Theater Historians

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Who is considered the father of Indian theater history?

  1. Bharata Muni

  2. Kalidasa

  3. Bhavabhuti

  4. Shudraka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharata Muni is widely regarded as the father of Indian theater history due to his seminal work, the Natya Shastra, which is an ancient Sanskrit treatise on dramaturgy and performance.

Which theater historian is known for his extensive research on the history of Indian theater and drama?

  1. Kapila Vatsyayan

  2. Rustom Bharucha

  3. Usha Ganguli

  4. Amrit Lal Nagar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kapila Vatsyayan is a renowned theater historian and scholar who has made significant contributions to the study of Indian theater and drama. Her works include 'Indian Classical Dance' and 'Bharata: The Natya Shastra'.

Who is the author of the book 'Rangbhoomi: The World of Indian Theatre'?

  1. Rustom Bharucha

  2. Kapila Vatsyayan

  3. Usha Ganguli

  4. Amrit Lal Nagar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rustom Bharucha is a prominent theater historian and critic known for his book 'Rangbhoomi: The World of Indian Theatre', which provides a comprehensive overview of Indian theater traditions.

Which theater historian has written extensively about the history of Parsi theater in India?

  1. Kapila Vatsyayan

  2. Rustom Bharucha

  3. Usha Ganguli

  4. Amrit Lal Nagar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Usha Ganguli is a theater historian and scholar who has conducted extensive research on the history of Parsi theater in India. Her works include 'Parsi Theatre: Its Origins and Development' and 'Theatres of India: A Historical Perspective'.

Who is known for his contributions to the study of traditional Indian theater forms like Kathakali and Koodiyattam?

  1. Kapila Vatsyayan

  2. Rustom Bharucha

  3. Usha Ganguli

  4. Amrit Lal Nagar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amrit Lal Nagar is a renowned theater historian and scholar who has dedicated his work to the study of traditional Indian theater forms like Kathakali and Koodiyattam. He has authored several books and articles on these subjects.

Which theater historian is known for his work on the history of Indian folk theater?

  1. Kapila Vatsyayan

  2. Rustom Bharucha

  3. Usha Ganguli

  4. Amrit Lal Nagar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kapila Vatsyayan has also made significant contributions to the study of Indian folk theater. Her book 'Folk and Traditional Theatre of India' provides an in-depth analysis of various folk theater traditions across the country.

Who is the author of the book 'Theatres of India: A Historical Perspective'?

  1. Kapila Vatsyayan

  2. Rustom Bharucha

  3. Usha Ganguli

  4. Amrit Lal Nagar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Usha Ganguli's book 'Theatres of India: A Historical Perspective' offers a comprehensive overview of the history and development of theater in India, covering various regions and traditions.

Which theater historian has written extensively about the history of contemporary Indian theater?

  1. Kapila Vatsyayan

  2. Rustom Bharucha

  3. Usha Ganguli

  4. Amrit Lal Nagar


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rustom Bharucha has also written extensively about the history of contemporary Indian theater. His book 'The Politics of Cultural Practice: Theater, Trauma, and Community in India' explores the relationship between theater and social and political issues in contemporary India.

Who is known for his contributions to the study of Indian theater in English?

  1. Kapila Vatsyayan

  2. Rustom Bharucha

  3. Usha Ganguli

  4. Amrit Lal Nagar


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rustom Bharucha has also made significant contributions to the study of Indian theater in English. His book 'Theatre and the World: Performance and the Politics of Culture' examines the global dimensions of theater and its relationship with politics and culture.

Which theater historian is known for his work on the history of Marathi theater?

  1. Kapila Vatsyayan

  2. Rustom Bharucha

  3. Usha Ganguli

  4. Amrit Lal Nagar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amrit Lal Nagar has also conducted extensive research on the history of Marathi theater. His book 'Marathi Rangbhoomi: Itihas ani Vikas' provides a detailed account of the development of Marathi theater from its origins to the present day.

Who is known for his contributions to the study of Indian theater in Hindi?

  1. Kapila Vatsyayan

  2. Rustom Bharucha

  3. Usha Ganguli

  4. Amrit Lal Nagar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amrit Lal Nagar has also made significant contributions to the study of Indian theater in Hindi. His book 'Hindi Rangbhoomi: Itihas aur Vikas' offers a comprehensive analysis of the history and development of Hindi theater.

Which theater historian is known for his work on the history of Gujarati theater?

  1. Kapila Vatsyayan

  2. Rustom Bharucha

  3. Usha Ganguli

  4. Amrit Lal Nagar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amrit Lal Nagar has also conducted extensive research on the history of Gujarati theater. His book 'Gujarati Rangbhoomi: Itihas ane Vikas' provides a detailed account of the development of Gujarati theater from its origins to the present day.

Who is known for his contributions to the study of Indian theater in Kannada?

  1. Kapila Vatsyayan

  2. Rustom Bharucha

  3. Usha Ganguli

  4. Amrit Lal Nagar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amrit Lal Nagar has also made significant contributions to the study of Indian theater in Kannada. His book 'Kannada Rangbhoomi: Itihas ane Vikas' offers a comprehensive analysis of the history and development of Kannada theater.

Which theater historian is known for his work on the history of Malayalam theater?

  1. Kapila Vatsyayan

  2. Rustom Bharucha

  3. Usha Ganguli

  4. Amrit Lal Nagar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amrit Lal Nagar has also conducted extensive research on the history of Malayalam theater. His book 'Malayalam Rangbhoomi: Itihas ane Vikas' provides a detailed account of the development of Malayalam theater from its origins to the present day.

Who is known for his contributions to the study of Indian theater in Tamil?

  1. Kapila Vatsyayan

  2. Rustom Bharucha

  3. Usha Ganguli

  4. Amrit Lal Nagar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amrit Lal Nagar has also made significant contributions to the study of Indian theater in Tamil. His book 'Tamil Rangbhoomi: Itihas ane Vikas' offers a comprehensive analysis of the history and development of Tamil theater.

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