically but also psychologically, as they were often forced
to navigate shame, silence, and survival in patriarchal contexts. Memory plays a central role, as Nazia revisits
her traumatic past and grapples with the selective nature of her recollections, shaped by both her personal
choices and societal expectations. The play thus serves as a poignant commentary on how collective memories
of Partition continue to impact individual lives, particularly for women whose stories were often marginalized
or erased. Dattani’s work underscores the resilience of those who survived and the ongoing struggle for agency
in the aftermath of communal violence. Through Nazia’s story, Where Did I Leave My Purdah? provides a
compelling theatrical narrative that reflects on how trauma, memory, and identity intertwine in the shadow of
historical upheaval.
of the Partition of India through a theatrical lens, weaving themes of gender, violence, and memory. Set against
the backdrop of post-Partition India, the play centers on an aging actress, Nazia, who reflects on her experiences
as both a survivor of Partition violence and a pioneering woman in Indian theater. By using the metaphor of
the “purdah” (veil), Dattani highlights the intersection of public and private identities and the cultural
expectations surrounding women’s bodies. The play addresses gendered violence, showing how women were
particularly vulnerable during Partition, not only physically but also psychologically, as they were often forced
to navigate shame, silence, and survival in patriarchal contexts. Memory plays a central role, as Nazia revisits
her traumatic past and grapples with the selective nature of her recollections, shaped by both her personal
choices and societal expectations. The play thus serves as a poignant commentary on how collective memories
of Partition continue to impact individual lives, particularly for women whose stories were often marginalized
or erased. Dattani’s work underscores the resilience of those who survived and the ongoing struggle for agency
in the aftermath of communal violence. Through Nazia’s story, Where Did I Leave My Purdah? provides a
compelling theatrical narrative that reflects on how trauma, memory, and identity intertwine in the shadow of
historical upheaval.