Bhartendu Harishchandra is considered the father of modern Indian theatre for his contributions to the development of Hindi theatre in the late 19th century.

Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form from South India, while Kathakali, Yakshagana, and Nautanki are all major forms of Indian theatre.

Rangmanch is the traditional Indian theatre stage, which is typically an open-air platform with a raised stage.

Kathakali is a traditional Indian theatre form that combines dance, music, and drama, and is known for its elaborate costumes and makeup.

Girish Karnad is considered the greatest playwright of modern Indian theatre for his contributions to the development of Kannada theatre and his plays that explore social and political issues.

The National School of Drama, Sangeet Natak Akademi, and Indian Council for Cultural Relations are all major centres for Indian theatre research.

Bharat Rang Mahotsav is the annual festival of Indian theatre, which is organized by the National School of Drama.

Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards, National School of Drama Awards, and Padma Shri are all major awards for Indian theatre.

Indian Council for Cultural Relations is the organization that promotes Indian theatre worldwide.

The use of multimedia, the exploration of social and political issues, and the revival of traditional theatre forms are all major trends in contemporary Indian theatre.

Ranga Shankara is the theatre company founded by Girish Karnad.

Bharat Rang Mahotsav, Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards, and National School of Drama Festival are all major theatre festivals in India.

Rangayana is the theatre company founded by Vijay Tendulkar.

Bharat Rang Mahotsav, Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards, and National School of Drama Festival are all major theatre festivals in India.

Shantiniketan is the theatre company founded by Rabindranath Tagore.