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At 69, Delhi’s ‘stuntman’ continues Ramleela tradition of setting himself on fire

Ram Prasad Tiwari is a 69-year-old performer who has been doing a dangerous stunt for nearly 50 years. He sets himself on fire before jumping into a pool of water from about fifty feet high. Tiwari performs during the Ramleela season and travels to various locations for his acts. For each performance, he earns Rs 8,000 to support his family.

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