1. Kathak dance is a North Indian classical dance. If the story is told then it is called Kathak. The word Kathak means telling the story in dance form. In ancient times, Kathak was known as Kushilava.

2. This is the oldest gharana of Kathak. The originator of Jaipur Gharana is Bhanu ji (famous Shiva Tandav dancer).

1. Janaki Lal demonstrated the 'Masquerade Art' of Rajasthan.

2. The people of the Bahurupiya tribe have traditionally had street performance as their main occupation, using the art of impersonation, and painting their bodies to create their identity.

3. However, with new means of entertainment in urban India, this art form is facing extinction.

1. Bija and Mala sub-castes are sub-castes belonging to the Sansi tribe.

2. They have a dual organization and are divided into branches called 'Bija' and 'Mala', both intermarry with each other and not with each other.

3. Most of them follow the Hindu religion.

4. Their language is Sansiboli or Bhilki.

5. During British rule, they were placed under the Criminal Tribes Act 1871, so they have suffered this stigma for a long time.