The cultural journey of the Sahitya Kala Parishad, Department of Art, Culture, and Language, Delhi, continued with the second day of ‘Remembering Ghalib.’ Dedicated to celebrating the legacy of the great poet, Mirza Ghalib, the event unfolded over two days.
The festivities began with an illuminated procession through the historic streets of Chandni Chowk, culminating at Ghalib’s ancestral Haveli in Ballimaran.The city resonated with the soul-stirring verses of Ghalib as the celebration continued at the India Islamic Cultural Centre, Lodhi Road.
On the second day, the audience was treated to a mesmerising performance by renowned Kathak exponent, Dr Uma Sharma. Skillfully bringing Ghalib’s life to the stage, Dr. Sharma drew inspiration from Shri Pavan K. Varma’s insightful book. Through the art of Bhaav nritya, she depicted some really special moments in Ghalib’s life, from the initial joys to the challenging times marked by alcoholism and personal losses.
Ghalib’s poignant verses, such as ‘Har ek baat pe kehte ho tum ki tu kya hai’ and ‘Chaliye ab aisi jagah chal kar jahaan koi na ho,’ were intricately woven into the performance, capturing the poet’s profound expressions of love, solitude, and resilience. The narrative delved into Ghalib’s encounters with fellow poets and showcased his clever wit during a royal Mushaira.
The entire performance, meticulously choreographed by Dr. Uma Sharma, featured soulful vocals by Pt Ramesh Parihar, Tabla by Shri Mubarak Khan, and Sitar by Shri Khalid Mustafa. Shri S M Zaheer portrayed the role of Ghalib with finesse, embodying the poet’s essence. Talented dancers, including Annu Jain, Sukriti, Srishti, Anoushka Dutta, Meghna, Kamakshi, Gaurvani, Muskan, and Bheenee, contributed to the immersive experience, leaving the audience captivated by the vibrant tribute to Mirza Ghalib’s timeless poetry.
The festivities began with an illuminated procession through the historic streets of Chandni Chowk, culminating at Ghalib’s ancestral Haveli in Ballimaran.The city resonated with the soul-stirring verses of Ghalib as the celebration continued at the India Islamic Cultural Centre, Lodhi Road.
On the second day, the audience was treated to a mesmerising performance by renowned Kathak exponent, Dr Uma Sharma. Skillfully bringing Ghalib’s life to the stage, Dr. Sharma drew inspiration from Shri Pavan K. Varma’s insightful book. Through the art of Bhaav nritya, she depicted some really special moments in Ghalib’s life, from the initial joys to the challenging times marked by alcoholism and personal losses.
Ghalib’s poignant verses, such as ‘Har ek baat pe kehte ho tum ki tu kya hai’ and ‘Chaliye ab aisi jagah chal kar jahaan koi na ho,’ were intricately woven into the performance, capturing the poet’s profound expressions of love, solitude, and resilience. The narrative delved into Ghalib’s encounters with fellow poets and showcased his clever wit during a royal Mushaira.
The entire performance, meticulously choreographed by Dr. Uma Sharma, featured soulful vocals by Pt Ramesh Parihar, Tabla by Shri Mubarak Khan, and Sitar by Shri Khalid Mustafa. Shri S M Zaheer portrayed the role of Ghalib with finesse, embodying the poet’s essence. Talented dancers, including Annu Jain, Sukriti, Srishti, Anoushka Dutta, Meghna, Kamakshi, Gaurvani, Muskan, and Bheenee, contributed to the immersive experience, leaving the audience captivated by the vibrant tribute to Mirza Ghalib’s timeless poetry.