During Independence Day, no outsiders are allowed into Tihar Jail. But the inmates don’t need any VIP to deliver long-winded speeches. They have their own unique celebration, as prisoners who have been given training in music themselves take the stage to belt out songs, complete with instrumental backing.
The performance is not amateurish, as they have been taught to sing, dance and play instruments by professionals. An NGO called Art Creation Cultural Society led by Naresh Baisla first entered Tihar in 2012 to help prisoners discover their hidden talents.
