Bhakt Moradhwaj

Nautanki – North Indian Folk Theatre

Nautanki is one of the most popular folk forms of theatre performed in South Asia particularly in Northern parts of India. It was the biggest entertainment form in Northern rural India before the commencement of Cinema (Bollywood). It’s rich in musical compositions and its entertaining storylines hold a strong influence over rural people’s imagination. The origins of Nautanki are found in the traditions of Bhagat and Raasleela of Mathura and Vrindavan. Even after the rapid expansion of mass media such as television and radio, a  | Click Here...