Tamasha is a traditional form of Marathi theatre, often combining singing and dancing, widely performed by local and travelling theatre groups within the state of Maharashtra, India. It has also been the subject of several Marathi films, and some Hindi films have included Tamasha-themed songs known as Lavanis.
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Place of Origin Notable ExampleGhashiram Kotwal by Vijay Tendulkar, a landmark 1970s Marathi play that used the tamasha form as its narrative device and style. 1 Defining TraitFolk theatre blending singing, dance and comic improvisation, performed in two main forms: dholki bhaari (song, dance and drama together) and the older sangeet baari (emphasizing dance and music over drama). 1 Connections
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1. Tamasha (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationIntroduction, opening sentence (after the Marathi-script gloss)
is a traditional form of Marathi theatre, often with singing and dancing, widely performed by local or travelling theatre groups within the state of Maharashtra, India.
Introduction, second paragraph, on the two forms of Tamasha
There are two types of Tamasha: dholki bhaari and the older form, sangeet baari which contains more dance and music than drama.
Influence section, paragraph on 1970s Marathi theatre
the tamasha form was employed as narrative device and style in several notable plays like Ghashiram Kotwal by Vijay Tendulkar
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