Bhasa

Encyclopaedia of indian Theatre

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"This is the first and probably the last encyclopaedia of Indian theatre of this millenium. A multi-volume reference work, the first few of which will be a definite guide to great masters of ancient Indian drama such as Bhasa, Kalidasa, Bhavabhuti, Bodhayana, Sudraka, Vishakhadutt etc. The later volumes will be so designed to give a cornucopia of information. The Indian stage from its beginnings to the present in each linking volumes such us Tagore theatre, Indian – English theatre, regional theatres, folk theatres, theatrical movements, theatre institutions and so on. The encyclopaedia promises to be a landmark work, bringing together the varied subject areas, concerns of those who seek so understand Indian theatre in its depth and breadth, and "represent" it to coming generations. The present volume quickly establishes itself as the standard one volume resource on ‘Bhasa’–the first regular dramatist of ancient Indian. This is a bio-bibliographical work that offers a wealth of information on this Sanskrit playwright, providing almost everything you need to know about this genius and foreign rendering, critical insight into his writings, synopsis, plots and dramatis personae of his plays. Above it, the encyclopaedia historical awareness to the performances of Bhasa plays over the last two centuries. An accurate and concise compendium addressed to Sanskritists, student of literature and drama, theatre lovers, critics and art historians."

Contents: Preface. I. Introduction. II. Bhasa’s plays: 1. Abhisekanatakam. 2. Avimaraka. 3. Balacarita. 4. Daridra Carudattam. 5. Dutaghatotkacha. 6. Dutavakya. 7. Karnabhara. 8. Madhyam-Vyayoga. 9. Pancaratra. 10. Pratijnayaugandharayanam. 11. Pratimanatakam. 12. Svapnavasavadatta. 13. Urubhanga. 14. Yajnaphala. III. Bhasa Mahotsavam. IV. Kutiyattam and Bhasa plays. V. Bhasa plays in performance: 1. Abhisekanataka. 2. Avimaraka. 3. Balacharitam. 4. Daridracarudatta. 5. Dutaghatotkacha. 6. Dutavakya. 7. Karnabharam. 8. Madhyamavyayoga. 9. Pancaratra. 10. Pratijnayaugandharayana. 11. Pratimanatakam. 12. Svapnavasavadatta. 13. Urubhangam. VI. Bibliography: 1. Principal works (text). 2. Translations. 3. Bio – critical notices. Index.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ashok K Choudhury

Dr. Ashok K. Choudhury, associated with India's National Academy of Letters, is the first Indian scholar to do doctoral research on the role of National Academies in promoting art, literature and culture. Having brilliant academic records with both Master's degree and Bachelor's degree and securing first position is presently doing his postdoctoral research on the Thematical Varieties of Post-Independent Oriya Literature. Author of seven books and more than eighty articles based on erudite research, Dr. Choudhury was invited to join the team of scholars of A Critical Inventory of Ramayan Studies in the world, a joint project of Sahitya Akademi and Union Academic International of Bruxelles, Belgium. Recipient of Banshidhar Acharya Memorial Gold Medal, Dr. Choudhury is also the Visiting Faculty of Aggarwal college, (M.D. University, Rohtak), Ballabhgarh, Haryana.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Biswajit Sinha

Biswajit Sinha was born in 1961. He holds Master's degree in two disciplines with professional training in 'Acting' from the Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts, New Delhi. Stepped out of a professional career in theatre to pursue research works in the genre, Sri Biswajit Sinha is, today, an one-man mission encyclopaedist to whom goes the credit to bringout India's first encyclopaedic series on Indian Theatre, his singular contribution to the field. Sri Sinha holda Master's degree in two disciplines with professional training in 'Acting' from the Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts, New Delhi. He had a brief stint with IPTA's 'Living Theatre' directing few plays for this group Theatre' and as Repertory Artist of 'Brechtian Mirror'.