Storytelling (Day 5,6)

In our storytelling life class, we delved into the fascinating concept of Abhinaya—the art of expression in storytelling. We explored the four types of Abhinaya through an insightful video that provided detailed explanations for each type:

1. Angika Abhinaya: Expressions through body movements.

2. Vachika Abhinaya: Verbal expressions through dialogue or sound.

3. Aharya Abhinaya: Use of costumes, makeup, and props to convey emotions.

4. Satvika Abhinaya: Portrayal of inner feelings and emotional states.

After understanding these elements, we applied our learning by crafting a story, developing its beginning, middle, and end, and narrating it with expressive techniques inspired by the Abhinayas.

To enrich our understanding further, we watched the movie Rockstar, which beautifully encapsulates the essence of storytelling and emotional expression. The movie helped us draw parallels between cinematic storytelling and the Abhinayas, adding depth to our learning experience.