Pittala Dora

Pittala Dora is a storyteller that visits cities during Dasara in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to entertain people through their comedy.

Background

The origin of Pittala Doras is unknown. Pittala Doras come from agricultural backgrounds and visit cities to make money. Pittala Doras dress in khakhi clad with a pith hat similar to the policeman during the British times. They also carry a wooden stick, defunct rifle or a toy, which has earned them the name Thupaki Ramudu.[1] To entertain the audience, they tell stories, lies, brag and make false promises. The tradition of Pittala Doras is passed on from generation to generation.[2] They are known to be able to talk for long amounts of time without break.

With the advent of technology, the tradition of Pittala Doras is dying down; however, politicians are interested in reviving the tradition for campaigning.[3] Pittala Doras have been subject to criticism nowadays, with some people dubbing them as beggars, and they are mainly present during the Dasara festival times.[4] The term pittala dora can also be used for someone who tells lies.[5]

Ali acted as a pittala dora in the namesake 1996 film directed by Sana Yadireddy [te], the editor of the Anveshana newspaper.[6] He won the Nandi Special Jury Award for his performance.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Folk art form of 'Pittala Dora' on the verge of extinct in AP and Telangana". Asianet News. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  2. ^ "వీడో పిట్టల దొర.. వినేవారుంటే గంటలు తరబడి కథలు చెబుతూనే ఉంటాడు". TV9 Telugu (in Telugu). 19 March 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  3. ^ Kotti, Rakesh (8 December 2018). "Dressed to brag, tales taller than towers, and a life of lies: Welcome to the world of Pittala Doras". dailyo. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  4. ^ Rao, G. V. R. Subba (14 October 2013). "'Pittala Doralus' fading into oblivion". The Hindu. Vijayawada. Archived from the original on 17 October 2013. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  5. ^ "YS Jagan Mohan Reddy promises 75 per cent quota to locals in private companies in Andhra Pradesh". The New Indian Express. 7 December 2018. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  6. ^ "పిట్టల దొర" [Pittala Dora] (PDF). Zamin Ryot (in Telugu). 14 July 1995. p. 9. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
  7. ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF) (in Telugu). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 February 2015. Retrieved 11 November 2024.

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