<P> The pleasure of Nautanki lies in the intense melodic exchanges between two or three performers; a chorus is used sometimes . </P> <P> Traditional Nautankis usually start late at night, often around 10 p.m. or so, and go all night until sunrise the next morning (for a total of 8--10 hours). There is no intermission in Nautanki performances . </P> <P> Story lines of traditional Nautankis range from mythological and folk tales to stories of contemporary heroes . For instance, while Nautanki plays such as Satya - Harishchandra and Bhakt Moradhwaj are based on mythological themes, Indal Haran and Puranmal originated from folklore . In the first half of the 20th century, contemporary sentiment against British rule and feudal landlords found expression in Nautankis such as Sultana Daku, Jalianwala Bagh, and Amar Singh Rathore . In the last four decades, Pandit Ram Dayal Sharma (a renowned Nautanki maestro) and later Dr. Devendra Sharma have co-authored many new Nautankis . These new Nautankis are centered on contemporary social messages such as health, HIV / AIDS, women's empowerment, dowry, immigration, and family planning . They are of a much shorter duration--around two hours . This is to give audiences an opportunity to watch performances during a break in their daily routine . These contemporary Nautankis have been performed extensively in India and America and met with resounding popularity . </P> <P> Some popular traditional Nautankis are Syah - Posh (Pak Mohabbat), Sultana Daku, Indal Haran, Amar Singh Rathore, Bhakt Puranmal, and Harischandra - Taramati . Some popular contemporary ones are Mission Suhani, Subah ka Bhoola, Behkaani and Muskaani, and Beti ka Byah (all of these contemporary Nautankis are written by Pandit Ram Dayal Sharma). </P>

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