Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 31: The Nationwide Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai, India’s premier establishment for the performing arts, proudly presents Aamchi Mumbai — an immersive night that celebrates the soul of the town by means of the eyes of one in every of India’s most distinguished poets and writers, Gulzar.

Curated and introduced by eminent thespian Salim Arif, with music composed by Amod Bhatt, the presentation options Gulzar, alongside acclaimed singers Vibhavari Apte-Joshi and Hrishikesh Ranade, accompanied by a stay ensemble of musicians.

In a profession spanning over 5 a long time, Gulzar has given voice to the nation’s deepest feelings — as a filmmaker, lyricist, and poet writing in Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi, and thru translations from Bangla. For the reason that time he arrived in (then) Bombay within the late Nineteen Fifties, the Oscar-winning poet has appeared on the metropolis and its dwellers with a nuanced sensitivity and perception. Making a poignant touch upon the connection of a standard, and never so frequent man with Mumbai, his poems cowl a number of elements of the ever-changing metropolis life, revealing a perspective which bears the stamp of the grasp poet.

Aamchi Mumbai is conceived and woven collectively by Salim Arif, a well known author and director. A mix of sounds, rhythms and pictures, the occasion is a vivacious collage of Gulzar’s poems and insightful experiences concerning the mahanagar of Mumbai, and the life of individuals dwelling on the sting within the bustling metropolis.

The night guarantees to make a definitive assertion on this eclectic and dynamic metropolis by one in every of its most completed and admired poets. The occasion takes off with Gulzar in dialog with Arif on how he has seen the town change over the past 60 years. This will likely be interspersed with a presentation of songs primarily based on choose poems of Gulzar set to music by Amod Bhatt and carried out by two well-known singers, Vibhavari Apte-Joshi and Hrishikesh Ranade. In a rousing finale, the celebrated poet will himself recite a couple of poems making a healthful expertise for the discerning viewers.

“By way of Gulzar saab’s verses, Mumbai emerges as greater than a metropolis — it turns into a dwelling, respiration muse that holds a mirror to our personal lives,” says Dr. Suvarnalata Rao, Head – Indian Music, NCPA. “We’re honoured to current this particular manufacturing by one of many nation’s most revered artistes, and deeply grateful to our patrons whose unwavering assist allows the NCPA to curate such significant cultural experiences.”

“At JSW, we consider that artwork and tradition are integral to shaping an inclusive and an impressed society. Supporting Aamchi Mumbai — an ode to our personal metropolis by means of the timeless phrases of Gulzar saab — aligns completely with our endeavour to protect and promote the nation’s wealthy cultural heritage by means of the celebration of Mumbai’s enduring inventive spirit,” says Mrs. Sangita Jindal, Chairperson, JSW Basis. “Our affiliation with the NCPA displays our shared dedication to nurturing India’s creative heritage and bringing it nearer to audiences throughout generations.”

The NCPA gratefully acknowledges the beneficiant assist of its sponsors — JSW as Principal Sponsor, BPCL (Bharat Petroleum Company Restricted) as Affiliate Sponsor, and the Pirojsha Godrej Basis for his or her continued encouragement. Their partnership performs a significant position in enabling the NCPA to deliver audiences world-class programmes that remember India’s creative and cultural legacy.  www.ncpamumbai.com

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