Dr Swati Joshi Shrimad Rajchandra Vidyapeeth Dharampur There are eight categories of heroines. Vasakasajjika (dressed up for union) Virahotkandhita (Distresses by separation) Svadhinabhartrka (having the husband under subjection) Kalahantarita (separated by quarrel ) Khandhita ( enraged) Vipralabdha ( the deceived) Prositabhartrka ( whose husband is on travel) and Abhisarika (who due to her infatuation is attached to the lover and gives up modesty in going out to meet him.) Heroines are also classified in the category of Sviya (wife of the hero) Parakiya (under the control of somebody) and Samanya (common to all). In Sanskrit Drama one can easily define the categories of Hero and Heroine in the play. Apart from hero and heroine Vidusaka is another essential character who has the aptitude to continue living the ethnicity of Sanskrit drama. He can give respite to the audience. The function of Vidushaka is not t...
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