India's Rambo Circus

Reuters Published November 11, 2011
A sign lists the show times and ticket prices for the Rambo Circus.
A sign lists the show times and ticket prices for the Rambo Circus.
A clown, makes an announcement during a show at the Rambo Circus in Mumbai.
A clown, makes an announcement during a show at the Rambo Circus in Mumbai.
2. A ticket booth attendant waits to sell show tickets to patrons at the Rambo Circus.
2. A ticket booth attendant waits to sell show tickets to patrons at the Rambo Circus.
A performer looks out at patrons arriving for a show at the Rambo Circus.
A performer looks out at patrons arriving for a show at the Rambo Circus.
Lead clown Biju, 38, poses for a picture before a show at the Rambo Circus.
Lead clown Biju, 38, poses for a picture before a show at the Rambo Circus.
A performer balances himself on a set of knives during a show at the Rambo Circus.
A performer balances himself on a set of knives during a show at the Rambo Circus.
An acrobat walks on a safety net after a show at the Rambo Circus.
An acrobat walks on a safety net after a show at the Rambo Circus.
People walk outside the entrance to the Rambo Circus.
People walk outside the entrance to the Rambo Circus.
A performer balances herself on the back of a horse during a show.
A performer balances herself on the back of a horse during a show.
The shoes of lead clown Biju, 38, are seen before a show.
The shoes of lead clown Biju, 38, are seen before a show.

The Rambo Circus was founded in 1991 by P.T. Dilip and travels across India, pitching tent in open grounds such as the Bandra Reclamation in Mumbai. The introduction of tough animal rights laws in India and abroad have limited the use of animals in circus acts, but current organisers Sujit and Sumit Dilip have added amenities such as an air-conditioned, fire-proof tent to keep crowds flocking to the show. – Text and photos by Reuters

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Ajay
Nov 14, 2011 02:29pm
Was there the last Saturday,it was good to be there after 10 to 12 years.But missed the Tigers and the lions.
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