Karachi’s Kathak Dancers | Close Up
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
- On any given Thursday, Lal Shahbaz Qalandar’s shrine in southern Pakistan reverberates with Sindhi folk music and hundreds of people dancing. But in February 2017, a suicide bomber attacked the shrine, claiming the lives of 88 people and injuring many more.
In an act of defiance and solidarity, Sheema Kermani travelled to the site a few days after the attack and performed the Dhamall, a form of dance rooted in the promise of spiritual trance. Videos of her performance spread across social media.
Sheema’s journey started long before the attack at the Sufi shrine. The 67-year-old has championed activism and addressed social issues all her life.
She founded the Tehrik-e-Niswaan (Movement for Women) in the late 1970s. Together with a group of actors and artists, Sheema went to different neighbourhoods of Pakistan and put on performances centred around the issues affecting that community.
Sheema continues to be a champion for women’s rights, both through performing arts and community outreach.
“Activism. That is what really is important in performing arts. That you provoke people to think. You move them to question their own lives.”
Filmed and directed by Karim Shah
Camera: Hasham Cheema, Andy Jackson
Producer: Andrew Smith
Editor: Andrew Phillips
Executive Producers: Deeyah Khan at Fuuse and Andrew Phillips
Music: The Sketches
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I am learning kathak online currently in Lahore but after watching this I really want to be taught by this powerful woman
From whom are you learning kathak online?
Wow...especially being a kathak dancer from india i’m just so glad to see this, how art can inspire people and help them buildup courage. 😍 much deserved love ❤️💙
I feel hope, proud and happy when I see someone (an educated person) educating the whole community and giving their best to make their country proud and to make their community happy. ❤
Finally! Something other than Coronavirus coverage 24/7!
Its very good to see women empowerment in Pakistan❤️
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Hahaha....but pakistan has rejected her their country don't like that empowerment ur talking about ...and BTW the dance she is doing belongs to indian....the dance form born in india...
@@miraj1805 So You Will Decide From India That Pakistan Empowers Women or Not?
@@miraj1805 Skill doesn't belong to anyone. Its just like saying painting belongs to France.
@@zaidkhann579 haha...there is certain skills will always born in some country which is different having a background stories born with dance form...BTW dance is skill but dance forms r not skills
And lastly compare between two dance forms of France and India...ur comparing apples and oranges ...u know something France have famous dance form called Ballet which have unique music story plot and dramatic design in dance forms like Indian classic Dance......
Best wishes for Sheema Kermani Sahiba for her magnificent performance in Pasoori coke studio. Much love and respect from Bangladesh. Gone are the days when the people was fascinated by the dancing divas of Lahore, and I wonder how many Vidushis are teaching classical dance in Pakistan, but there are a plethora of amazing talents I see.
Lots of Appreciation from Bangladesh... I am amazed after seeing Such an Honorable Lady in Sharee in a country like Pakistan... Bravo Sheema ji for your Great works And Initiatives...
@@Nuur_Rajput May I know why Benazir Bhutto didn't wear Saree?
If it's widely present in our so called Pakistani culture...
@@Nuur_Rajput but pakistani people didn't maintain their native culture as good as we bengalis in bangladesh did. Pakistani culture is heavily arabised
I think sindhees wear sarees but punjabees are not..very little no of Punjabees in india too wear saree.. People of bangal normally wear sarees even in indian bangal or Bangladesh.. Bangalees normally very proud of their culture everywhere
@@indianatureandheritage7183 ver small sindhi population wear wear sarees but majority have similarity with rajasthani dresses made up of sindhi ajrak
@@azwadahsan8549 I have been to Dhaka and have seen so many Bangladeshi women wearing abayas and hijabs/naqaabs then be it Gulshan Uttara Banani Etc. I have also seen so many younger women preferring shalwar qameez over sarees. People of Pakistan don’t wear saris but different varieties of Shalwar Qameez. It’s only the Hindus or the muhajirs (muslim migrate from india) who wear it. Before 1980s it was a common party west and that’s why many women even politicians like nusrat Bhutto use to wear it but post 1980s the trend does but it snow regenerating and saree is getting more and more space as a party west however saree was never the dress of the masses of the Indus Valley region on a regular basis
I wish women in Pakistan fight and win their due respect. India or Pakistan women needs equality and respect.
