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3000 BCE
The Birth
Indian Theater is known have persisted for 5000 years, perhaps even more. -
400
Bhasa
Bhasa was a playwright known for adapting upon heroism and love. -
500
Kalidasa
Kalidasa was a famous playwright of India, crafting the works of Ritusamhara, Abhijnanasakuntalam, Raghuvansa, Kumarasambhava and Malavikagnimitra -
Jan 1, 700
Bhavabhuti
The highly celebrated playwright who wrote Malati Madhava. -
Nov 15, 700
Harshavardhana
Harshavardhana was a king who wrote three popular dramas. -
Jan 1, 900
Rajasekhara
Coming from royalty Rajasekhara wrote many successful plays ("Ancient Indian Dramatists"). -
O. Madhavan
A man railed as a "great master of Theater" and director. -
Dinesh Takur
Actor, theater director, appears in many films. -
Shanta Gandhi
A director of theater, playwright, and dancer, Shanta is a founder of the "Indian People's Theater Association." -
Shabana Azmi
A woman known for her excellent performanes on the silver screen and the stage. -
Om Puri
Large actor in Bollywood that started off on the stage. -
Yashpal Sharma
Involved in Ramlila plays before becoming famous actor. -
Deepak Dobriyal
A versatile stage actor. -
Nimrat Kaur
Famous actress who got her start on the stage. -
Barry John
British-born Indian theater director and teacher. Had a big hit in 1997 -
Lushin Dobey
Stage actor and theater director.
