Marathi theatre made its beginning in 1843, and in the following years, Tamasha which was primarily constituted of singing and dancing expanded its thematic repertoire and added small dramatic and humorous skits, known as Vag Natya, to it. These were either in prose or comprised long narrative poems performed by the Shahir along with his chorus, with actors improvising their lines. Popular Vag composers of the time were Patthe Bapurao and Dattoba Sali, and one of their noted vag, Gadhavache Lagna (Marriage of Donkey) was popularized by Tamasha artist, Dadu Idurikar.
The history of Marathi theatre began in 1843, and Tamasha evolved into a more comprehensive form, incorporating singing, dancing, and short dramatic skits called Vag Natya. These were often written in prose or featured narrative poems performed by the Shahir with his chorus, accompanied by improvisational acting.