I am Indian even have issues in rural UP, hariyana Rajasthan. Proud Indian but some issues are so sad in our society
I am from India but I feel respect and proud about this women..
0:21
"For art you need to have freedom of speech"
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As expected the secularism is coming from the leftovers of Hindus in Pakistan which will also sadly vanish in coming years
No,,,,it is emerging like wildfire,,,Arabian mentality(that even present Arabs left) will surely vanish.... Bharatiya soul will ultimately take place
Keep it up Karachi ,the ancient and great city with diversified society
Inspiring brave lady, working hard in a challenging environment .Good luck to you and all your students. Stay safe and thrive
It's good to see Pakistani women empowering themselves.
Away from the Covid19 reporting, I feel sign of relief taking a break.
It is great to see women in pakistan to connect themselves in different activities. I am surprised that they are learning katthak dance!
Go ahead Girl's.
In Hinduism, there is a separate branch of knowledge, called Natya Shastra, it is on dance. Islam forbids dance by girls.
Not really in Islamic sufism dance is the form of devotion to God don't view Islam as an mere interpretation of extremists 🙂
@@mohammadalitaqi1997 Sufism is not Islam. Taliban had banned and now has banned all kinds of dance, drama, theatre, cinema, music, song, instruments. No one is more Islamic than Taliban, ISIS, alquida.
@@mohammadalitaqi1997 Sharia law subverts Sufi tariqa
@@himansusekhardas4526 talib the realist islamists killed a comedian too
@@himansusekhardas4526 if taliban = Islam then RSS and Godse = Hinduism .
Thank you for covering her story! She is amazing and her story needs to reach everyone in Pakistan!
Wow. This lady is inspiring alot of womens around her I'm glad about that❤️🌠 more power to this courageous women.
Literally the best thing I've ever seen in a very long time. Incredibly inspirational.
I learned kathak dance in school and they also taught us hip hop, it seemed like a fun class but then the fun doubled into confidence. it made me feel very happy, healthy and strong. art is a way to express yourself and no one should obstruct that. from Lahore
"It made me feel happy, health and strong"
YES!! That's one of the powers of Classical Dances. Try learning Odissi, it feels like Psychedelic
2:01 students leaving after school is over.
Lol👍😂😂
Do they know the origin of kathak that how it is a important part of hinduism and depicts story telling of radha and krishna. Isn't it blasphemous for them?
once they were all hindus and were prayed as devis in their houses (i aknowledge some exceptions) but then came mohammmed kasim with his army and crushed the city of karachi and deval and islam came in , putting restriction to everything music , arts , science , dance everything......
I love that, because I am also learning kathak form banaras Gharana and I am so happy to them enjoying and celebrating the culture.
Great lady keeping hope alive!
Such a gorgeous lady Sheema! Hats off to her and power to her feet and dance!
Just don't oppose, abuse and condemn the whole society harshly. Eventually u would get gents support too. Good luck girls.
This Art is for everyone , earlier this Art was performed by male artists only in temples of North - India . But now I don't know why males think these dances are only for females ! You can watch the struggle of male kathak in Pakistan.
This is so wholesome. I could see the lifetime of conflict in those women’s eyes.
Love from India.. i m also a kathak dance artist. 🙏
God bless u all.
I am from Pakistan.I like Aljazeera's videos which are based on truth and very helpful to enhance piece of knowledge.
Al Jazeera videos are not based on truth...it just spread propoganda...
But, definitely this video is great...
Isn't kathak is Indian Hindu cultural dance. ...!
It’s a part of the culture of the subcontinent.
No. It has BOTH Hindu and Muslim heritage
Its a subcontinental dance but its famous in pakistani culture too
@@pri22v11 muslim heritage? Dance is haram
Pakistan and India share the same history and culture my guy before partition present day Pakistanis lived in India and present day indians lived in Pakistan too. Both people added to our distinct culture so ignorant to say this
Whether you agree or not we are same one and other same problems same people. Same misogyny same domestic violence same patriarchal society we have to be ashamed of ourselves not boasting our so called pride of being Indian Pakistani Bangladeshi. When our sisters are suffering like this.
