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Study of Indian Theatre Theory [1]

Paper Code: 
24TTS231
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
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.

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, hansya, 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 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

6.00
Unit V: 
Major Play Write in Hindi

• 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: 

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]
2. https://youtu.be/JevThnO92_c?si=tKq9qM5cjK_Za5gW [3]
3. https://youtu.be/wzfAcgKEESA?si=N4Q4-pqTOVMUgG3K [4]
4. https://youtu.be/vNVPumETpuA?si=B8N6KbdsQAXrZlnH [5]

Academic Year: 
2024-2025 [6]

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[2] https://youtu.be/F5aEddTKpK8?si=hTv697dzA6GG7VSy
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[5] https://youtu.be/vNVPumETpuA?si=B8N6KbdsQAXrZlnH
[6] https://performingarts.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2024-2025