Tag: Indian folk theatre

Ramdayal Sharma: The Folk Theatre Maestro Who Revived Nautanki Tradition

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Posted on May 15, 2026May 15, 2026
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India’s cultural heritage is deeply rooted in its folk arts, and among the many traditional performance forms, Nautanki occupies a special place in North India. One of the greatest modern torchbearers of this fading art…

Prahallada Nataka

Prahallada Nataka: A Living Tradition of Bhakti, Resistance, and Folk Philosophy

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Posted on February 23, 2026February 23, 2026
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Introduction Prahallada Nataka (also known as Prahlada Natakam or Prahlada Nataka) is one of India’s most powerful and enduring folk theatre traditions, rooted in devotional storytelling and performed for centuries across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and…