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 Can language
ever be expressed without words? Yes. A curling of the lips.
An enlargement of the eyelids in the rage of temper.
Gnashing of teeth as a prelude to a blow, and myriads of
other gestures. The language is inaudible. But the message
is clear as crystal. This website welcomes you to the world
of silent gestures. Be with us. We seek your help and
patronage in our devotion which in turn will help to regain
the lost glory of Indian art of Pantomime – a twin of
International Pantomime Artistry. In this poetic world of
gestures, you can listen to the sound of silence ……
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'Mukabhinaya'
Abhinaya in Indian
terms is different from the European Acting. Abhinaya
is suggestive imitation of the various psychological states
of character in a play. Therefore, in spite of apparent
similarity between Abhinaya and Acting, the latter
term, whenever it is used in connection with Indian plays,
does not mean quite the same thing. Acting is only one aspect
of Abhinaya. Hence, Mukabhinaya in Indian
context is more than just 'Acting without Words'.
Mukabhinaya is one
of the most ancient and difficult art form in theatre. It
can be traced back to the earliest annals of our cultural
heritage. In Bharata’s Natyashastra, the finer
aspects of role-playing was discussed under Mudras ( gesture
with hands ). Hence, it demands rigorous practices to
perfect its various techniques.
Mukabhinaya transcends
all language barriers. It conveys, through gestures only a
world of expressions. In a world where so many languages are
spoken, Mukabhinaya being a non-lingual art form is
comprehend quite easily by even a common people. Hence, this
art can be utilized as a very effective medium of mass
communication. This art thus being used in different parts
of the world to raise awareness on various social issues. |
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