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INDIAN THEATRE Flashcards

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It has been postulated that the excavated ruins at ______ & _______ represent the world’s oldest amphitheatres.

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Sitabena and Jogimara Caves.

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Sariputraprakarana, the first example of Sanskri drama was written by?

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Ashvaghosh.

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Who was the first to introduce the essence of conflict in his play?

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Sudraka in his play Mricchakatika.

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Uttaramacharitra (later life of Rama) and Mahaviracharitra plays were composed by?

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Bhavabhuti.

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Sanskrit plays started with a number of pre play rituals, also known as _______, most of which were performed behind the curtain.

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Purva raga.

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Who were ganikas in Sanskrit plays of ancient India?

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Courtesans.

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The Comic character in Sanskrit plays of ancient India was known as?

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Vidusaka.

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Oldest continuing form of theatre in India?

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  • Koothiyattam (Koodiyattam) is India’s oldest continuing form of theatre that has survived since 10th century A.D. in Kerala. It completely adheres to the rules laid down in Natya Shastra and is the traditional privilege of the Chakyar and Nambiar castes of Kerala.
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Margi Madhu Chakyar is a leading exponent of which art form?

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Koothiyattam (Koodiyattam).

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The Koothiyattam play is performed in Sanskrit, Prakrit and Malayalam, with Mizhavu and Edakka providing the background music. All the characters begin the play with ______, a recollection of the past events of the story.

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Nirvahana.

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Classification of Indian folk theatre?

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  1. Ritual theatre
  2. Theatre of Entertainment (more secular)
  3. South Indian Theatre.
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Ankia Nat (Ritual Theatre) is a popular folk theatre in the region of?

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Assam. Shankaradeva, Gayan Bayan Mandali etc.

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Kala is an ancient folk theatre of the ________ tradition.

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Vaishnavite.

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Ramlila (Ritual Theatre) is a popular folk theatre in the region of?

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Uttar Pradesh.

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Raslila (Ritual Theatre) is a popular folk theatre in the region of?

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Gujarat.

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Bhuta (Ritual Theatre) is a popular folk theatre in the region of?

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Karnataka.

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Ramman (Ritual Theatre) is a popular folk theatre in the region of?

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Uttarakhand.

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Bhavai (Theatre of Entertainment) is a popular folk theatre in the region of?

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  • Gujarat and Rajasthan (Kutch and Kathiawar region)
  • This form incorporates an extensive use of dance to narrate a series of small plays, known as Vesha or Swanga.
  • There is rare synthesis of devotional and romantic sentiments.
  • Instruments used are Bhungala, Jhanjha and tabla etc.
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Daskathia (Theatre of Entertainment) is a popular folk theatre in the region of?

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Odisha.
A close variant of this form is Chhaiti Ghoda, which uses two musical instruments- dhol and mohuri.

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Garoda (Theatre of Entertainment) is a popular folk theatre in the region of?

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Gujarat.

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Jatra (Theatre of Entertainment) is a popular folk theatre in the region of?

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Eastern India. These are generally open air performances.

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Sahi Jatra (Theatre of Entertainment) is a popular folk theatre in the region of?

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Street theatre in Odisha.

23
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Kariyila (Theatre of Entertainment) is a popular folk theatre in the region of?

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Open air theatre of Himachal Pradesh.

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Maach (Theatre of Entertainment) is a popular folk theatre in the region of?

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Madhya Pradesh.
The unique feature of this form is the dialogues, which are delivered in the form of couplets known as Rangat Dohas.

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Nautanki (Theatre of Entertainment) is a popular folk theatre in the region of?

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North India.

26
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Identify this Theatre of Entertainment?
1. An offshoot of Swang.
2. Finds mention in Abul Fazl’s Ain-e-Akbari.
3. Dialogues are delivered in a lyrical fashion, accompanied by the beats of a drum called Nagara.

A

Nautanki.

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Oja Pali (Theatre of Entertainment) is a popular folk theatre in the region of?

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Assam. Associated with the festival of Manasa or the serpent goddess.

28
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Powada (Theatre of Entertainment) is a popular folk theatre in the region of?

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Maharashtra.

29
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Swang (Theatre of Entertainment) is a popular folk theatre in the region of?

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Punjab and Haryana.

30
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Tamasha (Theatre of Entertainment) is a popular folk theatre in the region of?

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Maharashtra.

31
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Villu Pattu (Theatre of Entertainment) is a popular folk theatre in the region of?

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Villu Pattu means bow song. Musical theatre in Deccan. Stories of Ramayana narrated using bow shaped instruments.

32
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Bhand Pather (Theatre of Entertainment) is a popular folk theatre in the region of?

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Jammu and Kashmir.

33
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Bhaona (Theatre of Entertainment) is a popular folk theatre in the region of?

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Assam.

34
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Dashavatar (Theatre of Entertainment) is a popular folk theatre in the region of?

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Konkan region, Maharashtra and North Goa.

35
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Naqal or Bhand (Theatre of Entertainment) is a popular folk theatre in the region of?

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Punjab.

36
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Yakshagana (Theatre of South India) is a popular folk theatre in the region of?

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Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

37
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Yakshagana the oldest theatre tradition originated in the royal courts of ______ empire and was performed by a particular community known as _______.

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Vijayanagara Empire, Jakkula Varu.

38
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Burra Katha (Theatre of South India) is a popular folk theatre in the region of?

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Andhra Pradesh.

39
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Pagati Veshaalu (Theatre of South India) is a popular folk theatre in the region of?

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Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

40
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Bayalata (Theatre of South India) is a popular folk theatre in the region of?

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Open air theatre in Karnataka.

41
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Which theatre is considered as the predecessor of Yakshagana?

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  • Tal Maddale.
  • Tal is a kind of cymbal and Maddale is a kind of drum.
  • The play is performed while sitting and without any costumes, fance or acting.
  • The narration is done by a Bhagavata who is aided by a group of Arthadharis.
42
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Theyyam (Theatre of South India) is a popular folk theatre in the region of?

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Open theatre of Kerala, it is similar to a practice in Karnataka, called Bhuta Kola.

43
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Krishna Attam (Theatre of South India) is a popular folk theatre in the region of?

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Kerala.

44
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Kuruvanji (Theatre of South India) is a popular folk theatre in the region of?

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Performed in a dance ballet form with Bharatanatyam (Tamil Nadu).
Kuruvanji means ‘fortune teller’ who predicts the fate of heroine.

45
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The first Kuruvanji was composed by?

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Thirukutarajappa Kaviyar.

46
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First play written by Rabindranath Tagore?

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Valmiki Pratibha.

47
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Roktokoribi (Red Oleanders) was written by?

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Rabindranath Tagore.

48
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Chitrangada was written by?

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Rabindranath Tagore.

49
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Post Office was written by?

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Rabindranath Tagore.

50
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Who is also known as Niladarpan?

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Deenabandhu Mitra.

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