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  • Karail slum area with the high rise development of Gulshan 2 in the distance on the 24th of September 2018 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Approximately 200,000 people live in Karail slum both areas are on the banks Banani Lake. Karail slum is built publicly owned land and has been put up for development.
    Bangladesh-Dhaka-Karail-Slum-0911.jpg
  • Karail slum area with the high rise development of Gulshan 2 in the distance on the 24th of September 2018 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Approximately 200,000 people live in Karail slum both areas are on the banks Banani Lake. Karail slum is built publicly owned land and has been put up for development.
    Bangladesh-Dhaka-Karail-Slum-0904.jpg
  • Karail slum area with the high rise development of Gulshan 2 in the distance on the 24th of September 2018 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Approximately 200,000 people live in Karail slum both areas are on the banks Banani Lake. Karail slum is built publicly owned land and has been put up for development.
    Bangladesh-Dhaka-Karail-Slum-0919.jpg
  • Karail slum area with the high rise development of Gulshan 2 in the distance on the 24th of September 2018 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Approximately 200,000 people live in Karail slum both areas are on the banks Banani Lake. Karail slum is built publicly owned land and has been put up for development.
    Bangladesh-Dhaka-Karail-Slum-0916.jpg
  • Karail slum area with the high rise development of Gulshan 2 in the distance on the 24th of September 2018 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Approximately 200,000 people live in Karail slum both areas are on the banks Banani Lake. Karail slum is built publicly owned land and has been put up for development.
    Bangladesh-Dhaka-Karail-Slum-0903.jpg
  • Karail slum area with the high rise development of Gulshan 2 in the distance on the 24th of September 2018 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Approximately 200,000 people live in Karail slum both areas are on the banks Banani Lake. Karail slum is built publicly owned land and has been put up for development.
    Bangladesh-Dhaka-Karail-Slum-0906.jpg
  • Tehkhand Slum, Delhi, India.  A young girl walks through a sewage river running through the slum that she lives in. Indian slums are characterized as a run-down area of a city with substandard housing, squalor and lacking in security.  They are home to increasing numbers of people and families who are usually very poor or socially disadvantaged. Most slums lack clean water, sanitation and other basic services, and as such they pose a serious threat to public health as infectious diseases are able to spread easily, such as Tuberculosis (TB) and cholera.
    India-Slum-Dwelling-3839_1.jpg
  • Tehkhand Slum, Delhi , India.  Cardboard boxes of out of date food collected from the streets and rubbish tips to sell to local dealers.  Many slum dwellers earn a living from recycling old industrial waste and live well below the poverty-line.  Her whole family survives from this work.  This is very dangerous work and injuries are frequent
    India-Slum-Dwelling-3933_1.jpg
  • Tehkhand Slum, Delhi , India.  A woman sorts through the scrap metal she and her family have collected from the streets and rubbish tips to sell to local dealers.  Many slum dwellers earn a living from recycling old industrial waste and live well below the poverty-line.  Her whole family survives from this work.  This is very dangerous work and injuries are frequent.
    India-Slum-Dwelling-3912_1.jpg
  • Tehkhand Slum, Delhi , India.  Plastic bottles that a family have collected from the streets and rubbish tips to sell to local dealers.  Many slum dwellers earn a living from recycling old industrial waste and live well below the poverty-line.  Her whole family survives from this work.  This is very dangerous work and injuries are frequent.
    India-Slum-Dwelling-3897_1.jpg
  • Tehkhand Slum, Delhi , India.  A man sorts through the scrap metal he and his family have collected from the streets and rubbish tips to sell to local dealers.  Many slum dwellers earn a living from recycling old industrial waste and live well below the poverty-line.  His whole family survives from this work.  This is very dangerous work and injuries are frequent.
    India-Slum-Dwelling-3872_1.jpg
  • Tehkhand Slum, Delhi , India.  Plastic bottles that a family have collected from the streets and rubbish tips to sell to local dealers.  Many slum dwellers earn a living from recycling old industrial waste and live well below the poverty-line.  Her whole family survives from this work.  This is very dangerous work and injuries are frequent.
