A Commentary on the Songs in Habib Tanvir’s Charandas Chor Translated into English by AnjumKatyal

Abstract

Abstract

A set of words set to music, song is often incorporated in a play to create musical effects. Sometimes songs are combined with dance and stage spectacle to provide entertaining experiences to the audience. The choric function of the songs offering a variety of background information and summary is also an old practice. But sometimes these elements of music go beyond their traditional boundaries and serve a great many varieties of dramatic purposes. This paper briefly discusses the songs used in Habib Tanvir’s Charandas Chor translated into English by Anjum Katyal, evaluates their significance in relation to the drama and shows how much the playwright is successful in making the musical pieces an integral part of the text