Q. Who is recognized as the father of modern Gujarati theatre?
Answer: Ranchhodbhai Udayaram Dave
Notes: Ranchhodbhai Udayaram Dave (1837-1923), father of modern Gujarati theatre, wrote original and adapted plays with social, moral, and mythological themes. He introduced sober Gujarati plays, translated Sanskrit works, contributed to prosody, and presided over Gujarati Sahitya Parishad in 1912.