Mujra is a form of dance originated by tawaif (courtesans) during the Mughal era which incorporated elements of the native classical Kathak dance onto music such as thumris and ghazals or poems of those from other Mughal cultures such as Bahadur Shah Zafar. Mujra was traditionally performed at mehfils and in special houses called kothas. During Mughal rule in the subcontinent, in places such as Jaipur, the tradition of performing mujra was a family art and often passed down from mother to daughter amongst Muslim practitioners. The profession was a cross between art and exotic dance, with the performers often serving as courtesans amongst Mughal royalty or wealthy patrons. ‘Inhi Logon Ne’ is one of the most famous Mujras by Meena Kumari from the movie Pakeezah. More than dancing, Meena Kumari was known for her expressions. But she showed her best dancing skills in this one and made the number memorable. https://youtube/watch?v=EDwvnOkDqSg
Posted on: Mon, 05 Jan 2015 14:47:07 +0000
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