Buddhist Dictionary of Pali Proper Names by G P Malalasekera
Pandukanna
Pandukanna:A juggler (nātaka) who was among those who tried,but without success,to make Mahā Panāda laugh.
He entered with his troupe into a blazing fire and there remained until it burnt out.The people sprinkled the ashes with water,and Pandukanna and his troupe rose up,wearing flowers and dancing.J.iv.324.