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Safdar Hashmi (12 April 1954 – 2 January 1989) was a communist playwright and director, best known for his work with street theatre in India. He was also an actor, lyricist, and theorist, and he is still considered an important voice in Indian political theatre. [1] . He was an activist of the Students' Federation of India (SFI). [2]
Jan 4, 2020 · Learn about Safdar Hashmi, the co-founder of Janam, who used street theatre to raise awareness on social and political issues. He was killed in 1989 while performing a play against a local politician in Jhandapur.
Biography: The life and times of firebrand artist Safdar Hashmi, and the legacy he left behind
Safdar too fell to their brutal blows as he attempted to cover the escape of some colleagues. Hours later Safdar died in hospital. There was a spontaneous ...
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The children’s library: A room for creativity and imagination
Every Sunday morning, Studio Safdar in Shadi Khampur in West Delhi, is filled with the boundless energy of neighborhood children, all bustling with laughter and learning.
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Jan 3, 2017 · A tribute to the late Safdar Hashmi, the founder of Jana Natya Manch, a pioneer of street theatre in India. Learn about his plays, his vision, his struggles and his impact on the cultural scene.
- Sudhanva Deshpande
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2 days ago · On 1 January 1989 Safdar Hashmi (12 April 1954-2 January 1989), theatre worker and cultural activist, was attacked by political goons while performing a street play with his troupe Jana Natya ...
Learn about Safdar Hashmi, who founded Jana Natya Manch and used street theatre to fight for civil liberties in India. He was killed in 1989 by a mob while performing Halla Bol in Jhandapur.
Jul 27, 2020 · Safdar Hashmi became an icon of cultural resistance after his death, a defining moment in the history of cultural resistance in India. However, very little was known about his life. Sudhanva...
Jan 1, 2020 · Safdar Hashmi was a leader of Janam, a street theatre group, and a CPI (M) member. He was killed in 1989 by a mob while performing a play in Delhi. His death sparked widespread protest and became a symbol of dissent against the Congress regime.
