Jamoora
A jamoora or jamura (Hindustani: जमूरा or جمورا) is a performer who plays a specific type of sidekick role in the traditional folk theatre (such as bhand and tamasha) of India and Pakistan. In the course of the performance, the "jamoora" is supposed to comply with every command given by his master (usually called the "ustad", but sometimes called the "madari" or "jadoogar" for magic shows), 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" ("bachha" means "child") or "madari-chela" ("chela" means "follower"/"student") 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.