Archive · 24 May 2025
Bayan-e-Ghalib: Poetry, Ghazals and Kathak Dance Combined
Imagine a show where poems, beautiful songs, and dancing all come together!
That's what Bayan-e-Ghalib was like.
It was a special event in Lucknow where they brought the famous poet Mirza Ghalib's work to life.
One person spoke his poems while another acted out his life.
A singer sang beautiful ghazals (love songs), and dancers performed Kathak to go along with the words.
People who went to the show, even those who are doctors or scientists, loved it.
They said it was like magic and perfectly showed off the culture of Lucknow.
Bayan-e-Ghalib, a theatrical event, combined poetry, ghazals, and Kathak dance.
The event featured dual portrayals of Mirza Ghalib, with recitations and enactments.
Dr. Prabha Srivastava performed ghazals.
Kumkum Dhar choreographed Kathak performances.
The event was held at the UP Sangeet Natak Akademi in Lucknow.
- Who
- Mirza Ghalib (featured poet), Dr. Prabha Srivastava (ghazal performer), Kumkum Dhar (Kathak choreographer)
- What
- A theatrical presentation of Mirza Ghalib's works, combining poetry, ghazals, and Kathak dance.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- UP Sangeet Natak Akademi, Lucknow
- Why
- To bring Mirza Ghalib's poetry to life through performance.
- Event Name
- Bayan-e-Ghalib
- Featured Poet
- Mirza Ghalib
- Location
- UP Sangeet Natak Akademi, Lucknow
- Key Components
- Poetry, ghazals, and Kathak dance
- Ghazal Performer
- Dr. Prabha Srivastava
- Kathak Choreographer
- Kumkum Dhar