But even the nature of theatre dancing in village fairs has changed to compete with arkestra. The costumes, songs and other factors which build the ambience of titillation now follow the tropes of Bhojpuri pop and Bollywood item songs. More importantly, it’s now not limited to an annual gathering. Arkestra is now far more frequent, almost the fixture in largely male-attended social dos and revelries. Ranging from festival pandals and celebratory events to promotional and electoral campaigns, it has grown into the go-to event for instant gratification. It’s not restricted to Bihar or UP: even Haryana and Rajasthan have their own raunchy dancing circuit. So do hostels in Delhi University, where special events have been excuses for organising such performances by hostel student bodies.