Bitter Harvest

Overview of Indian Contemporary Theater

In India theatre is performed since ancient times and has become an aesthetic thing. According to legends, it is believed that drama in India was gifted by the Gods to humans. The Golden era of drama is said to have lasted until the 5th century. Though the value of literature deceased, it was kept alive through dancers, musicians, and storytellers. Now it is regarded as a classical and traditional folk form. Modern Theatre, has a legacy that is mostly influenced by the British or colonizers and they have drawn inspiration from varied sources. The new urban theatre is popularly known  | Click Here...