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| | | Article Name : | | | Mughal Tamasha: A Distinctive Folk Dramatic Tradition
of Odisha
| | Author Name : | | | Dr. ABHIJIT SAHOO, Dr. PRASHANT KUMAR MAHARANA | | Publisher : | | | Bridge Center | | Article URL : |  | | | Abstract : | | | The present study focuses on the folk dramatic tradition of Bhadrak District of
Odisha. It highlights communal harmony and established cultural, social, economical,
and administrative condition of the then Mughal-Maratha rule in Odisha, especially in
the coastal belt of the state. It also gives glimpse of folk dramatic tradition in India.
There are different types of folk drama have been performing by the people of India in
general and Odisha in particular. Despite ample doses of entertainment and creativity,
this folk art form that grew and flourished mainly in Bhadrak district is now on a fast
decline. Mughal Tamasha is a unique folkart that is symbolic of the state’s rich cultural
history. The play that was performed dates back to 18th century and was a classic case
in point of Hindu-Muslim unity. The dramatised version bore ample testimony to the fact
that both communities co-existed peacefully. Odisha, then a part of the Bengal-Bihar
province rich with indigenous culture was free from communal tension. Mughal
Tamasha brings under focus the influence of Muslim rule in Odia culture. Folk art that
is on the verge of extinction, was also a major attraction of the elite people those who
want keep alive old culture and tradition.
| | Keywords : | | | Tamasha, Mirza Sahib, Doodhwalli , Chopdar, Bhadrak, Sebayat,
Coomunal Harmony, Elite people. |
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