International Journal of Contemporary Research In Multidisciplinary, 2026;5(3):885-890
The Theatre of The Absurd in English Literature: Indian Perspectives and Reflections in Contemporary Literature And Indian Cinema
Author Name: Dr. Yogesh Malshette; Sonali Malshette;
Abstract
This turned into a prominent literary trend of the twentieth century and a manifestation of the crisis of man in a very different world. It discarded the traditional forms of drama and represented life as unpredictable, irrational, and frequently senseless. After World War II, the movement began in Europe, though the concepts eventually spread into the world of writers and dramatists from other cultures, such as India. Absurdist method was adapted in Indian literature and theatre to reflect social realities like those of the postcolonial identity, cultural conflict and political instability. In modern literature and Indian films, absurdist elements are also used to depict the experiences of modern humans in a disjointed manner and through existential themes.
Keywords
Theatre of the Absurd; Existentialism; Indian Literature; Contemporary Indian Cinema