The NÄtÌŸyasÌÄstra is a unique work of Indian literature written by Bharat an eminent scholar of India. This research paper is based on first critical edition of NÄtÌŸyasÌÄstra edited by M. Ramakrishna kavi. In this paper I have primarily focused on the problems faced by editors in collection and reconciliation of Manuscripst, reconstruction of the text and procedure followed by them to prepare a critical edition of NÄtÌŸyasÌÄstra.