Study of Indian Theatre Theory

Paper Code: 
25TTS231
Credits: 
02
Contact Hours: 
2.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to get an understanding of the origin of theatre in India through study of Natyashastra – the Puncham Ved. Students will also get knowledge about regional forms of Indian origin.  

 

Course Outcomes: 

 

Course outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

title

 

25TTS 231

 

Study of Indian Theatre (Theory)

 

CO19: Assess the concept of theatre through study of Natyashastra &  organisations promoting theatre in India.

CO20: Showcase different types of Ras as per Natyashastra.

CO21: Explore street play and mime as form of theatre.

CO22: Evaluate forms of folk theatre.

CO23: Examine the contribution of famous Hindi play-writes.

CO25: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

 

Approach in teaching: Class

room Lecture

(Theory/ Using

Power Point

Presentation

/Discussions/ Videos)

 

 

 

Learning activities for the students: Role Play activities/

Group

Discussions/ Class

Presentation.

 

Class

participation,

tutorial

assignments and

presentations,

class tests, C A

Test, Semester

End Exams.

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Origin and Development of Indian Theatre
  • Study of  Natyashastra – Bharat Muni, Theatre the Indian Way, Brief study of Art of Acting, Stage Instruments
  • Brief Study of Indian Theatre Organisations – Cultural Ministry, Sangeet Natak Academy and National School of Drama.

 

6.00
Unit II: 
Ras Theory
  • Ras theary in Natyashastra
  • Types of Ras – Shringar, Hasya, Karuna, Rodra, Veer, Bhyanak, Vibhitsa, Adabhut and Shant .

 

6.00
Unit III: 
Emerging Theatre Forms
  • Street Play – emergence, need, essentials, difference between street play and stage play, major artists of India
  •  Mime   - emergence, need, essentials,  major artists of India

 

6.00
Unit IV: 
Folk and Traditional Theatre
  •  Tamasha – State of origin, history, relevance in today’s time
  •  Nautanki - State of origin, history, relevance in today’s time
  • Khayal   - State of origin, history, relevance in today’s time
  • Kutiyattam - State of origin, history, relevance in today’s time
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6.00
Unit V: 
Major Hindi Play Write
  • Dharamveer Bharti (AndhaYug)Peformance based analysis from page to stage (English Translation)
  • Mohan Rakesh (AadheAdure) Peformance based analysis from page to stage (English Translation)

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. The Natyashastra of Bharatamuni, Translated into English by A Board of Scholars – Sri Satguru
  2. Publications – A division of Indian Books Centre, Delhi, India.
  3. Bhartiya Rangmanch Ka Itihas Dr.Agyat
  4. Performance Tradition in India – Sursesh Awasthilhi,

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:

  1. Rang Darshan by Namee Chandra Jain
  2. History of Indian Theatre, Varad Pandey ML, Abhinav Publication, New Delhi, 2005
  3. Indian Theatre, AdyaRangaCherga
  4. Hindi NatakkaUdhavAurVikas, DashrathOojha, Rajpal& Sons, New Delhi 2006

e-Resources

  1. https://youtu.be/F5aEddTKpK8?si=hTv697dzA6GG7VSy
  2. https://youtu.be/JevThnO92_c?si=tKq9qM5cjK_Za5gW
  3. https://youtu.be/wzfAcgKEESA?si=N4Q4-pqTOVMUgG3K
  4. https://youtu.be/vNVPumETpuA?si=B8N6KbdsQAXrZlnH

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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