<p>This paper examines the ethical and emotional repositioning of Duryodhana in Bhāsa’s <i>Ūrubhaṅga</i> through the conceptual framework of Aesthetic Revisionism, grounded in Bharata’s Rasa–Bhāva theory. The study focuses on <i>Ūrubhaṅga</i>, a Sanskrit dramatic reimagining of Duryodhana, with emphasis on bhāva as the driving force of rasa rather than its by-product. In Vyāsa’s <i>Mahābhārata</i>, Duryodhana is predominantly associated with raudra rasa (anger) and framed as a morally degenerate antagonist. In contrast, Bhāsa reconfigures this portrayal by shifting the dominant rasa from raudra to karuṇa (pathos), thereby presenting Duryodhana as a fallen hero marked by dignity, introspection, and emotional depth. This rasa transformation allows for an ethical revaluation of his character, inviting empathy and moral reconsideration. By illustrating how classical dramaturgy can evoke complex emotional responses through Aesthetic Revisionism, the paper demonstrates how epic retellings serve as dynamic sites for ideological and ethical negotiation. The findings contribute to broader discussions on character revisionism in Indian mythology and the power of classical poetics to reframe narratives through emotional and moral realignment.</p>