art_culture medium True/False

Nautanki, a popular folk theatre of North India, traditionally features all-male casts including female roles.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Nautanki, originating in Uttar Pradesh, historically featured all-male casts with men enacting female roles. Known for rhythmic dialogue, folk songs, and social satire, it remains popular in rural North India.

Topic Theatre - Folk Forms
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC