Pehlwan: Martial Arts of India - Kushti

The ancient art of wrestling in India is called Kushti which is a way of life that connects to the glorious Indian traditions. Kushti or Pehlwani is all about mud-wrestling in gymnasiums called akharas. It is an art of the earth where thousands of years of akhara culture, have attracted boys and men, that is often passed on from generation to generation. The graceful energy and primal beauty of Kushti wrestling which is a 3000 years old art is a heritage that is everlasting. The popular combination of agility and discipline is what makes the dedication to the art so appealing. Kushti wrestling training centres are spread far and wide in India. The feature plays out an ancient subculture where wrestlers live and train together to excel in the wrestling form unique to India, Kushti.

Genre

Culture, History, Martial Arts

Language

English

Year

2022

Duration

28 min

Format

HD