This is a wonderful story I wish only the best for all the women & men involved who are trying to make the world a more tolerable place for all. Thank You. Women can cover themselves their whole lives but that won't stop a man from taking what is not his from any woman. I know from experience how emotional & physical assault can change a person inside & out.
21%Hindus to 1%Hindus in Pakistan...
Thanks for showing....
Omg this type of comment again. Prior to 1971 majority of hindu lived in bangaldesh and after that all the Hindus went there. There was always less hindu in pakistan. The numbers have not decreased. Correct yourself first.
Shaurya Joshi Can a muslim be prime minister in India?
Shaurya Joshi so can u tell the name of any muslim prime minister in history?
@Shaurya Joshi No one is burning temples here and killing hindus on street because they were eating certain kind of food..
@Shaurya Joshi Blasphemy laws are laws just like any other laws , One can convict any person either muslim or non muslim, either by false accusations or right, So it is responsibility of our judicial to navigate either those accusations are right or wrong.. For example there were many people accused of murder who spent decades in jails and then proven innocent that doesn't mean that we should abolish our killing or murder laws..
Pakistan is origin from India so Indian culture live in Pakistan
She must be sindhi. It's sindhi culture. The way she wears the bindi😍 so elegant
Bindi and saree is not Sindhi culture at all. She might be muhajir as it’s common to wear saree Etc in our culture
@@msr7373Sindhi culture isn't equal to Muslim/Arabic culture.
She represents the pre-7th century pure unadulterated Sindhi culture, which was and is totally Hindu.
These issues are mostly occurs in rural areas.The women of the urban areas of Pakistan are already independent doing jobs,studying and whatever they want to!
But unfortunately injustice still exist in our society.Well i am happy to see Pakistani womens are empowering themselves at a rapid pace.
Oasis in the desert
"There is no force equal to a woman determined to rise". 😃😃😃 I am desperate to contribute towards women education in coming years. ✌✌
Much power to mis sheema. Pakistan needs such Strong woman
Sheema Kirmani is famous Classical Dancer.
I support all you sisters ❤️💃🏻
What a wonderful presentation on the potential of humanity!
More power to these women, this is a true example of feminism
So proud of you, Sheema Jee ❤
God swear im literly hving goosebumps
Proud on u Girl's
This z my pakistan women powr best ov luck 👌👍👍👍
Realy happy fr u
Stop throwing stones on Aurat March
I think she is the woman in pasoori
yes
Nice, Pakistani Arabs are now learning Indian hindu danceforms
pakistanis are not arab
@@subulali4950 well they follow arab culture mostly
@@Technology-of-You no we do not i have lived in pakistan, having muslim customs does not mean you follow arab culture esp when our cultures are so different
@@subulali4950 muslim customs came from arab customs.
@@Technology-of-You okay but there’s still a difference, pakistan has its own indentity
Art is not forbidden unless it crosses the limit and good become questionable.
God created human beings and taught us arts, education, carpentry etc. culture is the thing that limits. So good work 👍🏻
She is so dignified in such a sometimes undignified situation
What a heartouching video in this religious atmosphere
Thank you for the news clip.
From Art You Need To Have Freedom OF Speech!!!
I would love so much to learn dance from this amazing woman.
She is beautiful, this dance is helping ladies find their best selves! Its beautiful!
7:41 I got goosebumps 😳
Miss sheema, first time I observe u in drama Marvi, I like ur role and ur personality. It is because u are just looks like my dear frnd. But now when I know about u at this video I am shocked, ur role in Marvi is too positive and u are still positive, may u live long and may get more chances to get something new apart from this, just like a pray and much more happiness with satisfaction.
Kya aap mujhe dance sikha sakti hain main Pakistan Karachi mein rahti hun please please please please please please jawab dijiye yes no ka
They are sindhis.. this is their real culture..
