Posted by Sarayu (165.91.233.193) on April 14, 2006 at 16:42:12:

In Reply to: Dance question posted by Neela on April 13, 2006 at 00:07:06:

Yes Mujra is a part of classical Kathak. This is a classical example of the blend of two religions, Hinduism and Islam. Although many believe that (sort of true too) this is the variation of kathak that bores suggestive connotations, most Kathak artistes perform the Mujra quite gracefully and in a dignified manner. The dances that you see in Umrao Jaan are examples of mujras.
Many prostitutes dance the mujra and hence the suggestive side. But in pure kathak, it is performed without the suggestive side. In our kathak class mujra was simply another piece like the Mayuri ghath or the salaami.

• Thanks Neela 08:50:32 04/20/06 (0)

   
   



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