Question

Tamaasha, the traditional folk theatre form of Maharashtra has evolved from the folk forms of

• A. Gondhal, Jagran and Kirtan
• B. Only Kirtan
• C. Only Gondhal, Jagran
• D. Only Gondhal

Hint:

More than two folk traditions fed into Tamasha.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Tamasha did not appear out of nowhere, it grew out of a mix of older folk performance styles already present in rural Maharashtra.

Three such traditions fed into it: Gondhal, a ritual performance dedicated to local deities, Jagran, an all night devotional vigil performance, and Kirtan, a form combining storytelling with devotional music. Together these three shaped the songs, dance and storytelling style of Tamasha.

Any option that limits the answer to just one or two of these forms, options B, C and D, leaves out real contributing traditions, so the complete answer is option A, all three forms together.