Nautanki is one of the most popular folk performance forms of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in northern India, and before the advent of Bollywood cinema was the largest entertainment medium in the villages and towns of the region, known for rich musical compositions and humorous, entertaining storylines. Its origins lie in the Saangit, Bhagat and Swang musical theatre traditions of northern India; one Saangit, called Saangit Rani Nautanki Ka, became so popular that the whole genre took its name, and it remains most prominent in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Bihar.
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Place of OriginNorth India, most associated with Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Bihar 1 Notable ExampleAmar Singh Rathore, one of the popular traditional Nautanki plays 1 Defining TraitAn all-night folk opera of romantic tales, mythology and hero biographies, traditionally beginning late at night and continuing until sunrise 1 FAQs
How long does a traditional Nautanki performance last?
All night, about 8 to 10 hours, starting around 10 P.M. with no intermission.
A traditional Nautanki performance usually starts late at night, often around 10 P.M., and goes all night until sunrise the next morning, a total of 8 to 10 hours. According to the article on Nautanki, there is no intermission in Nautanki performances.
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Nautanki is most famous in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Bihar.
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Traditional Nautanki performances usually start late at night, often around 10 P.M., and go all night until sunrise.
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Some popular traditional Nautankis are Syah-Posh (Pak Mohabbat), Sultana Daku, Indal Haran, Amar Singh Rathore, Bhakt Puranmal, and Harischandra-Taramati.
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