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From Malka Jan to Gauhar Jan, the Tawaifs in 18th Century India
Donning attires with flowy silhouettes, women are dancing, singing and reciting Urdu rhymes in the royal courts. Such was the fascinating culture of the tawaifs in India.The culture rose to prominence in the 18th century. The stories of mother-daughter duo of Malka Jan and Gauhar Jan have faded over time, but this piece attempts to revive the tunes of their work.
Malka Jan (right) with daughter Gauhar Jan (left)
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