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Meet actor Mokksha whose street dance at Kolkata protest

has gone viral
Actor Mokksha Sengupta's street dance at a Kolkata protest against the RG Kar incident has
gone viral. The Bengali actor, active in South Indian cinema, used her art to voice her
outrage.

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Mokksha's street dance at Kolkata protest has gone viral on social media.
Rajesh Saha
Kolkata, UPDATED: Sep 16, 2024 20:44 IST

In Short
Nationwide protests continue over RG Kar rape and murder
A viral protest video features dancer-actor Mokksha Sengupta
Mokksha's street performance gains social media attention

For the past 37 days, protests have been erupting nationwide against the RG Kar
rape and murder case. In Kolkata, the epicentre of this outcry, demonstrations have
continued around the clock, drawing participants from various walks of life. Among
them, one unique protest video has captured widespread attention on social media.
It features Mokksha Sengupta, a dancer and actor, performing a powerful dance in
response to the incident, set to a song by poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.
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A street performance organised by an NGO took place in Santoshpur, South Kolkata,

on August 31, where Mokksha joined to express her solidarity. Her street dance, a
creative form of protest, has since gone viral across various social media platforms.

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Ongoing protests in Kolkata after the rape and death of

the doctor at #RGKarMedicalCollegeHospital has created
a kind of history in creative thinking, planning and
execution of the street protests. It reminds some of the
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Mokksha Sengupta is a Bengali actor known for her work in South Indian cinema.
Hailing from Barrackpore in North 24 Parganas, she initially pursued a career as a
teacher before transitioning to acting. She began her career in Bengali films before
moving to South India, where she now works in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu cinema.
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In an interview with India Today, Mokksha shared her response to the incident.
"When I first heard about the crime, I was in Hyderabad for a film release and was
unaware of the situation. As soon as I learnt about this heinous act in Kolkata, I
returned to my city to protest. I felt compelled to act because I am a sensitive
person. As an artist, I chose street performance as my form of protest. I dedicated
my time to participating in various protests, using my art to voice the concerns of
the common people, standing as a representative of the city's residents," said
Mokksha.
The Supreme Court will on Tuesday hear the case of rape and murder of a trainee
doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
Published By: Arushi Jain
Published On: Sep 16, 2024
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