Faculty Details
Educational Qualifications
| S.No. | Qualification | University / Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ph.D | University of Delhi | 2002 |
| 2 | MPhil | University of Delhi | 1996 |
| 3 | MA | University of Delhi | 1994 |
| 4 | BA | University of Delhi | 1989 |
Research Projects (Major Grants/Research Collaboration)
• Role of Songs in Prasad's Dramatic Structure — Doctoral and ongoing research exploring how Natya Geet (dramatic songs) function as structural and emotive devices in the plays of Jaishankar Prasad, one of Hindi literature's foremost dramatists.
• Natak and Rangmanch — Scholarly investigation into the relationship between the written dramatic text and its theatrical realization on stage, with emphasis on Hindi theatre traditions.
• Kavya Shashtra (Hindi Poetics) — Research and teaching in the classical theory of Hindi poetics, including aesthetic analysis of lyrical forms embedded in dramatic works.
• Comparative Literary Studies — Analysis of Hindi prose and narrative forms, including short fiction (Kahani) and essays (Nibandh), situating them within broader literary traditions.
• Natak and Rangmanch — Scholarly investigation into the relationship between the written dramatic text and its theatrical realization on stage, with emphasis on Hindi theatre traditions.
• Kavya Shashtra (Hindi Poetics) — Research and teaching in the classical theory of Hindi poetics, including aesthetic analysis of lyrical forms embedded in dramatic works.
• Comparative Literary Studies — Analysis of Hindi prose and narrative forms, including short fiction (Kahani) and essays (Nibandh), situating them within broader literary traditions.
Administrative Assignments
• Actively participated in college administrative and academic committees at Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, contributing to institutional development and academic governance.
Area Of Interests/Specialization
• Natak (Drama)
• Rangmanch (Theatre)
• Natya Geet (Dramatic Songs)
• Hindi Prose & Poetry
• Kavya Shashtra
• Rangmanch (Theatre)
• Natya Geet (Dramatic Songs)
• Hindi Prose & Poetry
• Kavya Shashtra
Subjects Taught
• Hindi Kahani (Hindi Short Story)
• Hindi Nibandh evam Anya Gadya Vidhayen (Hindi Essay and Other Prose Forms)
• Kavya Shashtra (Theory of Hindi Poetics)
• Natak evam Rangmanch (Drama and Theatre)
• Natya Geet (Dramatic Song-lyrics)
• Hindi Gadya Sahitya (Hindi Prose Literature)
• Hindi Nibandh evam Anya Gadya Vidhayen (Hindi Essay and Other Prose Forms)
• Kavya Shashtra (Theory of Hindi Poetics)
• Natak evam Rangmanch (Drama and Theatre)
• Natya Geet (Dramatic Song-lyrics)
• Hindi Gadya Sahitya (Hindi Prose Literature)
Research Guidance
• Actively engaged in mentoring research scholars in Hindi literature with a focus on drama, theatre studies, and literary criticism at the University of Delhi.
• Guides students through the interdisciplinary intersection of performance studies, literary theory, and Hindi poetics (Kavya Shashtra).
• Guides students through the interdisciplinary intersection of performance studies, literary theory, and Hindi poetics (Kavya Shashtra).
Books Authored/ Edited
• Prasad ki Natya Sanrachna me Naatyageeton ki Bhumika — A scholarly work examining the structural role of song-lyrics in Jaishankar Prasad's dramatic compositions. ISBN: 81-8599-43-0
• Prasad ke Natakon ki Sanrachna me Geeton ki Bhumika — Research article exploring how lyrical elements shape the overall architecture of Prasad's plays, published in an edited anthology.
• Contributed chapter in Hindi Naatak Nayi Parakh (Editor: Ramesh Gautam) — A critical anthology offering fresh perspectives on Hindi drama. ISBN: 978-81-85999-99-9
• Prasad ke Natakon ki Sanrachna me Geeton ki Bhumika — Research article exploring how lyrical elements shape the overall architecture of Prasad's plays, published in an edited anthology.
• Contributed chapter in Hindi Naatak Nayi Parakh (Editor: Ramesh Gautam) — A critical anthology offering fresh perspectives on Hindi drama. ISBN: 978-81-85999-99-9
Conference Oraganization /Presentations
• Kaal Kapaal Mahakaal banam Darshak aur Bazaar
• Uttar Sanrachna Vaad ki Drishti se Madhushaala
• Kinnar
• Stri-Purush Sambandh: Manas aur Sambhavnaayen
• Strivaad
• Sant Kaavya Parampara
• Tapori Talk
• Uttar Sanrachna Vaad ki Drishti se Madhushaala
• Kinnar
• Stri-Purush Sambandh: Manas aur Sambhavnaayen
• Strivaad
• Sant Kaavya Parampara
• Tapori Talk
Awards and Distinctions
• Recognized for academic excellence and scholarly contributions in the field of Hindi drama and theatre studies through consistent publication and conference participation.
Association with Professional Bodies
• Member of academic and literary bodies engaged with the promotion and study of Hindi language, literature, and theatre within the University of Delhi ecosystem.
• Collaborates with scholars and practitioners in the area of Rangmanch (theatre) to bridge academic research and live performance practice.
• Collaborates with scholars and practitioners in the area of Rangmanch (theatre) to bridge academic research and live performance practice.