Mujra from Punjab

Punjabi mujras have their own unique style. The mujras from the land of the five rivers are markedly different from those of the Indian states east of the Jamuna river. While the mujras of Lucknow had a very artistic appeal to them, those of the Punjab were markedly crude in their form and execution.

In this example, we see a woman from West Punjab performing a Mujra to a song from Nasibo Lal. Note her spontaneous, almost improvised moves and not so subtle choreography. Punjabi Mujras, like many Punjabi dances, are quite vigorous and demanding.