Sudraka is the author of the play 'Mrichchakatika', which is considered one of the greatest Sanskrit plays.

Kalidasa is widely regarded as the greatest Sanskrit dramatist and one of the greatest poets in Sanskrit literature.

Bhavabhuti is the author of the play 'Uttararamacharita', which is a sequel to the Ramayana.

Vishakhadatta is the author of the play 'Mudrarakshasa', which is a political thriller set in the Mauryan Empire.

Girish Karnad is often considered the father of modern Indian drama for his contributions to the Kannada theater and his influence on Indian theater as a whole.

Vijay Tendulkar is the author of the play 'Sakharam Binder', which is a social drama about a Dalit leather worker.

Badal Sircar is the author of the play 'Evam Indrajit', which is a political satire about the Naxalite movement in India.

Mohan Rakesh is the author of the play 'Ashadh Ka Ek Din', which is a romantic tragedy set in the monsoon season.

Habib Tanvir is considered one of the pioneers of Hindi theater for his contributions to the Naya Theatre movement and his work with traditional theater forms.

Bhisham Sahni is the author of the play 'Hanush', which is a historical drama about the life of Hanush, the son of Lord Krishna.

Dharamvir Bharati is the author of the play 'Andha Yug', which is a historical drama about the aftermath of the Kurukshetra War.

Upendra Nath Ashk is the author of the play 'Girish Karnad', which is a biographical play about the life of the Kannada playwright Girish Karnad.

Vasant Kanetkar is considered one of the most important figures in modern Marathi theater for his contributions to the Marathi theater movement and his work with traditional theater forms.

Vijay Tendulkar is the author of the play 'Ghashiram Kotwal', which is a historical drama about the life of Ghashiram Kotwal, a police officer in the Maratha Empire.

Girish Karnad is the author of the play 'Tughlaq', which is a historical drama about the life of the Delhi Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq.