INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

PENINSULAR PLATEAU

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the most popular drama of Maharashtra?
A
Tamasha
B
Lavani
C
Bharatanatyam
D
Other
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The most popular classifications of Tamasha are dholki bhaari and the older form is Sangeet baari which includes more dance and music than drama. Generally Tamasha was performed for and by the low caste community and the audience was also from the same strata of the society.

Detailed explanation-2: -In Maharashtra, there are two types of Tamasha, first is dholaki fadcha Tamasha and the other is sangeet baaricha Tamasha.

Detailed explanation-3: -Maharashtra, India. Tamasha is a very prominent and popular form of folk theatre in Maharashtra.

Detailed explanation-4: -tamāshā, erotic form of Indian folk drama begun in the early 18th century in Mahārāshtra. In all other forms of Indian folk theatre, men are cast in the major roles. The leading female role in tamāshā, however, is played by a woman.

Detailed explanation-5: -There are two types of traditional Tamasha, Sangeet Bari and Dholakicha Phad. Dance and music are more important than drama in a Sangeet Bari.

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