Pakistani Stage Dance

About Pakistani Stage Dance

Stage dancing in Pakistan has a long history, which goes back to the Mughal era the Indian subcontinent. Stage Dance performing girls and women have different names and statuses in society, including a prostitute, tawaif and courtesan. Stage dancing consolidates components of classical Kathak dance with local music that includes thumris and ghazals.

Pakistani stage artists have been popular amongst fans. Mujra dancing is a popular dance form which has a long and colorful history. The dance combines elements of the classic Indian dance Kathak with native music genres like thumri and ghazal.
It is in Pakistan where the dance has continued to exist and stay popular. Pakistani Mujra culture is a sub-culture which revolves around dancing performed to popular Pakistani Mujra songs. In the modern day, Mujra dancers perform at events such as weddings, bachelor parties, in theatre and on-stage. Pakistani Mujra comedy is a common place for the dance form to be mixed in with comedy storylines and sketches. The music used is always upbeat with strong rhythms and catchy lyrics, frequently sang by artists like Naseebo Lal.

Top 10 beautiful and best Mujra dancers from Pakistan:

Mehak Malik:
Arguably Pakistan’s most famous Mujra dancer, Mehak Malik has been performing Mujra since the late 1990s.The dancer is most noted for her modern form of Mujra onstage, one of which includes a spicy performance in 2002.

Deedar Multani:
Deedar Multani, the younger sister of Nargis is one of the most popular Mujra dancers. She has retired from dancing and now focuses on her beauty business. There is no way we could leave her out of our list because she has been an iconic dancer on the Mujra scene. With a figure which was slimmer and slender than others, she made a huge impact.

Sobia Khan:
Sobia Khan was born in Karachi, but it was in Lahore where she made her name. She stepped into performing from a young age, initially acting. Her debut film Kafira released in 2011.While the film was not a box office success, it transformed Sobia into a rising talent.That talent was showcased when she moved into dancing, specifically Mujra.

Sitara Baig:
Sitara was one of the most sought-after performers because of her energetic performances. She performed Mujra on-stage and in theatre throughout Pakistan.

Afreen Khan:
Afreen Khan is a popular Mujra dancer who frequently performs in a Lahore theatre. She believes that her Mujra dancing is a way to influence a man’s behaviour.

Rimal Shah:
Lahore’s most famous Mujra dancer is one who acts as well as dances. She appears on many stage productions. However, Mahnoor feels that she is a better dancer. She did an item song with Ahmed Ali Butt for the 2012 film Sher Dil. She also had a leading role in Lafanga (2014).

Saima Khan:
Dancer Saima Khan is one of the most well-known Mujra performers in Pakistan having regularly performed in theatre. Her massive following as a Mujra dancer is down to her bold personality.

Nida Chaudhry:
Nida Chaudhry is another Mujra dancer who has rapidly become one of the most well-known performers. She followed in the footsteps of Saima Khan to elevate the modern day Mujra. Nida’s dance style is also very bold.

Sidra Noor:
Sidra Noor has appeared in many Mujra style music videos with other actors like Jahangir Khan.The dancer has played small roles in Pakistani-Punjabi films, including co-starring with fellow Mujra dancer Nargis. While films have increased her profile, it is her stage performances which have made her well-known. A well-seasoned star of Mujra dancing, Sidra has performed over a hundred times.

Deedar Multani:
Deedar Multani is a Mujra dancer who is rapidly becoming one of the most well-known performers. She is a performing stage actress who is touring frequently with well known Pakistani drama companies. Deedar Multani’s dance style is also very energetic and vibrant. Her dancing, especially since 2017, has made her incredibly popular among the Mujra dance scene in Pakistan.