By Dr. Vineet Gupta
Caption Of Artwork: The misunderstood "tawaifs" of India, before colonialism, these women were important and respected entities of society, were associated with education, curator of arts like music, dance and poetry. However their reputation was smashed by the patriarch and was left with the tag of prostitution! During this time of supression of culture and arts, they are responsible for the survival of many traditional arts and dances like kathak.
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