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Pinjari
Shaik Nazar, a Pinjari, is widely considered the "Father of Modern Burrakatha" for developing the art form in the early to mid-20th century to spread political and social messages during the Indian independence movement. The Pinjari (or Pinjara) is a Muslim community in India, also known by different regional names like Dudekula, Noorbasha, or Mansoori.
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