First got a call from the office of the Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvik Asked Sujit Dileep, owner of Pune based Rambo Circus, to come for a meeting in Delhi. Then, last week, Naqvi himself met Dileep in his office and invited the artists of Rambo Circus to present a one-hour show at ‘Hunar Haat’, a government initiative in which Indian artisans and craftsmen showcase their handmade products. and do marketing.
Rambo Circus will now hold shows in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh from November 12 to 14, in Lucknow from November 17 and 18 and at Pragati Maidan in Delhi from November 20 to 27.
It is a proud moment for all of us in the circus. The Ministry has taken a significant initiative to treat the Circus and other art forms with respect and dignity. The minister told us he understood how badly the artists were affected COVID-19 The pandemic and the government was supporting us through initiatives like Hunar Haat,” says Sujit. He further added that the performances will cover the entire gamut, from Hawaii to the ground featuring clowns, unicyclists, jugglers and a mirror man with a special reflective outfit.
Rambo Circus, one of India’s leading circus companies, had to keep the curtains closed during the pandemic. As soon as the country opened, the ring was largely empty, despite online shows and a few demonstrations. However, as malls and theaters opened, Rambo’s actors got back on their feet—reworking their acts or flying on trapeze—and the audience queues began to lengthen.
There are two shows every evening at 4 pm and 7 pm under the railway bridge in Mundhwa. “After two years of closure, a lot of people are coming to the circus and really liking it,” says Sujeeth. The performances at Hunar Hart and other events are expected to give more impetus to the circus performers.
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