Question

Who is attributed as the author of the Nāṭya Shāstra?

• A. Abhinava Gupta
• B. Bhatta Nayaka
• C. Sage Bharata
• D. S. N. Dasgupta

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Sage Bharata

The Nāṭya Śāstra is attributed to Sage Bharata, who is considered the father of Indian dramaturgy and performance arts. His work lays the foundation for Rasa theory, acting techniques, dance, music, and stagecraft, influencing classical Indian art forms for centuries.