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Nayaka, Hero Of A Play
In Sanskrit Nayaka is known as the hero of a play.

Nayaka, Hero Of A PlayIn Sanskrit Nayaka is known as the hero of a drama who is the male lead actor. The Nayaka may be a god, demi-god, or a mortal in the drama. He may be a character from myths, fable or the creation of the author.

The love has a greater impact into the business of the Hindu theatre. In the stage the attributes of the hero are defined with reference to his fitness for feeling and inspiring passion. The Nayaka symbolizes young, handsome, refined, broadminded, brave, amiable, skillful, and wellborn being. Heroes or the Nayakas are classified and subdivided into forty-eight species and one hundred and forty-four kinds.

The author of the play is never to give his hero qualities mismatched with his organisation.

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(Last Updated on : 19/09/2009)
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