Abstract : India possesses rich cultural and traditional heritage unmatched by any other nation in its multi- cultural ,multi -traditional and multilingual diversity. However like a coin with two sides, Indian society embodies both virtues and vices : a great historical legacy alongside deeply entrenched  intersectionality of caste ,class and community that cannot be ignored. Literature serves as a luminous mirror faithfully reflecting the multifaceted contours of society. In Indian English literature Mahesh Dattani stands out as a prolific playwright who exposes these social  prejudices through his theatrical works. He addresses the sombre issue via a deceptively convincing narrative style.