Major Theatre Forms – UPSC Prelims
Theatre Forms State Theme Nautanki Uttar Pradesh Often draws on romantic Persian literature for its themes. Tamasha Maharashtra Evolved from the folk forms such as gondhal, jagran and kirtan. Bhavai Gujarat Subtle social criticism laced with humour. Jatra West Bengal/Orissa and eastern Bihar Originated in Bengal as a result of the Bhakti movement. Initially known as Krishna jatra due to …