‘Kathak: Dancing With Taboos’ Film Festival Review: A Story of Passion and Perseverance
Eloquent and informative, Hajera Sheikh’s documentary Kathak: Dancing With Taboos tells a story of love for one’s culture and perseverance through adversity.

The past and present of actor Cassio Henrique's life come to light, amidst observations and provocations to the daily life of the city. Reality and fiction blend as a draftsman establishes an enigmatic relationship with a ride-share driver. In this urban and rural traffic, who is leading whom?
Eloquent and informative, Hajera Sheikh’s documentary Kathak: Dancing With Taboos tells a story of love for one’s culture and perseverance through adversity.
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