This paper is a probe into the plays of Bhasa and their impact over the eons. Bhasa was a pioneering figure in the world of Sanskrit theatre from whom we have received a treasured handful of dramatic works. Peeking into any one of these plays gives us the thrill of encountering a mind busy pushing the art forward. For that reason, Bhasa and his plays deserve a not-too-brief study in any comprehensive history of theatre in the Indian subcontinent. The study shows how his combination of political subjects with personal ones formed a new kind of Sanskrit drama that later playwrights, such as Kalidasa, adopted. It also looks at the modern, sometimes surreal, contemporary world of Bhasa's theatrical reimaginings. His fundamental themes—pulse, love, and a woman's place in the world—speak directly to non-pecuniary concerns of modern audiences and make Bhasa a viable candidate for the next directorial hall of fame. The study finds that Bhasa's contributions transformed Sanskrit theatre and built a bridge from classical drama to modern traditions that in many respects is a continuity with his work.