Yakshagana has largely been a male-dominated art, wherein even female characters are played by men. The Women's Troupe of Karnataka Mahila Yakshagana has demonstrated that the equations can be reversed.
The team has performed not only in Karnataka but also in Delhi, Thanjavur, Nagpur, etc apart from presenting several programs in Dooradarshan and All India Radio.
They have participated in Yakshagana serials on Udaya TV and ETV Kannada.
Yakshagana has largely been a male-dominated art, wherein even female characters are played by men.
The Women's Troupe of Karnataka Mahila Yakshagana has demonstrated that the equations can be reversed.
Characters like 'Dushasana, Drona, Bhishma, Kamsa and Bhima are performed by women, who have brought out the essence of these characters in full grandeur.
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