# Naach Bhikhari Naach (2019)

Hindi · Released 2019-03-08

Naach Bhikhari Naach is a 2019 Hindi film. It is directed by Shilpi Gulati.

Director: Shilpi Gulati

## Storyline
Naach is a form of traditional folk theatre from Bihar, India. In this tradition, male artists often crossdress as women on stage and are referred to as ‘laundas’. The most legendary name in this tradition is Bhikhari Thakur’s— an actor, playwright, and a social reformer popularly known as the ‘Shakespeare of Bhojpuri.’ The film follows the last four Naach performers to have worked with him and creates a visual archive of their performance tradition. As they share their plays, songs and a lifetime of memories, they immerse us into the world of folk theatre where we begin to see a glimpse of budhau– the old man, himself.

## Common questions

### When was Naach Bhikhari Naach released?
Naach Bhikhari Naach was released on 8 March 2019.

### Who directed Naach Bhikhari Naach?
Naach Bhikhari Naach was directed by Shilpi Gulati.

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