Zikr Us Parivash Ka

About

One of the last legendary courtesans of India, Begum Akhtar was a well known singer of ghazal, dadra and thumri genres of Hindustani classical music. Her voice was unique, pain adding richness and depth as the years went by. Rendering them in her inimitable style, she ensured that ghazal singing received due respect and came to be called Malika-e-Ghazal (Queen of the Ghazal), reaching unparalleled heights in a world that marginalized courtesans.

‘Zikr Us Parivash Ka’, directed by Nirmal Chander Dandriyal weaves together the accounts of those who remember her with undimmed fondness and warmth despite the passage of years.

This program is a part of IME’s ‘Women’s History Month’ programming. Throughout the month, we will bring you a series of programs that shine a light on lesser-known narratives of women from the music history of India.

Date:
31st Mar 2024

Time:
2.00 pm

Venue:
IME Performance Theatre,
IME Museum, Brigade Millennium Avenue,
JP Nagar 7th phase, Bengaluru – 560078

Registration:
RSVP