Author: Gupt Somnath, ed. Hansen Kathryn
Place: Calcutta
Publisher: Seagull Books
Year: 2005
Pages: 223
ISBN: 81-7046-273-8
Source: 1046
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay Cinema
Keyword: Art and Culture, Architecture, Parsi Theatre
Classification: 725.822
Shelf: C5R5
Accession No: B130
Contents: Foreword The Parsi Theatre: Its Origins and Development- Dedication A Few Words Preface Before the Parsi Theatre The Origins of the Parsi Theatre The Development of the Parsi Theatre Urdu Dramatists of the Parsi Stage The Parsi Theatrical Companies Parsi Actors Other Elements of the Parsi Theatre The Indar Sabha and its Influence Impact of the Parsi Theatrical Companies Appendix The Beginnings of Hindu Drama in Bombay and Maharashtra
Abstract: This study examines the origins and development of the Parsi Theatre, a key theatrical tradition in colonial India. It begins by outlining the theatrical scene before the Parsi Theatre and then explores its growth, emphasizing contributions from Urdu dramatists and distinctive performance styles. The work highlights influential Parsi theatrical companies, actors, and elements like the play *Indar Sabha*. Additionally, it considers the theatre’s impact on Indian performing arts, particularly the rise of Hindu drama in Bombay and Maharashtra. The study provides a comprehensive analysis of the Parsi Theatre’s lasting influence on modern Indian theatre and cultural identity.