Meet Deepak Rajput: The 2.5-Foot Joker Bringing Joy to North 24 Parganas Circus

• Ajanta Circus returns to Ashoknagar Haripur Maidan, North 24 Parganas, sparking local excitement and nostalgia.
• Deepak Rajput, a 2.5-foot tall joker from Assam, is a major attraction, making people laugh for 18-20 years.
• Despite personal struggles and a nomadic life, 40-year-old Deepak dedicates himself to bringing joy to audiences.
• The circus industry adapts to animal act bans, now featuring foreign artists, balancing acts, and fire dances.
• Nigerian, Manipuri, and Nepali artists add new dimensions, drawing families to relive old memories.