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From Bihar's political jigsaw to religious intolerance, Chennai-based banker Rajesh Rajamani is creating an online stir with his satirical comic strip, that uses classic art to showcase contemporary India
An illustration from Rajamani's series which comments on moral policing and dress codes for women
Q.Tell us more about yourself.
A. I am an IIM (Indore) graduate, and I was working with a private bank in Mumbai before I moved to Chennai. Chennai has given me the opportunity to try out a few creative things. Currently, I am also working on a script for an English play.
This strip takes on the Left parties who claim to fight for the poor but have ignored realities like caste
Q. How has the response been?
A. It's been very positive. I was hoping that the page would reach 2,000 to 3,000 followers in a few months. But we have reached almost 20,000 followers in three months.
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Q. Do you plan to go beyond social media with your work?
A. There are a few ideas I have like progressing to a video format, translating the comics to a regional language and trying a print version. But it's too early for all that.
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