Explain how drama creates social awakening. Who is the author of the drama Sangeet Sharada?ģ. Who presented the play Seetaswayamvar in theatre?Ģ. Also plays such as Mooknayak, written by Shripad Krishna Kolahtkar, Sangeet Manapaman, written by Krishnaji Prabhakar Khadilkar and Ekach Pyala written by Ram Ganesh Gadkari are important in the history of Marathi theatre.ġ. Another musical play, Sharada, written by Govind Ballal Deval is quite important, as it comments in a humorous style on the evil custom of marrying young girls to aged men. Comic drama was different: The classical theater comic drama differed from the modern theater in its implication and depiction of comic themes. Sangeet Shakuntal written by Annasaheb Kirloskar earned a great popularity. Today despite everything exist is adopted from the classical theater, yet the modern theater differs from the classic theater in having significantly more enlightened musical parts. The musical plays of Kirloskar Mandali became very popular. This play is considered to be the first ever musical play that was enacted on Marathi stage.
In 1879 play writer and producer Trilokekar individually presented, Nal-Damayanti, a brilliant play for Marathi audiences that incorporated music in the story narration. Even today, Natya Sangeet has a noticeable presence in Maharashtra and a loyal audience base.
The growing popularity of classical music resulted in the origin of musical Marathi theatre. This way they got aware of classical music since Natya Sangeet is based on it. Their efforts helped in developing a taste for classical music among the audience in Maharashtra. After him Ustad Alladiya Khan, Ustad Abdul Karim Khan and Ustad Rahimatkhan contributed in a great way. In the latter half of the 19th century, Balkrishnbuva Ichalkaranjikar made special efforts to introduce classical khyal music in Maharashtra. This was the beginning of the tradition of having a complete written script ready before staging a play. MANAPMAAN was quintessentially a Marathi sangeet natak: a blend of Hindustani classical music and folk tunes used in otherwise prose plays. Kirtane was the first author who wrote the script of Thorale Madhavrao Peshwe in 1861 and its printed copy was made available. Often, only the lyrics were written downbut the dialogues used to be spontaneous. The farcical plays dealt with social issues in a humorous way. The movement started by Vishnudas Bhave was followed in Maharashtra by historical, mythological and also light farcical stage plays. May his soul rests in peace.Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it. Khopkar family are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. under his guidance.Ī simple man, he has known to carry his trademark white shirt and umbrella. Even though he was a professor of strong beliefs, many students aspire to enrol for research and Ph.D. Khopkar has written several books which are recommended by many Universities in the US and UK. His expertise in inorganic chemistry was unmatched. Classical or semi-classical music when adapted to Natyasangeet becomes one.
Khopkar always welcomed people at his place and never allowed anyone to leave without having food. Kirloskar felt inspired to produce a similar musical play in Marathi in a. Many who were well acquainted with him knew about every Saturday trip to watch sports at Shivaji Mandir and sneak–peak at new releases by HMV at Maharashtra Watch & Record Company.
His love for Marathi plays was very well known in his circles. A man of few words, he was highly respected for his work.Ī kind-hearted person, he was immensely passionate about classical music, Marathi songs and drama. Dr Khopkar, fondly known as Shripad Bhau in his peer group, was a gem of a person.