The Djinns Of Eidgah: Myth, Trauma, And The Identity Crisis

Abstract

The Djinns of Eidgah by Abhishek Majumdar presents an excellent analysis of a currently existing issue in the region of Kashmir, which has been the center of disputes between Indians and Pakistan over decades due to its territorial issues. Against this historical background, the Kashmir region turned into a battle field between the Indian government and militant factions in 1980s, the play explores the emotional and psychological aspect of the burden caused to the Kashmiri people.  Majumdar underlines the sorrow of loss which people of Kashmir undergo through the probing of mythological symbols, i.e. the Djinns. The play criticizes political leadership in the area of operation and therefore points out the human suffering that is still being experienced, and their lamentation is not something to laugh about. Majumdar’s work is a heartfelt commentary on the persistence of conflict on personal and group identities, bringing up the theme of trauma, loss, and insecurity in the attempt to find belonging within a politically unstable world. The play is applicable to the modern society and provides information about ongoing hardships of Kashmiris as well as the political consequences of the conflict on the globe.