This happens to be an important dance form and folk theatre of Maharashtra. This dance form developed in the16th century. The word Tamasha in Persian, means fun or entertainment. Some scholars opine that this form of theatre was inspired by two forms of ancient Sanskrit drama - the "Prahasana" and the "Bhana".

The love songs (Lavanis) form the core of Tamasha and are immensely popular. The instruments used during a Tamasha performance include Dholki (drum), Tuntuni (a single string instrument), and Manjeera (cymbals), Daf (a tambourine-like instrument with a single leather surface), Kade (a metal triangle), Lejim (an instrument with a jangling sound), harmonium and ghungroos (ankle bells). This folk art is mainly associated with the Kolhati and Mahar communities of Maharashtra.