Punjabi Mujra Dance

Mujra dancing in Pakistan has a long history, which goes back to the Mughal era the Indian

subcontinent. Mujra Dance performing girls and women have different names and statuses in society,

including a prostitute, tawaif and courtesan. Mujra dancing consolidates components of classical Kathak

dance with local music that includes thumris and ghazals.

Punjabi Mujra artists have been popular amongst fans. Mujra dancing is a popular dance form which has a

long and colorful history. The dance combines elements of the classic Indian dance Kathak with native

music genres like thumri and ghazal.
It is in Pakistan where the dance has continued to exist and stay popular. Punjabi Mujra culture is a

sub-culture which revolves around dancing performed to popular Punjabi Mujra songs. In the modern day,

Mujra dancers perform at events such as weddings, bachelor parties, in theatre and on-Mujra. Punjabi

Mujra comedy is a common place for the dance form to be mixed in with comedy storylines and sketches.

The music used is always upbeat with strong rhythms and catchy lyrics, frequently sang by artists like

Naseebo Lal.

Top 10 beautiful and best Mujra dancers from Pakistan:

Mehak Malik:
Arguably Pakistan’s most famous Mujra dancer, Mehak Malik has been performing Mujra since the late

1990s.The dancer is most noted for her modern form of Mujra onMujra, one of which includes a spicy

performance in 2002.

Deedar Multani:
Deedar Multani, the younger sister of Nargis is one of the most popular Mujra dancers. She has retired

from dancing and now focuses on her beauty business. There is no way we could leave her out of our list

because she has been an iconic dancer on the Mujra scene. With a figure which was slimmer and slender

than others, she made a huge impact.

Sobia Khan:
Sobia Khan was born in Karachi, but it was in Lahore where she made her name. She stepped into

performing from a young age, initially acting. Her debut film Kafira released in 2011.While the film

was not a box office success, it transformed Sobia into a rising talent.That talent was showcased when

she moved into dancing, specifically Mujra.

Sitara Baig:
Sitara was one of the most sought-after performers because of her energetic performances. She performed

Mujra on-Mujra and in theatre throughout Pakistan.

Afreen Khan:
Afreen Khan is a popular Mujra dancer who frequently performs in a Lahore theatre. She believes that

her Mujra dancing is a way to influence a man’s behaviour.

Rimal Shah:
Lahore’s most famous Mujra dancer is one who acts as well as dances. She appears on many Mujra

productions. However, Mahnoor feels that she is a better dancer. She did an item song with Ahmed Ali

Butt for the 2012 film Sher Dil. She also had a leading role in Lafanga (2014).

Saima Khan:
Dancer Saima Khan is one of the most well-known Mujra performers in Pakistan having regularly performed

in theatre. Her massive following as a Mujra dancer is down to her bold personality.

Nida Chaudhry:
Nida Chaudhry is another Mujra dancer who has rapidly become one of the most well-known performers. She

followed in the footsteps of Saima Khan to elevate the modern day Mujra. Nida’s dance style is also

very bold.

Sidra Noor:
Sidra Noor has appeared in many Mujra style music videos with other actors like Jahangir Khan.The

dancer has played small roles in Pakistani-Punjabi films, including co-starring with fellow Mujra

dancer Nargis. While films have increased her profile, it is her Mujra performances which have made her

well-known. A well-seasoned star of Mujra dancing, Sidra has performed over a hundred times.

Deedar Multani:
Deedar Multani is a Mujra dancer who is rapidly becoming one of the most well-known performers. She is

a performing Mujra actress who is touring frequently with well known Pakistani drama companies. Deedar


her incredibly popular among the Mujra dance scene in Pakistan.