Over the years, Marathi dramas have played a very important role in the lives of many prominent artistes from Maharashtra. And, therefore, Marathi Rangabhoomi Din, also has a special significance. 5th November is celebrated as Marathi Rangabhoomi Din, making all of us realize the efforts put in by all the former artistes, to get recognition to this finest performing art. During the olden days, music based plays gained a lot of importance, as the characters used music based songs to communicate with each other. It may be recalled that in 1943, Vishnudas Bhave’s musical drama ‘Sita Swayamvar’ was first performed on stage, making it a historic moment for many drama lovers. 172 years have passed since then and today, Marathi stage has reached a stage, where many shows of popular plays, drawing house full audience, who are willing to pay Rs.300/- per ticket.

Today, we also find many old dramas being revived. Some of the popular plays of yesteryear’s, like ‘Katyar Kaljaat Ghusali’ and ‘Natasamraat’ are given cinematic look, with big stars in Marathi, part of these films. Some of the plays are also getting invitation from places like UK and USA, to perform there. And, that’s a big achievement. Well known poet and playwright William Shakespeare has lot of influence on some of the Marathi playwrights and the Marathi theatre audience have welcomed their ideas of presenting such subjects in Marathi, very efficiently, without losing the Marathi touch in the presentation.

On the occasion of Marathi Rangabhoomi Din, Marathi Movie World pays sincere tributes to all those great actors and presenters, who have kept Marathi Rangabhoomi live till date. And, we are sure, The show will go on , for many more years.