Raasleela
Forms of Traditional Indian Theatre
From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, Gujarat to West Bengal theatre has made an impact and every different culture have something different to contribute. India is a country that is filled with diversity from North to South and East to West. Every two kilometers one will find something different and unique to their culture. There are various forms of theatre in India, some of the traditional forms are as follows: Nautanki Before the arrival of cinema, this was the most popular art of entertainment. Basically, the story surrounds mythological and folk tales to the story of contem | Click Here...
Indian Folk Traditions and the Modern Theatre
Folk refers to people and mainly in ancient India, there was no medium of leisure. So in rural India, especially after the sowing season, farmers used to sit around the bonfire and as a means of entertainment, they used to sing, dance and tell stories. This is how the folk culture of India developed. India being a hugely diverse country has its influence both just from Vedic scriptures, Rayamana or Mahabharata but also invaders. Almost every region in India has its own folk music, which reflects the way of life. From the peppy bhangra of Punjab to Garba of Gujarat to Bhavageete of Ka | Click Here...
Nautanki – North Indian Folk Theatre
Nautanki is one of the most popular folk forms of theatre performed in South Asia particularly in Northern parts of India. It was the biggest entertainment form in Northern rural India before the commencement of Cinema (Bollywood). It’s rich in musical compositions and its entertaining storylines hold a strong influence over rural people’s imagination. The origins of Nautanki are found in the traditions of Bhagat and Raasleela of Mathura and Vrindavan. Even after the rapid expansion of mass media such as television and radio, a | Click Here...