Forms of Indian theatre Theatre of India
kutiyattam surviving specimen of ancient sanskrit theatre, thought have originated around beginning of common era, , officially recognised unesco masterpiece of oral , intangible heritage of humanity. in addition, many forms of indian folk theatre abound. bhavai (strolling players) popular folk theatre form of gujarat, said have arisen in 14th century ad. bhaona , ankiya nats have been practicing in assam since 16th century created , initiated mahapurusha srimanta sankardeva. jatra has been popular in bengal , origin traced bhakti movement in 16th century. folk theatre form popular in haryana, uttar pradesh , malwa region of madhya pradesh swang, dialogue-oriented rather movement-oriented , considered have arisen in present form in late 18th - 19th centuries. yakshagana popular theatre art in karnataka , has existed under different names @ least since 16th century. semi-classical in nature , involves music , songs based on carnatic music, rich costumes, storylines based on mahabharata , ramayana. employs spoken dialogue in-between songs gives folk art flavour. kathakali form of dance-drama, characteristic of kerala, arose in 17th century, developing temple-art plays krishnanattam , ramanattam.
Comments
Post a Comment