Jamoora


A jamoora or jamura is a performer who plays a specific type of sidekick role in the traditional folk theatre of India and Pakistan. In the course of the performance, the jamoora is supposed to comply with every command given by his master, but often demonstrates subtle deviations from them to make satirical points or create a humorous effect.
Shows involving jamooras are often two-person performances and are usually called ustad-jamoora, madari-jamoora, ustad-bachha or madari-chela shows.

Connotations

Because the jamoora is expected to demonstrate unquestioning obedience to the master's directives, sometimes people or organizations who are believed to be acting as puppets for others are pejoratively called jamooras in Indian and Pakistani society.