CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: In the 21-day Natya Shastra workshop, Prof. Radhavallabh Tripathi highlighted the characteristics of heroes and heroines from the perspective of Natya Shastra. He explained the heroes and heroines of major plays using classical traits.
In the second session, Chinmayi and Shyamak Mukherjee demonstrated the necessity of music in drama through practical examples. They stated that a play cannot be complete without music. They explained the musical arrangements with different emotions (Rasas). They mentioned that stringed (Tantu), wind (Sushir), percussion (Avanaddha), and solid (Ghana) instruments create the essence of rasa in drama. Ancient India had many types of musical instruments, some of which are still prevalent today. Highlighting the harmony between music and acting, they helped participants understand the contribution of music to performance.
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