by CulturoAdmin | Apr 7, 2024 | Theatre in India
Before the establishment of British rule in India, theatre primarily functioned as a source of entertainment for the elite, often referred to as “Manoranjan.” However, as the British Empire solidified its grip across regions like Bengal, Maharashtra, and... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 14, 2020 | Theatre in India
Vishnu Das Bhave was a pioneer of Marathi theatre, who tried to give a new dimension to the Indian theatre with his effective plays like Raja Gopichanda and Sita Swayamvar in 1840s. His innovations consisted in having the play’s characters act in a manner closer...