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@article{191423,
        author = {Akshara G. Vaja},
        title = {Navrasa on Screen: Exploring Classical Aesthetics in Modern Cinema},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {},
        volume = {12},
        number = {no},
        pages = {1459-1463},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=191423},
        abstract = {This paper explores how Rasa theory, from Natyashashtra by Bharatmuni, can be applied to movies. The nine Rasas like love, humor, anger, compassion, heroism, fear, disgust, wonder, and peace are shown through different movies and genres. According to Natyashashtra, every performance whether it is drama, dance or film it should create certain type of feelings to the audience and this is called Rasas… for example Humor, love, fear, compassion etc. Today’s modern cinema is full of emotions. They use Songs, dance, dialogues and dramatic scenes which makes people laugh, cry or feeling excited. This makes films perfect example to study Natyashashtra and rasa theory in modern times. And we will see how all these 9 Rasas are applied in modern cinema in this research paper. This research paper will explore how Movies show different Rasas, how they combined them and how they connect with the audience emotionally. It will also challenge of applying an classical and ancient theory to modern cinema.},
        keywords = {Classical, Natyashashtra, Rasa, Aestheticism, Modern Cinema},
        month = {},
        }