Its origin could be traced to the ancient bards who wandered through the countryside singing and narrating the old heroic ballads of the lovers and warriors of the olden times.
The Sindhi Bhagat acquired its distinct form over a century ago, gradually developing into the current popular source of cultural entertainment.
The Bhagat with his melodious voice, the delicate rhythm of his steps, body movements and very effective dramatised storytelling, keeps the audience glued to their seats without even blinking their eyes throughout the show.
He has a variegated voice, creating different moods – be it pathos, agony, humour, melody, glory, or tragedy as required for the narration.
However, after partition of the country this folk art is on the decline due to a variety of reasons, including the influence of electronic mass media and socio-economic compulsion.