The art of survival
(WorldNews India)

From the spotlight to the roadside — a number of artistes who earned by singing and dancing on stage are now selling vegetables, pulses and masks out of desperation to survive, as the lockdown has put a stop on events It was 2018 when talented Lavani dancer Meera Dalvi-Sonavane was invited to Delhi, at a programme where she was felicitated at the hands of former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar. But with just two short years and an unexpected lockdown, the now 51-year-old`s fortunes have taken a 180 degree turn for the worse, pushing her to now learn the art of survival instead. Today, Meera has set aside the art form she loves, and is selling pulses on Sinhagad Road. Thanks to no shows taking...