For the Love of Art (Paperback)

Sajitha Madathil

ISBN 10: 0143468049 / ISBN 13: 9780143468042

Published by Random House, India, Noida, 2025

About this Item

Paperback. It traces a hidden lineage of women in Keralas 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. Their struggle and perseverance, the book argues, paved the way for a new wave in Malayalam theatre shaping its history, culture and social relevance. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: For the Love of Art (Paperback)
• Publisher: Random House, India, Noida
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0143468049
• ISBN 13: 9780143468042
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Sajitha Madathil is an Indian theatre and film actor, playwright, researcher, feminist activist, and author whose work has made significant contributions to documenting the history of women in Malayalam theatre. She is widely recognized for combining artistic practice with scholarly research, focusing on gender, performance, and cultural history. She is also a founding member of the theatre collective Abhinetri and the Women in Cinema Collective, which advocates for gender equality in the Indian film industry.

About the Author

Sajitha Madathil is an Indian theatre practitioner, film actor, playwright, researcher, academic, and author renowned for her contributions to Malayalam theatre and feminist cultural studies. With a career spanning more than three decades, she has worked extensively as a stage performer, director, playwright, and scholar, while also appearing in numerous acclaimed Malayalam films.