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The word 'Language' originates from the Latin term "Lingua," which translates to "tongue." The idea that language holds in itself culture is largely believed, and culture bears all of the values that shape our understanding of who we are and where we fit in the world, especially through literature and art. As a result, language becomes intrinsic to our individual identities as human beings, with unique qualities and histories as well as unique connections to the outside world. Recognizing the crucial role of language and culture, colonial powers deliberately used language as a cultural instrument to stealthily spread their beliefs, viewpoints, and practices throughout the colonization era. By using a nuanced approach, they attempted to strengthen the colonization process and made it easier for their beliefs and methods to permeate the civilizations they wished to rule. In many instances, local languages were systematically forbidden by colonizers, and colonized countries were forced to refrain from speaking their native tongues due to the colonizers' linguistic encroachment. The conquered civilizations were frequently forced to bow to the authority of the colonialists due to their diminished linguistic and cultural power. These conquered nations occasionally even absorbed elements of the linguistic and cultural supremacy of the colonialists. This was the modus operandi of the British colonizers in India too, English writing in India became increasingly popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, partly due to the rise of nationalism. The English language developed into a powerful and incisive tool for emotional expression.One of the very rare writers who expressed themselves creatively in many languages is Girish Karnad. He wrote in Kannada at first, then translated it into English. Despite receiving a coveted Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford University, he wrote the majority of his plays including Yayati, Tuglaq, Hayavadan, Nagamandal, Bali: The Sacrifice, etc. in his native language, Kannada. He examined and made observations on modern society in his writings in Kannada, taking into account the socio-cultural sensitivities of the local Kannada speakers as he related current events to historical, mythical, and folk settings.