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Kathak is a classical dance from Uttar Pradesh.

Kathak is from North India and Kathakali is from Kerala.

@Ashu.

Kathak is dance form of uttar pradesh and Kathakali is of kerala.

@Josephinerekha2.

Kathak and Kathakali are not same. Both are different dance styles.

Kathak is Evolved from storytelling traditions (katha). It Emphasizes rhythmic footwork, spins (chakkras), and expressive facial gestures.

Often performed in both Hindu and Mughal styles. It has 3 different Gharanas.

Where as Kathakali is a dramatic dance with elaborate costumes and makeup. It Combines dance, music, and acting to depict stories from epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Both are the same so how to differences kathak and kathakali.

Kathakali is the Kerala's famous dance, then how it belongs to North India?

Kathak is from north and kathakali is from Kerala.

What is difference in kathak and kathakali?

Kathak the Dance form mainly originated in Uttar Pradesh, North India.

Kathakali is a medieval dance in India.