    India-Slum-Dwelling-3900_1.jpg
  • Tehkhand Slum, Delhi , India.  A man sorts through the scrap metal he and his family have collected from the streets and rubbish tips to sell to local dealers.  Many slum dwellers earn a living from recycling old industrial waste and live well below the poverty-line.  His whole family survives from this work.  This is very dangerous work and injuries are frequent.
    India-Slum-Dwelling-3892_1.jpg
  • Street scenes of Tehkhand Slum, Delhi, India.  Indian slums are characterized with substandard housing, squalor and lacking in security.  They are home to increasing numbers of people and families who are usually very poor or socially disadvantaged. Most slums lack clean water, sanitation and other basic services, and as such they pose a serious threat to public health as infectious diseases are able to spread easily.
    India-Slum-Dwelling-3938_1.jpg
  • Tehkhand Slum, Delhi, India.  Indian slums are characterized as a run-down area of a city with substandard housing, squalor and lacking in security.  They are home to increasing numbers of people and families who are usually very poor or socially disadvantaged. Most slums lack clean water, sanitation and other basic services, and as such they pose a serious threat to public health as infectious diseases are able to spread easily, such as Tuberculosis (TB) and cholera.
    India-Slum-Dwelling-3846_1.jpg
  • The corrugated metal roof tops of Karail slum area where approximately 200,000 people live on the 24th of September 2018 in Dhaka, Bangladesh The area on the banks Banani Lake is publicly owned land and has been put up for development.
    Bangladesh-Dhaka-Karail-Slum-0902.jpg
  • A husband and wife sit in their home in Tehkand Slum, Delhi , India.  The house structure is made from wooden sticks and cardboard.  Indian slums are characterized as a run-down area of a city with substandard housing, squalor and lacking in security.  They are home to increasing numbers of people and families who are usually very poor or socially disadvantaged. Most slums lack clean water, sanitation and other basic services, and as such they pose a serious threat to public health as infectious diseases are able to spread easily, such as Tuberculosis (TB) and cholera.
    India-Slum-Dwelling-3925_1.jpg
  • A family home in a slum in Kankeshori area of Kathmandu, Nepal.  More than twelve family members live in the one-room shack made of corrugated iron. Their home is surrounded by bags of rubbish and litter.  The family is being visited by by a representative from the Voice of Children organisation. The not-for-profit organisation supports street children and those who are at risk of sexual abuse through educational and vocational training opportunities, health services and psychosocial counseling.
    Nepal-Slum-Family-Home-6794_1.jpg
  • A young Nepalese boy holds one of his siblings as he talks to a female visitor in his home a slum in Kankeshori area of Kathmandu, Nepal. Twelve family members live in this one-room shack made of corrugated iron.  They are being visited by a representative from the Voice of Children organisation. The not-for-profit organisation supports street children and those who are at risk of sexual abuse through educational and vocational training opportunities, health services and psychosocial counseling.
    Nepal-Slum-Family-Home-6788_1.jpg
  • A Nepalese mother sits with some of her family in their home in a slum in Kankeshori area of Kathmandu, Nepal.  Twelve family members live in this one-room shack made of corrugated iron.  The woman has eight children and two grandchildren, the youngest is 2-months old and is lying on a table sleeping.
    Nepal-Slum-Family-Home-6779_1.jpg
  • An Indian husband and wife stand together in their family compound in Tehkhand Slum, Delhi , India.  Their family survives from earning a living by recycling old industrial waste, such as scrap metals.
