Shadow theatre is an earliest classical configuration of narrative cum amusement which uses flat
comprehensible figures to create the influence of moving humans. It is also called Chhaya nataka or Shadow
puppetry. It is a traditional still effective model of folk theatre. This antique form of leather puppetry in India is continuing through ages but it is unfortunate to indicate that today in the age of science and technology. It is slightly Viable in few regions in India. After all these shadow theaters indicates our culture. It becomes our responsibility to maintain and popularize such art forms for future age groups.. The present paper aims to focus the importance of shadow theatres of modern India with special reference to Ravanachhaya of Odisha.
Keywords: Shadow theatre, Ravanachhaya, Chhaya Nataka, Leather puppetry, traditional, Viable.