PLAYS based on the life of Krishna.In this theatre form, the dialogues in prose combined beautifully with songs and scenes from Krishna's pranks.It is a combination of two words- rasa meaning "aesthetics" and Lila meaning "act," "play" or "dance".Two types of Rasleela: Braj Ras of Mathura and Manipuri Ras of Manipur.Braj Raasleela is different from Manipuri Rasleela in proposing dance, dialogue, costumes, and style.NAUTANKI:-Nautanki is usually associated with Uttar Pradesh.The most popular centres of this traditional theatre form are Kanpur, LUCKNOW, and Hathras.The meters USED in the verses are Doha, Chaubola, Chhappai, Behar-e-tabeel.There was a time when only men acted in Nautanki but nowadays, women have also started taking part in the performances. Among those remembered with reverence is Gulab Bai of Kanpur. She gave a new DIMENSION to this old theatre form.Tamaasha:-Tamaasha is a traditional folk theatre form of Maharashtra.It has evolved from folk forms such as Gondhal, Jagran, and Kirtan.Unlike other theatre forms, in Tamaasha the female actress is the chief exponent of dance movements in the play.She is known as Murki. Classical music, footwork at lightning-speed, and vivid gestures make it possible to portray all the emotions through dance.Maach:-Maach is the traditional theatre form of Madhya Pradesh.The term Maach is used for the stage itself as also for the play. In this theatre, form songs are given prominence in between the dialogues.The term for dialogue in this form is bol and rhyme in narration is termed vanag. The tunes of this theatre form are known as rangat.