The play revolves around Loha Singh, who fought the First World War in Afghanistan.[3] Its episodes used to be based on the recent incidents happening in the country.[4]
Popularity
This play gained immense popularity in 1950s among people by its weekly broadcast on All India Radio, Patna.[5] Due to its popularity Kashyap also wrote the second part of the play with the name Loha Singh: Murabbe aur anya kartuten.[6]
Legacy
In 1966, the play was filmed and released a Bhojpuri feature film Loha Singh.[7]
This play played an important role in Indian politics when Lalu Prasad used the style of Loha singh to Influence people.[8]
References
^Gajrani, S. History, Religion and Culture of India, Volume 4. p. 69.