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Written by Ektaa Malik |
Hapur |
Updated: February 26, 2019 7:19:24 am

Celebrations at Khatikhera in Hapur. (Express photo: Abhinav Saha)

Multiple batches of tea have been served since morning, the cellphones have been ringing non-stop and the courtyard of the Tanwar family has never had as many visitors — not even at weddings.

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A popular folk song, ‘Bansi baja ke mana lenge’ was rendered in multiple variations to the beat of the dholki and even the humble brass paraat was beaten with a spoon in a staccato tempo. And when things got dull, the women would just hum the song... see more