Mujra Unveiled | A Historical Journey through Mujra Dance in Pakistan

Mujra dancing in Pakistan has a long history, which goes back to the Mughal era the Indian subcontinent.

This type of dance naturally followed Pakistan post-partition of India, with females performing the tradition.

Mujra performing girls and women have different names and statuses in society, including a prostitute, tawaif and courtesan.

Mujra dancing consolidates components of classical Kathak dance with local music that includes thumris and ghazals.

It also incorporates poetry from other periods of the Mughal era, particularly the reign of ruler Bahadur Shah Zafar.

We closely take a look at the advent of mujra dancing, its connection with prostitution, the negative image of theatre, the famous dancers performing this art, contemporary forms and the fraternity risks.

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