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Lucknow Kathak

Gharana

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Hindustani Kathak

Founder

Ishwari Prasad (from Handia, Prayagraj)

Characteristics

  • ●Graceful, lyrical style emphasizing subtlety and refined aesthetics
  • ●Small, intricate todas and tukdas
  • ●Delicate hand movements (nazakat)
  • ●Signature gat nikas depicting various characters
  • ●Expressive storytelling through dance

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