Question

Indian theatre post-independence

Answer 1

Indian theatre is one of the most ancient forms of theatre and it features a detailed textual, sculptural, and dramatic effects which emerged in mid first millennium BC.[1][2] Like in the areas of music and dance, the Indian theatre is also defined by the dramatic performance defined by the concept of Natya, which is a Sanskrit word for drama but encompasses dramatic narrative, virtuostic dance, and music.[3][2] Indian theatre exerted influence beyond its borders, reaching ancient China and other countries in the Far East.

Answer 2

What is modern Indian Theatre?

Theatre is an ancient aesthetic practice in India. ... Modern theatre, or historically, what can be clearly identified as the Western proscenium style of theatre, was not introduced in India before the late eighteenth century at time of the consolidation of the British Empire in various parts of India.

After Independence, Theatre Movement in India got a boost with the formation of Sangeet Natak Akademi in 1953 - National School of Drama