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Sudhanva Deshpande
The Halla Bol Podcast
Artist and activist Safdar Hashmi's short and rich life is narrated by Sudhanva Deshpande from his book, Halla Bol: The Death and Life of Safdar Hashmi. The podcast features guest actors, archival interviews and rare recordings, of even Safdar's own voice.It was a killing that shocked a nation. On January 1, 1989, the Delhi-based theatre group Jana Natya Manch (Janam) was attacked by political goons while performing its street play Halla Bol. Two people were killed in this attack — a young migrant worker from Nepal, Ram Bahadur, and Janam's charismatic leader, the...
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5.0 stars from 5 ratings
Fantastic
Fantastic listening experience and a fantastic extension of the book on Safdar Hashmi's life and work. The appealing narration as well as inclusion of archival material gives layers to the storytelling. The subject is itself enigmatic and the audio production creatively presents an artist,...Read full review »
Suchitra P. via Apple Podcasts · India · 05/30/21
Gripping and very illuminating!
This podcast has been extremely informative and I’ve learnt so much about Safdar Hashmi. Cannot wait for all the episodes to drop.
Janakee via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/18/21
Recent Episodes
Janam actors, including some from the original cast, read the delightful and powerful play, Halla Bol.
Published 07/09/21
Published 07/09/21
Who was Safdar Hashmi? Why was he killed? What lessons does his life hold for us today, as we fight to defend the Constitution of India and the democratic rights enshrined in it?
Published 07/02/21
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