    India-Slum-Dwelling-3880_1.jpg
  • Children play in the alleyways of the Shadipur slum<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0063.jpg
  • Residents scramble for free food from a temple food donation as the population of the slum is pitifully poor. When money from performances comes in, it is usually drunk before it can be saved. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0013.jpg
  • Street scene in the tight, unplanned lanes of the slum. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0004.jpg
  • A performer practices his tightrope walking (or high-wire) act in the slums of Shadipur.<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0053.jpg
  • A woman hurries through the lanes of Shadipur. The slum is dangerous and many men are often drunk and abusive. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0012.jpg
  • A performer practices his tightrope walking (or high-wire) act in the slums of Shadipur.<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0056.jpg
  • A young boy walks across the rail tracks covered by rotting rubish / trash inside Kibera Slum, Nairobi. Considered to be the largest slum in Africa with a population close to 1 million people. The living conditions in it  are considered of extreme poverty with most housholds having no runing water or sanitation. The population is made up of all ethno-linguistic groups of Kenya drawing many residents from the poorest rural backgrounds.
    20130821_kenya_kibera_0252_1_1.jpg
  • Residents go about their business inside rubbish / trash infested Kibera Slum,  Nairobi. Considered to be the largest slum in Africa with a population close to 1 million people. The living conditions in it  are considered of extreme poverty with most housholds having no runing water or sanitation. The population is made up of all ethno-linguistic groups of Kenya drawing many residents from the poorest rural backgrounds.
    20130821_kenya_kibera_0260_1_1.jpg
  • Residents go about their business inside Kibera Slum, Nairobi. Considered to be the largest slum in Africa with a population close to 1 million people. The living conditions in it  are considered of extreme poverty with most housholds having no runing water or sanitation. The population is made up of all ethno-linguistic groups of Kenya drawing many residents from the poorest rural backgrounds.
    20130821_kenya_kibera_0233_1_1.jpg
  • Residents go about their business inside Kibera Slum, Nairobi. Considered to be the largest slum in Africa with a population close to 1 million people. The living conditions in it  are considered of extreme poverty with most housholds having no runing water or sanitation. The population is made up of all ethno-linguistic groups of Kenya drawing many residents from the poorest rural backgrounds.
    20130821_kenya_kibera_0198_1_1.jpg
  • Residents go about their business inside Kibera Slum, Nairobi. Considered to be the largest slum in Africa with a population close to 1 million people. The living conditions in it  are considered of extreme poverty with most housholds having no runing water or sanitation. The population is made up of all ethno-linguistic groups of Kenya drawing many residents from the poorest rural backgrounds.
    20130821_kenya_kibera_0190_1_1.jpg
  • Residents go about their business inside Kibera Slum, Nairobi. Considered to be the largest slum in Africa with a population close to 1 million people. The living conditions in it  are considered of extreme poverty with most housholds having no runing water or sanitation. The population is made up of all ethno-linguistic groups of Kenya drawing many residents from the poorest rural backgrounds.
    20130821_kenya_kibera_0182_1_1.jpg
  • Residents go about their daily business inside Kibera Slum , Nairobi. Considered to be the largest slum in Africa with a population close to 1 million people. The living conditions in it  are considered of extreme poverty with most housholds having no runing water or sanitation. The population is made up of all ethno-linguistic groups of Kenya drawing many residents from the poorest rural backgrounds.
    20130821_kenya_kibera_0180_1_1.jpg
  • Residents go about their daily business inside Kibera Slum , Nairobi. Considered to be the largest slum in Africa with a population close to 1 million people. The living conditions in it  are considered of extreme poverty with most housholds having no runing water or sanitation. The population is made up of all ethno-linguistic groups of Kenya drawing many residents from the poorest rural backgrounds.
    20130821_kenya_kibera_0100_1_1.jpg
  • Residents go about their business inside Kibera Slum, Nairobi. Considered to be the largest slum in Africa with a population close to 1 million people. The living conditions in it  are considered of extreme poverty with most housholds having no runing water or sanitation. The population is made up of all ethno-linguistic groups of Kenya drawing many residents from the poorest rural backgrounds.
