Bhavabhuti (fl. 8th Century) was an Indian scholar and poet whose Sanskrit poems and plays are often compared to what many consider the greatest Sanskrit poet Kalidasa (fl. 4th Century). A court poet, Bhavabhuti integrated his experiences into his poetic works such as “Malatimadhava,” which tells the story of star-crossed lovers Malati and Madhava, who, after passing through various trials, meet a happy end.
Bhavabhuti (fl. 8th Century) was an Indian scholar and poet whose Sanskrit poems and plays are often compared to what many consider the greatest Sanskrit poet Kalidasa (fl. 4th Century). A court poet, Bhavabhuti integrated his experiences into his poetic works such as “Malatimadhava,” which tells the story of star-crossed lovers Malati and Madhava, who, after passing through various trials, meet a happy end.