Alternate Sexuality as a theme in Mahesh Dattani’s Play ‘On a Muggy Night in Mumbai’

Abstract

In today’s context discussions on alternate sexuality find utmost significance considering the fact that people all around the world are becoming aware and open to the idea of it. This paper will explore this area looking at it from the Indian background by examining how society views homosexuality and how people belonging to this milieu become victims to societal expectations and norms through Mahesh Dattani’s play On A Muggy Night In Mumbai (2013). The play however, being written before the amendment of Section 377, throws light on the plight of the homosexual community that was subject to dehumanization and criminalization by the society as well as the law.