The point is, Shakespeare has a longish relationship with India. Right from the moment, he was thrust down, imbibed, worshipped, subverted, and at times, rejected. The Shakespearean presence in India is older and more complex than in any other country outside the West. This can be attributed to India’s long colonial history, the presence of unusually receptive elements, and the absence of original playwrights in the local languages. So the local playwright or theatrewallah borrowed from the Master Bard and, in turn, were reshaped and inseminated by Shakespearean influence.
Ramu Ramunathan reflects on the long association of Shakespeare with India and comments on some of the landmark movies which have sought inspiration from the Bard.
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