Nautanki
नौटंकी
nau-TUN-kee
Nautanki (नौटंकी) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a traditional folk theatre form from North India. In crosswords it is the 8-letter answer NAUTANKI (8).
Meaning & usage
Nautanki is a vibrant form of folk theatre from North India, particularly popular in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. It combines music, dance, and drama to tell stories, often with a moral or social message. Traditionally performed in open spaces, Nautanki has been a medium for entertainment and education, reflecting local culture and issues.
In a sentence
The village gathered in the evening to watch a Nautanki performance under the open sky.
Nautanki as a crossword answer
Nautanki is a 8-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A traditional folk theatre form from North India” (8)
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