Why does the Vidushaka speak Prakrit if he is a Brahmin?

This linguistic choice highlights his role as a comic, relatable figure who mediates between the high-flown Sanskrit world and the reality of the audience.

The Vidushaka in Sanskrit Drama: Roles and Traits (1994 PYQ)

ID: ART_THEA_1994_36 Ref: The Natyasastra of Bharata Muni

Vidushaka, a common character in Sanskrit drama is invariably-

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In classical Sanskrit drama, the Vidushaka (the fool or jester) is always a Brahmin who serves as the king's humorous companion.