Which dance form of Uttar Pradesh has been accorded classical dance status by India 's National Academy of Music , Dance , and Drama ?
Often based on Hindu mythology , but also borrowing from medieval romances or social and political events , Indian theatre includes the " bhavai " of Gujarat , the " jatra " of West Bengal , the " nautanki " and " ramlila " of North India , " tamasha " of Maharashtra , " burrakatha " of Andhra Pradesh , " terukkuttu " of Tamil Nadu , and the " yakshagana " of Karnataka .