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Akshaye Khanna’s viral dance moment in Dhurandhar wasn’t just cinematic flair. It was rooted in Chaap, a centuries-old war dance from Baloch culture.

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00:00That vile Akshay Khanna dance in Dhurandar was a tribute to a centuries-old Baloch war dance known as Chaap.

00:08Chaap, sometimes called Balochie Chaap, is a folk dance from Balochistan.

00:11The word itself meets clapping and that rhythmic clap sits at the heart of the dance.

00:16Touches form a circle, clapping with precision, moving feet and tosses in harmony,

00:20often accompanied by instruments like the dhol and sorna.

00:26This is not a solo dance with a lead, it's an expression of unity.

00:29The circle itself is a metaphor, everyone equal, everyone moving together, responding to the same rhythm.

00:35It's about collective identity, endurance and shared strength.

00:38What makes Chaap fascinating is how its purpose evolved over time.

00:42Long before weddings and celebrations, this was a war dance.

00:46In tribal Baloch society, warriors would perform it to boost morale before going into battle.

00:51Rhythm and the claps would sometimes even enable communication among tribes.

00:55Some traditions trace Chaap's roots far back into antiquity, perhaps even pre-Islamic times.

01:04Oral stories connected to ancient eras in regions like Makran and Chagi, parts of what we now think of as the greater Baloch cultural world.

01:12By the early 20th century, ethnographers recorded Chaap as a staple of communal life.

01:17Now, Chaap is largely celebratory.

01:19It's danced at weddings, cultural festivals and community gatherings.

01:22It stands for brotherhood, pride and collective joy.

01:25When Dhurandar hit theatres, one moment instantly went viral.

01:29Akshay Khanna's entrance to the beach of Fasla.

01:31The clip exploded across social media and transcended borders.

01:34And that's what makes its appearance in Dhurandar so interesting.

01:38A folk tradition rooted in real history, shown through the lens of modern cinema.

01:42By Manishah Dikari.

01:56Thank you for watching The Culture Project.

01:57Some more.

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