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The region of Gujarat has a long tradition of folk-theatre, Bhavai, which originated in the 14th-century.Thereafter, in early 16th century, a new element was introduced by Portuguese missionaries, who performed Yesu Mashiha Ka Tamasha, based on the life of Jesus Christ, using the Tamasha folk tradition of Maharashtra, which they imbibed during their work in Goa or Maharashtra. [1]
1952 – A number of student protesters demanding the establishment of Bengali as an official language were killed by police in Dhaka, East Pakistan. 1965 – American Black nationalist Malcolm X (pictured) was assassinated while giving a speech in New York City's Audubon Ballroom .
Pages in category "Gujarati theatre" The following 58 pages are in this category, out of 58 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Dina Pathak (née Gandhi; 4 March 1922 – 11 October 2002) was an Indian actress and director of Gujarati theatre and also a film actor. She was an activist and President of the National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW).
Bombay Flower is dedicated to Parsi theatre, which gave rise to the modern theatre of India and laid the foundation of Gujarati theatre. The play is focused on Ratanbai "Ruttie" Petit-Jinnah, who was referred to as 'The Flower of Bombay' by the high society of Bombay. Ruttie revolts against her family and society.
Theatre in Pakistan has been developed and influenced by the traditional and ritual Persian theatre as well as the classical Indian dance practices of the Mughal Empire.As Pakistan is an Islamic state, the production of plays and theatrical performances in the past was not condoned in the country for religious reasons.
Gujarati theatre actor-director Jaishankar Sundari was appointed to lead the school. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Natya Vidya Mandir was established in 1949 and was the first such theatre school of India. The school formed an amateur theatre troupe Natmandal in 1951–52.
Manoj Sakarchand Shah (born 5 February 1955) is an Indian theatre director, actor and producer known for his works in the Gujarati theatre.He has directed over 90 plays, such as one-man plays and biographical plays, in different genres.