Bhavabhuti

Bhavabhuti was a Sanskrit dramatist and poet of the 8th century, from Vidarbha, who lived at the court of King Yashovarman of Kannauj. His three surviving plays are the Mahaviracharita and Uttararamacharita, on the story of Rama, and the romantic drama Malatimadhava. Admired for his portrayal of grief and compassion, he is ranked with Kalidasa among the greatest classical Indian playwrights.