    20130821_kenya_kibera_0091_1_1.jpg
  • A young woman looks out of her home inside Kibera Slum, Nairobi. Considered to be the largest slum in Africa with a population close to 1 million people. The living conditions in it  are considered of extreme poverty with most housholds having no runing water or sanitation. The population is made up of all ethno-linguistic groups of Kenya drawing many residents from the poorest rural backgrounds.
    20130821_kenya_kibera_0066_1_1.jpg
  • A performer practices his tightrope walking (or high-wire) act in the slums of Shadipur.<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0003.jpg
  • A performer practices his tightrope walking (or high-wire) act in the slums of Shadipur.<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0002.jpg
  • A young boy walks across the rail tracks covered by rotting rubish / trash inside Kibera Slum, Nairobi. Considered to be the largest slum in Africa with a population close to 1 million people. The living conditions in it  are considered of extreme poverty with most housholds having no runing water or sanitation. The population is made up of all ethno-linguistic groups of Kenya drawing many residents from the poorest rural backgrounds.
    20130821_kenya_kibera_0253_1_1.jpg
  • A young boy walks across the rail tracks covered by rotting rubish / trash inside Kibera Slum, Nairobi. Considered to be the largest slum in Africa with a population close to 1 million people. The living conditions in it  are considered of extreme poverty with most housholds having no runing water or sanitation. The population is made up of all ethno-linguistic groups of Kenya drawing many residents from the poorest rural backgrounds.
    20130821_kenya_kibera_0245_1_1.jpg
  • Residents watch the time go by inside Kibera Slum, Nairobi. Considered to be the largest slum in Africa with a population close to 1 million people. The living conditions in it  are considered of extreme poverty with most housholds having no runing water or sanitation. The population is made up of all ethno-linguistic groups of Kenya drawing many residents from the poorest rural backgrounds.
    20130821_kenya_kibera_0236_1_1.jpg
  • Residents go about their business inside Kibera Slum, Nairobi. Considered to be the largest slum in Africa with a population close to 1 million people. The living conditions in it  are considered of extreme poverty with most housholds having no runing water or sanitation. The population is made up of all ethno-linguistic groups of Kenya drawing many residents from the poorest rural backgrounds.
    20130821_kenya_kibera_0230_1_1.jpg
  • Residents go about their business inside Kibera Slum, Nairobi. Considered to be the largest slum in Africa with a population close to 1 million people. The living conditions in it  are considered of extreme poverty with most housholds having no runing water or sanitation. The population is made up of all ethno-linguistic groups of Kenya drawing many residents from the poorest rural backgrounds.
    20130821_kenya_kibera_0204_1_1.jpg
  • Residents go about their business inside Kibera Slum, Nairobi. Considered to be the largest slum in Africa with a population close to 1 million people. The living conditions in it  are considered of extreme poverty with most housholds having no runing water or sanitation. The population is made up of all ethno-linguistic groups of Kenya drawing many residents from the poorest rural backgrounds.
    20130821_kenya_kibera_0187_1_1.jpg
  • Residents go about their business inside Kibera Slum, Nairobi. Considered to be the largest slum in Africa with a population close to 1 million people. The living conditions in it  are considered of extreme poverty with most housholds having no runing water or sanitation. The population is made up of all ethno-linguistic groups of Kenya drawing many residents from the poorest rural backgrounds.
    20130821_kenya_kibera_0192_1_1.jpg
  • Woman with her child inside Kibera Slum, Nairobi. Considered to be the largest slum in Africa with a population close to 1 million people. The living conditions in it  are considered of extreme poverty with most housholds having no runing water or sanitation. The population is made up of all ethno-linguistic groups of Kenya drawing many residents from the poorest rural backgrounds.
    20130821_kenya_kibera_0101_1_1.jpg
  • Residents go about their business watched over by an armed soldier inside Kibera Slum, Nairobi. Considered to be the largest slum in Africa with a population close to 1 million people. The living conditions in it  are considered of extreme poverty with most housholds having no runing water or sanitation. The population is made up of all ethno-linguistic groups of Kenya drawing many residents from the poorest rural backgrounds.
