The documentary Satish Alekar, The Playwright, not only unfolds Alekar's journey as a playwright, but also chronicles the changing backdrop of post-independence India, the city of Pune and the Marathi Theater. Here an attempt is made to explore the social, political and cultural linkages of his plays. While examining the space, language and the experimental nature of his plays, its association with various forms traditional to Marathi Theater is also reviewed. The objective is to study the period 1947-2008, and to understand its impact on Alekar's writing. The organic relationship between the surrounding and the space and a creative artist, is the theme of this film. It goes on to show that the expression of a creative artist transcends his own self to become a part of the awareness of the society at large. Performing art that it is, theater is often hard to document given lack of archived material. This film is a notable attempt to ameliorate the state of documentation of theater in India by showcasing Alekar and his plays.It is our important cultural history of Marathi theater.