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Which of the following form is the popular folk theatre of the region of Malwa in Madhya Pradesh?

Which of the following form is the popular folk theatre of the region of Malwa in Madhya Pradesh? Correct Answer Maach

The Correct Answer is option 4, i.e Maach.

  • Maach is the popular folk theatre of the region of Malwa in Madhya Pradesh.
States of India Popular folk theatre form
Gujarat and Rajasthan
  • Bhavai is a popular folk theatre form of Gujarat and Rajasthan, mainly in the regions of Kutchh and Kathiawar.
  • This form incorporates extensive use of dance to narrate a series of small plays knows as Vesha or Swanga each with its own plot.
Odisha
  • Dashathia is a form of folk theatre popular in the region of Odisha.
  • In this form, there are two narrators - Gayaka, who is the chief singer, who is also the co-narrator.
  • The narration is accompanied by dramatic music composed using a wooden musical instrument called Kathia.
Maharashtra
  • Tamasha is a form of folk theatre in the region of Maharashtra, known for its humor and erotic content.
  • The Tamasha performances are generally accompanied by Lavani songs.
Madhya Pradesh
  • Maach is the folk theatre of the region of Malwa in Madya Pradesh.
  • Initially, it was based on mythological themes.
  • Later, romantic folk talks were included in their repertoire.

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