    20130821_kenya_kibera_0094_1_1.jpg
  • A woman walks past a soldier on duty inside Kibera Slum, Nairobi. Considered to be the largest slum in Africa with a population close to 1 million people. The living conditions in it  are considered of extreme poverty with most housholds having no runing water or sanitation. The population is made up of all ethno-linguistic groups of Kenya drawing many residents from the poorest rural backgrounds.
    20130821_kenya_kibera_0007-2_1_1.jpg
  • Vishal Bhatt breathes fire above Shadipur. The Bhatts, a huge extended family of puppeteers, singers and dancers are all from Rajasthan. When the traditional nomadic lifestyles of courtly entertainers declined, the families moved to the cities to find work.<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0078.jpg
  • Reenu, 15, practices her contortions. Reenu and her family are trained by her mother, herself a former acrobat. The children, when babies, were stretched and contorted to make their bones pliable for the act. <br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0077.jpg
  • A boy practices his tabla drum in the street, Shadipur Depot<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0072.jpg
  • Men waiting to send horses to a wedding show from ther stables in Shadipur<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0069.jpg
  • Bhagwan Das Bhatt, rehearses in his home. Bhagwan Das, a huge presence in Shadipur, is one of many artists that have travelled internationally to perform on a regular basis<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0066.jpg
  • Bhagwan Das Bhatt, rehearses in his home. Bhagwan Das, a huge presence in Shadipur, is one of many artists that have travelled internationally to perform on a regular basis<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0061_1.jpg
  • Musicians from Shadipur perform at a Mela or fair in Old Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0052.jpg
  • A father throws his son into the air as a game, Shadipur.Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0043.jpg
  • Musicians return to Shadipur after a night's work.Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0038.jpg
  • A boy shoots his catapult at birds. Shadipur Depot. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0031.jpg
  • Two sons carry their father home who is drunk. Alcohol and related violence are common in Shadipur. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0028.jpg
  • A band member blows his trumpet during a street party in Shadipur. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0024.jpg
  • Kartall Bhatt listens to his father singing at their home in Shadipur. Kartall, 12, is being trained to sing himself. His voice may well be ruined when it breaks. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0021.jpg
  • Chand Pasha, a magician with a hypnotist act, Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0007.jpg
  • Reenu, 15 and her brother practice their contortions. Reenu and her family are trained by her mother, herself a former acrobat. The children, when babies, were stretched and contorted to make their bones pliable for the act. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0005.jpg
  • Kartall Bhatt listens to his father singing at their home in Shadipur. Kartall, 12, is being trained to sing himself. His voice may well be ruined when it “breaks”.<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0076.jpg
  • A chld plays outside her house in the lanes of Shadipur Depot<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0074.jpg
  • A girl in the lanes of Shadipur Depot<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0073.jpg
  • Reenu, 15, practices her contortions. Reenu and her family are trained by her mother, herself a former acrobat. The children, when babies, were stretched and contorted to make their bones pliable for the act. <br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0070.jpg
  • A performer carries a giant puppet through the lanes of Shadipur<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0071.jpg
  • A boy walks through Shadipur on his way to a show<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0068.jpg
  • A puppeteer makes his puppet dance<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0067.jpg
  • Puppet heads lie on the roof of a puppeteer in Shadipur<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • A girl walks past the embankment of Shadipur Depot<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0064.jpg
  • A man and his performing monkeys<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0062.jpg
  • Judduchkra Iqbal, a magician, dresses for a show behind the Red Fort<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0060.jpg
  • Bhagwan Das Bhatt, rehearses in his home. Bhagwan Das, a huge presence in Shadipur, is one of many artists that have travelled internationally to perform on a regular basis<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0058_1.jpg
  • A boy on his way to perform his magic act at a wedding waits for a lift by the side of the road<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0057.jpg
  • Chand Pasha, a magician produces a bird from his sleeve<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    SFE_020717_0055.jpg
