Forms of Indian theatre are numerous and the rich account of Indian drama unveils the verity that Indian theatre has a deep rooted relation with Indian epics and Indian mythologies. This later not only structured the rich forms of Indian theatre but also aided in making Indian 'Natya ' to stand apart as a whole new form of expression.
History of Indian TheatreThe history of Indian theatre that goes back to the mythological era. Sanskrit Dramas which were once the aristocratic way of reflecting the unedited realities of life . The six different genres like :
Classical Indian Dance Drama
The aristocratic and religious fervour of the Sanskrit dramas which ruled the Indian drama and art forms during the ancient era. Classical Indian dance drama forms of Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Odissi, Kuchipudi, Mohinittam and Yakshagana gained a rather cohesive and consistent dimension.
Traditional Indian Theatre
The forms of Indian theatre acquired a rather a whole new facet with the emergence of the traditional Indian theatres.
Folk Theatre In India
Gone are the days of traditional aspects which ruled the Indian theatre during the medieval period.
Indian Puppet theatreThe Indian puppet theatre during the fag end of the medieval period. Shadow puppetry , 'Natyashastra' by Bharata etc popular as the classical forms of the Indian theatre.
Modern Indian theatre
Contemporary Indian theatre can be traced back to the British era.
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