From performing at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall to conquering the Edinburgh Fringe, Indian comedians have achieved global fame. Last year, Vir Das became the first Indian comedian to host the International Emmy Awards. But in India, where the government is led by Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi, political satirists face online threats and harassment on a daily basis. FRANCE 24’s Khansa Junaid, Martin Bathla and Lisa Jamonet report.
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