  • A man and his performing monkey, Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • A performers son in a gold shirt, Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • A child sells balloons while passersby chat in the lanes of Shadipur. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • Puran Bhatt, a puppeteer, on his roof. Puran is an international star with a master class every year in France. Many foreign puppet students come to stay at his house to be taught by him. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • A puppet maker and her puppets in afternoon light. It has been a tradition in this family for the women to paint and carve the puppets for the men to perform on.<br />
Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • Man peeks backstage at a magic show where a Shadipur artist is appearing, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • Judduchkra Iqbal dresses for a show behind the Red Fort. Iqbal, belongs to the tradition of stage magicians, that is exclusively Muslim. The Hindus and Muslims live in their own enclaves in Shadipur. Iqbal's house is spotless but he always refuses to be photographed there, ashamed of the poverty. He is shown here ready for a performance at the 'Perfect Health Mela' - a fair promoting health issues in Delhi.<br />
Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • A boy uses a polystyrene pack as a drum as he and his friend scavenge for rubbish to sell. Shadipur Depot. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • A fight between two men over gambling. Violence and drugs are common here. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • Raffan and Chi-Chi perform grisly street magic routine. At turns bawdy, lewd and gory, Raffans act is a master class in keeping the audience rapt, while keeping one eye out for the police (who must be bribed to turn a blind eye). The act which culminates in Chi-Chi being assaulted, draws a big crowd who genuinely didnt seem to realise it was fake blood. For the show, Raffan made nearly Rs1000. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0026.jpg
  • A family of acrobats practice their routine in Shadipur.Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • A man throws a party to celebrate his own death. It is not uncommon here for someone to throw a party for the whole neighbourhood which lasts for days and nights - in expectation that they might not be around for long...<br />
Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0023.jpg
  • A performer carries a giant puppet through the lanes of Shadipur.Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0022.jpg
  • Bhagwan Das Bhatt, rehearses in his home. Bhagwan Das, a huge presence in Shadipur, is one of many artists that have travelled internationally to perform on a regular basis.<br />
Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0020.jpg
  • Bhagwan Das Bhatt, rehearses in his home. Bhagwan Das, a huge presence in Shadipur, is one of many artists that have travelled internationally to perform on a regular basis.<br />
Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0019.jpg
  • A man covers his mouth as he crosses the open sewers in a main 'street' of Shadipur Depot. The stink is truly horrific and people, with no personal sewer, defecate in the streets. Water is usually stolen by intercepting municipal pipes. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0014.jpg
  • Chand Baba, an elderly magician at his home, Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0018.jpg
  • Raffan and Chi-Chi perform a grisly street magic routine. At turns bawdy, lewd and gory, Raffans act is a master class in keeping the audience rapt, while keeping one eye out for the police (who must be bribed to turn a blind eye). The act which culminates in Chi-Chi being assaulted, draws a big crowd who genuinely didnt seem to realise it was fake blood. For the show, Raffan made nearly Rs1000. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0011.jpg
  • Puran Bhatt, a puppeteer, on his roof. Puran is an international star with a master class every year in France. Many foreign puppet students come to stay at his house to be taught by him. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0009.jpg
  • A boy practices his tabla drum in the street, Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
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  • Reenu, 15 and her brother practice their contortions. Reenu and her family are trained by her mother, herself a former acrobat. The children, when babies, were stretched and contorted to make their bones pliable for the act. Shadipur Depot, New Delhi, India<br />
The Kathiputli Colony in the Shadipur Depot slum is home to hundreds of (originally Rajasthani) performers. The artistes who live here - from magicians, acrobats, musicians, dancers and puppeteers are often international renowed by always return to the Shadipur slum.
    sfe_020717_0006.jpg
  • A young Nepalese mother holds her baby in her arms outside their plastic tent home in United Nations Park, a slum in Paurakhi Basti, next to the Bagmati River in the centre of Kathmandu, Nepal.  The slum was recently demolished by the Nepalese government, however a few shacks have been rebuilt and many people continue to live on this site.
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