

In the initial years historical, mythological plays were performed along with light farcical plays.Vishnudas Bhave was known as the father of the Marathi Theatre.The 19th century saw a great development of the Marathi Theatre.Theatre is a place devoted to performances either solo or collective, of performing arts.Lack of entertainment in one’s life will lead to monotonous life and boredom.

Entertainment refreshes our mind and helps to distress.Hobbies and games are pursued for entertainment which eventually develops personality.It makes us feel more energetic and our efficiency at- work improves.To break the boredom of routine life and keep the mind lively and fresh we need gome entertainment.Entertainment of excellent quality is essential for healthy growth of a person as it is an integral part of one’s life?.Naraadiya Keertan and Mahatma Phule’s Keertanīharuds of Saints Eknath, Namdev and Dnyaneshwar. It is a metaphorical song with spiritual and ethical teachings.īhajans of Saint Tulsidas, Saint Tukadoji Maharaj and Saint Namdev Stories of Krishna, Rama and great devotees are presented during performances (2) It is performed in a theatrical style. (1) Deity is invoked during festival to fulfill desire (2) Narration of a story to illustrate main theme is Uttarrang (1) Naman and Nirupanacha Abhang and Nirupan comprise the Poorvarang Singing songs in praise of God and chanting his name accompanied by Taal (Cymbals), Pakhvaj and Mridangam

(4) Wrong Pair: Ekach Pyala – Annasaheb Kirloskar (1) Raigadala Jevha Jag Yete – Vasant Kanetkar (B) Identify and write the wrong pair in the following set.
