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'When I say shudh, you say yudh': Watch José Covaco's rap video ft Republic's 'dancing reporter'

By NL Team

April 21, 2022 at 1:37 PM

If you've spent a few minutes, or hours, or days, online, you've probably stumbled across references to Republic's "dancing reporter".

If you live a life offline, let us quickly refresh your memory: Republic Bharat sent its anchor Shazia Nisar to Ukraine to report on the war. It's a humanitarian crisis but Shazia's reports have been...lacking in gravity.

Thankfully, comedian José Covaco stepped up to give the people what they wanted – a rap song featuring Shazia.

Some things are better watched than described, so:

For more drama in real life or how Indian TV channels covered Ukraine, watch our episode of Newsance here.

Also Read: Yup, that’s Republic Bharat’s idea of covering a war and an unprecedented humanitarian crisis

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'When I say shudh, you say yudh': Watch José Covaco's rap video ft Republic's 'dancing reporter'

Also Read

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‘Overcrowded, underfed’: Manipur planned to shut relief camps in Dec, but many still ‘trapped’

Since Modi can’t stop talking about Nehru, here’s Nehru talking back

Indigo: Why India is held hostage by one airline

2 UP towns, 1 script: A ‘land jihad’ conspiracy theory to target Muslims buying homes?