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WATCH | Calming pill of laughter: A glimpse into Chennai's hospital clowning scene

DT Next talks to doctors and the clowns to understand what goes behind making light of an otherwise tough treatment.

Hospital clowns play a crucial role in the psychological and emotional support of young patients with their humour, props and presence.

Although a decade old, the domain is not fully realised yet. DT Next talks to doctors and the clowns to understand what goes behind making light of an otherwise tough treatment.

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