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A woman in the well of death

Dave Braneck
May 8, 2026

Rehana Khan is one of India’s few women stunt drivers. She tours the country’s fairgrounds, drawing crowds as she rips around the “Well of Death” on her motorcycle. The danger is matched by difficulty making ends meet.

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