With filmmaking being democratized, social imperatives are becoming central theme in cinema. In the Indian context, cinematic narratives are now trying to be inclusive of issues of importance. There are instances where men have offered stories and narratives that profoundly depict issues related to women. These instances, though limited, yet demand an academic attention. This paper analyses two...
Nāṭyaśāstra is an Indian ancient Sanskrit text on dramaturgy written by Āchārya Bhartmuni in the 5th century. The story of the origin, development, and evolution of Nāṭyaśāstra is described in the very first chapter of the text. It also reveals the emergence of theatre practice. According to Nāṭyaśāstra, theatre serves the purpose of entertaining as well as educating its audiences. This paper aims...
Community radio has long been recognized as a powerful tool for empowering marginalized communities by providing them with a platform to voice their concerns, share their stories, and access essential information. Community radio (CR) is a third-tier media, together with broadcasting on public and privately owned radio. This research paper throws light on the listenership pattern of listeners of...
The paper aims to identify and analyze the metaphorical parallels between ‘Kaagaz Ke Phool’ and ‘Devdas,’ exploring Guru Dutt’s cinematic techniques and their contribution to this resonance. Existing literature on Guru Dutt’s filmmaking style and narrative techniques provides valuable insights, yet a research gap exists regarding the specific metaphorical connection between the two works. By...
This study investigates the social presence of Kathakali, a traditional Indian dance-drama, as a performative medium. Social presence, defined as the extent to which a medium conveys the physical presence of communicating participants, is examined through a mixed methods approach combining quantitative and qualitative methodologies. The research employs the Social Presence Scale (SPS) to assess...
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