The great Indian circus dying a slow death

Hundred performers and over 40 different acts perfected after years of practice and performance. It's one of India's great entertainment traditions. Welcome to the world of circus.


But who's watching? Today the circus barely has an audience. Even with tickets costing as little as Rs 25, the seats remain empty. The Indian circus is barely surviving. What made it go out of fashion? Why are people not queuing up outside these tents? What motivates circus artists to risk their lives for hundreds of empty chairs?

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