Mehboob ki Mehendi, Hyderabad
Mehboob ki Mehendi is a neighbourhood in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.[1] It was a mujra joint, a time honoured tradition of Music and Dance, during the reign of the Nizams in Hyderabad State.
History
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It got its name after a Chilla of Mahboob Subhani, where the mujras were popular. Noted courtesan, Mah Laqa Bai, was present here. The courtesans and other performing artistes held a respectable position in Hyderabad before Aurangzeb's reign.
Present day
In the 1980s it became the red light area. But in 1996, the area was evacuated.[2][3] Prominent NGO, Prajwala is working to rehabilitate the children.
References
- ^ "The Hindu : The story of the name". www.hindu.com. Archived from the original on 21 May 2005. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ "Flesh trade thriving in Hyderabad old city lanes - Times of India". articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 30 July 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ "PostGrid - Offline Communication Platform & API - PostGrid™ - US & International - Post Grid".
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