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A few years ago, dhol pathak groups were dominated by men. 8-year-old Ira and her mother Neha are part of a new generation of women that are changing this. Brut and V-Guard Long-Lasting Wires bring to you the story of this dynamic duo.

: Girgaon Dhwajapathak.
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00:08A lot of cameramen are taking pictures of me.
00:11And it's even more fun when dad is in front of me.
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01:42I actually saw a few girls, a few of my friends, playing dual in a performance.
01:49That is where I thought that yes, I would like to get into it, learn and perform like them.
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02:09An average weight of a doll could be ranging from 10 kgs to around 15 kgs.
02:15To be very frank, it is tiring because it's quite heavy.
02:19While you are performing and you are playing dual, you are absolutely into it.
02:24And you don't understand the kind of efforts and the kind of energy that goes in.
02:30Currently with the active strength that we have in the family, 50% of us are girls.
02:36I am so proud to say that.
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02:53She used to play dhans.
02:56I had bought her the smallest size, typically made for her.
03:01So that it's lightweight and she is able to carry that and play and perform.
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03:17The liking for music, rhythm is already there in her naturally.
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03:36The happiness that you get is something beyond money.
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03:47I would certainly want her to channelize all her positive energy into something like this.
03:54Which is a culture, which is a tradition, which gives a sense of pride, fulfilment.
04:03But of course I know that after a certain age and after a certain phase, it's going to be her life.
04:09And she is free to choose what and how she wants to continue.

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