For the Love of Art : The Lost History of Women in Kerala Theatre – Sajitha Madathil, Translated from the Malayalam by Jayasree Kalathil

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For the Love of Art: The Lost History of Women in Kerala Theatre is a compelling and deeply researched non-fiction work that chronicles the remarkable journey of women performers in Kerala’s theatrical tradition. Translating voices from Malayalam into English, this book reveals how women were historically marginalized and persecuted for participating in theatre during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, often facing social ostracism and physical abuse.

Against these adversities, these pioneering women carved out a space for themselves, transforming Kerala theatre and earning critical acclaim across India. A landmark contribution to cultural history, this powerful narrative captures the resilience, creativity, and courage of women artists whose stories have long been overlooked.