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.
• 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.
• Ras theary in Natyashastra
• Types of Ras – shringar, hansya, karuna, rodra, veer, bhyanak, vibhitsa, adabhut and shant .
• Street Play – emergence, need, essentials, difference between street play and stage play, major artists of India
• Mime - emergence, need, essentials, major artists of India
• 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
• Dharamveer Bharti (AndhaYug)Peformance based analysis from page to stage (English Translation)
• Mohan Rakesh (AadheAdure) Peformance based analysis from page to stage (English Translation)
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,
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