Abdul Rahman Kabuli: Actor of tragic or stately roles, probably a Pathan. Associated with New Albert, then joined New Alfred and performed in Radheshyam's plays.

Ahsan Lakhnavi, Mehdi Hasan: Turn-of-the-century playwright from lineage of Urdu poets. Authored Khun-e Nahaq (based on Hamlet), Dilfarosh (based on Merchant of Venice), Chalta Purza, Chandravali.

Alfred Theatrical Company: Leading nineteenth-century company founded in 1871. Flourished under actor-manager Kavasji Khatau from early 1880s until his death in 1916; then his son Jahangir ran the company.

Apu, Framji: Acted in Gaiety Theatre, became joint proprietor of Victoria Theatrical Company and then joint proprietor of third Parsi Theatrical Company of Bombay.

Arya Samaj: Important Hindu social and religious movement, founded by Dayanand Sarasvati in 1875. Its principles influenced literary and theatrical production, bringing agenda of moralistic nationalism.

Bajan, Dorab: Actor in Victoria Company and Natak Uttejak Company, joint proprietor of third Parsi Theatrical Company with Apu brothers.

Bal Gandharva, aka Narayan Shripad Rajhans (1886–1967): Leading female impersonator and singing actor in the Marathi musical theatre.

Balivala, Khurshedji Mehrbanji (1853–1913): Famous comic actor and one of the Parsi theatre's most successful actor-managers; associated with Victoria Theatrical Company from the early 1870s until his death.

Balsara, Manik Shah (b. 1883): Manager of Alfred Company, joint proprietor of New Alfred beginning in 1918.

Baroda, Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III (1863–1939): Noted patron of visual arts, classical music and dance, founded University of Baroda.