Kudos to Sheem Kherwani 🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️
Bahut accha lgta hai kuch aise logo ko dekhkar you are small islands of love amidst ocean of hate aap kathak kya kathakali bhe seekheye odissi dance seekheye meri bahut bahut shubhkamnae aapke saath hai 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 love from gurugram India
@Muzamil Nawaz hmaare yahn kise k kaam se kiseko wajib ul qatl nhe kar dete
@Muzamil Nawaz areee mujhe khadim Hussain ki yaad dila di is statement ne
One word : ~Empowering~
It's boring if I might say,how on earth will someone's right been denies becomes empowering?we're doing the world a disservice. Don't get me wrong I means people had right to live their life as please.
On Aurat March day in March 2020 media covered placard holders, gay right activists and tv actors.Where were these suffering women as shown in this short film on Aurat March day?
Karachi is such a diverse City and that's what makes it so unique
I Want to visit sindh.. i love the sindhi culture..
* u mean... Karachi was...
@@neetasharma2798 it still is
@@starlight6152 at the dying phase. Hope, Sindhi preserve it forever.
@@neetasharma2798 who are you? Why are you so consered with our provenice?
Pakistan has good dancers.
More power to these ladies 🙏
Keeping India alive in Pakistan is something else. Proud of this lady!!
Pakistan has very talented women artists whom it has always been encouraging there are only few groups who do something to portray a negative image of ours . Being a Pakistan young girl I do feel that women in Pakistan are educated are aware of their rights they do sing and dance at family's events some prohibit their daughters as a matter of modesty while others don't . There are only women gatherings where women enjoy . This interview has tried to exaggerate the helplessness of Pakistani women and their dependence on men but reality is far away
The Qur'aan is complete. Nothing has been omitted from the book. There is NO prohibition in Qur'aan about dancing
Thanks god it is complete. A static rule book is always a hindrance.
Keep on spreading the magic..
Thanks Sheema Jee foe your support and courage.. ♥
So inspiring.....good work sheema ji
1:49 that's every Abhramic religion. You have done sin ( Adam and eve) and you're taught to hate yourself and your body.
Keep going
If you want to dance, then dance but don't say this is not forbidden in islam
Go ladies go. Thanks for taking the courage to pave a path for the coming generations. ❤️❤️❤️
Its so horrible..what is happening inthe other side of the fence…No wonder, ex-muslim movement is at its peak …they are oppressed,they need to speak up..but without political power no significant change is gonna happen…
Hindu are great they are happy their even in so harce situation
Mere Hindustan ko na jaane kiski nazar lag gayi
I am dancer ,belly dancer,mam you inspired me
When she came to India I will meet him & give him a ditie of lord natrajan.
Beautiful 😍
How can I connect with you Mam ????
I wish it was about humanity and their right ... They always looking for a way to use poor 😢 and take advantage of ignorents in the every society. In the name of Islam, in the name of empowering and democracy ... It's a good business for some and benifit from. Poor will suffer in everyway.
There kind of things happened illiterate areas.
Mujy b krna h but m larkaa hu or apki acadmy kder h mujy meri family allow nhi krti but mera aim h please mujy adress btyyy.
In Hindu way of life ..art (both indian classical music and Indian classical dance ) are unseperable part of Hinduism. It is considered as the way to reach God . Why in Islam evey beautiful activities are considered bad ??
There’s no verse in quran that prohibits dancing however these extremists maulas and scholars want people to live in stone age
@@fizzakashif6952 the maulana are only deteriorating the image of Islam in world, in front of people, how art and culture bring shame. how happy the women were dancing and enjoying.
I m crying to See this video, love and respect for ma'am❤
Dancing is best exercise
no stretching is
God/Allah.... bless Pakistan and all of earth's developing nations.
Plz muj sheema aunty ka num chaye 😢plz ye koi link send kar de
This women does look evil 😱
BGM is mesmerising.
The great lady of sindhistan and bharat
These problems of women is Coman in us trust me.. Salute you mam.
Now only Pakistani women can save Pakistan.
Sheema is not Kathak dancer she do Bharatnatium.....
Very very beneficial
2:0 to 2:30 music please
Where can I get
@@mathslegacy12 can you give specific
@@Love_whishpers tabla sitra hindu music
Mama I m single mother plz help me