Born in London to Indian author and freedom fighter Suresh Vaidya and English classical singer Madge Franckeiss, Jalabala Vaidya started out as a journalist, writing for various national newspapers and magazines in Delhi.
Space for expressions is shinking for artists: Activists on developments over Munawar Faruqui, Tandav
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Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui was arrested for insensitive remarks against Hindu deities and Union Minister Amit Shah. (Photo | Munawar Faruqui YouTube)
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NEW DELHI: With the Madhya Pradesh High Court rejecting the bail application of comedian Munawar Faruqui, artists and activists conceded that the space of free speech in performances was shrinking. It is not just Faruqui. The row over web series Tandav for allegedly hurting “Hindu sentiments” keep them on