The Indian trailblazer whose stage experiments transformed Marathi theatre

Vijaya Mehta, a pioneering Indian director and actress, passed away at 92, leaving behind a legacy of transforming Marathi theatre. She was celebrated for her experimental approach and for bringing the complexities of ordinary, middle-class lives to the stage.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Cherylann Mollan Mumbai Courtesy: NCPA Library Archives Vijaya Mehta's experimental plays broke away from conventional stories and characters Vijaya Mehta who died last week, aged 92, was known for her trailblazing plays that transformed the landscape of Indian theatre.
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