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Oct 26, 2021

Watch | Soorat-e-Fankaar: As Pandemic Wreaks Havoc, Veteran Qawwali Artist Loses Livelihood

The COVID-19 pandemic has wrecked many livelihoods, globally and in India. The lives of artists and performers dependent on shows have come to a complete standstill.

The COVID-19 pandemic has wrecked many livelihoods, globally and in India. The lives of artists and performers dependent on shows have come to a complete standstill.

Qawwal Ustaad Abdul Hamid Sabri has not performed a single show in over two years. His family is going through their worst phase and is losing hope that things will change. Sumit Mishra speaks to Sabri.

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