Indian Theatre Criticism

Dwijendranath Tagore, the elder brother of Rabindranath Tagore, is widely regarded as the father of modern Indian theatre criticism. He was a prominent critic and playwright who wrote extensively about the need for a modern Indian theatre that was rooted in Indian culture and traditions.

Formalist Criticism is not a major school of Indian theatre criticism. Marxist Criticism, Postcolonial Criticism, and Feminist Criticism are all major schools of Indian theatre criticism that have significantly influenced the field.

D.G. Tendulkar was the first Indian critic to write a comprehensive history of Indian theatre. His book, 'A History of Indian Theatre', was published in 1937 and remains a valuable resource for scholars and practitioners of Indian theatre.

The influence of Western theatre on Indian theatre is not a major theme in Indian theatre criticism. The other three options are major themes that have been extensively discussed by Indian theatre critics.

Ebrahim Alkazi is known as the 'doyen of Indian theatre criticism'. He was a renowned theatre director, critic, and teacher who made significant contributions to the development of modern Indian theatre.

The promotion of Indian theatre on the international stage is not a major contribution of Indian theatre criticism to the field of theatre studies. The other three options are major contributions that have significantly influenced the field.

The lack of a critical vocabulary for Indian theatre is not a major challenge facing Indian theatre criticism today. The other three options are major challenges that have hindered the development of the field.

Rustom Bharucha is known as the 'enfant terrible' of Indian theatre criticism. He is a renowned critic, scholar, and theatre director who is known for his provocative and challenging writings on Indian theatre.

The emphasis on aesthetics and spectacle is not a major trend in contemporary Indian theatre criticism. The other three options are major trends that have significantly influenced the field.

Badal Sircar is known as the 'godfather of Indian theatre criticism'. He was a renowned playwright, director, and critic who made significant contributions to the development of modern Indian theatre.

The importance of preserving traditional theatre forms is not a major issue that Indian theatre critics have engaged with in recent years. The other three options are major issues that have been extensively discussed by Indian theatre critics.

Rustom Bharucha is known as the 'enfant terrible' of Indian theatre criticism. He is a renowned critic, scholar, and theatre director who is known for his provocative and challenging writings on Indian theatre.

The emphasis on aesthetics and spectacle is not a major trend in contemporary Indian theatre criticism. The other three options are major trends that have significantly influenced the field.

Badal Sircar is known as the 'godfather of Indian theatre criticism'. He was a renowned playwright, director, and critic who made significant contributions to the development of modern Indian theatre.

The importance of preserving traditional theatre forms is not a major issue that Indian theatre critics have engaged with in recent years. The other three options are major issues that have been extensively discussed by Indian theatre critics.