Odia Jatra / Nisha Maharana's Performance Turns Chaotic In Athagada Over 'Objectionable' Scene
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A Jatra performance in Athagada turned tense when audience members threw chairs and water bottles at the stage during a scene featuring artiste Nisha Maharana.
Kataka, Sep 7: A Jatra performance in Athagada area of Kataka district turned tense after members of the audience hurled chairs and water bottles towards the stage while a play featuring Jatra artiste Nisha Maharana was being performed.
The incident took place on Sunday night at Kaintha Chhaka in Athagada during the first-night performance of the newly formed Tarini Gananatya. The troupe was staging its play “Nisha Nisha Rati” when the audience allegedly objected to what they considered an 'objectionable' scene.
Audience Objects To Stage Performance
According to a source, during Nisha Maharana's performance in Athagada on Sunday, spectators expressed their displeasure while she was performing and resorted to throwing chairs and water bottles towards the stage.
A viral video shows Nisha performing a sexual assault scene alongside her male co-actor as part of the scripted play. However, during the scene, some audience members threw chairs and bottles towards the artistes and demanded that the show be stopped.
The incident took place on Sunday night at Kaintha Chhaka in Athagada during the first-night performance of the newly formed Tarini Gananatya. The troupe was staging its play “Nisha Nisha Rati” when the audience allegedly objected to what they considered an 'objectionable' scene.
Audience Objects To Stage Performance
According to a source, during Nisha Maharana's performance in Athagada on Sunday, spectators expressed their displeasure while she was performing and resorted to throwing chairs and water bottles towards the stage.
A viral video shows Nisha performing a sexual assault scene alongside her male co-actor as part of the scripted play. However, during the scene, some audience members threw chairs and bottles towards the artistes and demanded that the show be stopped.
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Following the incident, the Jatra organisers went on stage and calmed the audience, explaining that the scene in question was part of the concluding portion of the play.
It can be mentioned that Nisha Maharana is a prominent face in the Jatra industry and has frequently remained in the spotlight over her statements and performances. She has also faced criticism on earlier occasions over alleged objectionable scenes during Jatra performances.
The incident has once again brought the debate over objectionable content in Jatra performances into focus. Questions have periodically been raised over the nature of certain scenes and presentations on Jatra stages, with differences of opinion emerging among organisers, artistes and audiences.
Also Read: Dancer Nisha Maharana's Performance Sparks Protest At Bhandaripokhari Jatra Event
Incident Sparks Social Media Discussion
The Athagada incident has also triggered discussions on social media, with people expressing differing views over the performance and the audience's reaction.
No clear reaction from Nisha Maharana regarding the Athagada incident was available at the time of filing this report.
It can be mentioned that Nisha Maharana is a prominent face in the Jatra industry and has frequently remained in the spotlight over her statements and performances. She has also faced criticism on earlier occasions over alleged objectionable scenes during Jatra performances.
The incident has once again brought the debate over objectionable content in Jatra performances into focus. Questions have periodically been raised over the nature of certain scenes and presentations on Jatra stages, with differences of opinion emerging among organisers, artistes and audiences.
Also Read: Dancer Nisha Maharana's Performance Sparks Protest At Bhandaripokhari Jatra Event
Incident Sparks Social Media Discussion
The Athagada incident has also triggered discussions on social media, with people expressing differing views over the performance and the audience's reaction.
No clear reaction from Nisha Maharana regarding the Athagada incident was available at the time of filing this report.
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