Tawaif: Tracing the History of Courtesans in Hindi Cinema
Sep 27, 2024 9:35 AM IST
The essay highlights 10 films, ranging from the 1950s to the 1980s, which portray courtesans as pivotal figures in the rich traditions of Nawabi culture.
<ol><li>Indar Sabha (1956), was based on one of the first complete Urdu plays of India written by Agha Hasan Amanat, and first staged in 1853. It was directed by Nanubhai B. Vakil and narrates the story of an apsara (celestial dancer) sent to test the moral fiber of a benevolent king.</li></ol>
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