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1973: Janam is formed

Safdar Hashmi’s killing drew nationwide attention to Janam and its protest theatre.

1962: Ebrahim Alkazi helms National School of Drama

1963: ‘Evam Indrajit’ by Badal Sircar staged

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1964: Girish Karnad writes satire on Nehruvian era ‘Tuglaq’

1967: Vijay Tendulkar breaks new ground with ‘Shantata! Court Chalu Aahe’

1954: The three Akademis established

1959: Habib Tanvir establishes Naya Theatre

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1947: Madras Devadasis (Prevention of Dedication) Act passed

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