Charandas chor is a play written by renowned Indian playwright Habib Tanvir(1923-2009 A.D) in 1975 A.D. The original story is crafted by Bijaya daan dewa upon which the play is based on. Nepali translation of the drama is done by Aashant Sharma. This famous play encompasses comedy, tragedy and human affection as well. Because of it's proclivity towards Nepali characters and culture, Charandas chor has been equally acclaimed by Nepalese society. It is a story of a ‘honest thief’ who raises questions of morality towards society and it's people.