

This was the beginning of themovement the powadas were used as a tradition of having a complete writtenmedium of creating public awareness. in 1861 and its printed copy was madeDuring the ‘Samyukt Maharashtra’ available. Kirtane was the first author who wrotethe stories of Umaji Naik, Chapekar the script of Thorale Madhavrao Peshwebrothers, Mahatma Gandhi were composed. In the British period, Powadas narrating V.J.

Often, only the lyrics were written down but the dialogues used to be spontaneous. The farcical playskilling of Afzal Khan and another one on dealt with social issues in a humorous way.the battle of Simhagarh, composed byTulasidas, are two well-known examples Initially no written scripts were used.of Powada. The The movement started by VishnudasPowada composed by Adnyandas, a Bhave was followed in Maharashtra bycontemporary poet of Chhatrapti Shivaji historical, mythological and also lightMaharaj, narrating the incidence of the farcical stage plays.

Powada narrates play presented by him.great deeds of heroic men and women ina very forceful and inspiring style. Seetaswayamvar was the firstand prosaic extracts. Vishnudas Bhave is Powada : Powada is a dramatic known as the father of the Marathinarration by alternatingly reciting poetry theatre. 19th century saw a great development of the Marathi thetre. The popular plays like Tanjore were great patrons of drama.Vichchha Mazi Puri Kara or Gadhavache Some of them had written a few playsLagna are examples of the modern form and also translated Sanskrit plays. The second part of Tamasha The rulers of the Bhosale family ofpresents the Vag. used as the medium of expression.It is followed with the presentation ofGavalan. However, mime can also bepraise of Lord Ganesha, known as Gana. The show begins by singing the dialogues. Aentertaining because of its spontaneous drama is usually enacted with the help ofhumour. The Vag becomes very lively and and music can also be part of a drama. It art design (backdrop of the stage), lightingincluded Vag, the dramatic part, little arrangement, audience and critics. Tamasha with drama director, artists, make-up, costumes, stage,as the main part, was developed later. The theatreand music are more important than drama comprises several factors such as script,in a Sangeet Bari. There are two types of traditional Tamasha, as well as the audience is essential for aSangeet Bari and Dholakicha Phad.
