Shock and gore: why Indian street plays resort to the outrageous and grotesque

Shock and gore: why Indian street plays resort to the outrageous and grotesque

[South China Morning Post] - 01/5/2025

Street theatre in India has had to adapt to the digital age and ideological threats to stay relevant amid a changing cultural landscape.



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