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Dastan-e-Akhtari
Fri, 28 Nov
|9, Dhan Mill
Storyteller Kafeel Jafri and vocalist Yusra Naqvi blend Dastangoi and live music to retrace Begum Akhtar's journey - her struggles, friendships, and triumphs - offering a portrait of the artist as a woman who sang her way to dignity. Languages: Hindi, Urdu | For ages 16+


Time & Location
28 Nov 2025, 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
9, Dhan Mill, 100 Feet Rd, Chhatarpur Hills, New Delhi, 110074
About the event
What does it mean to sing for dignity, and to find freedom in one’s own voice?
In Dastan-e-Akhtari, theatre artist and storyteller Kafeel Jafri joins vocalist Yusra Naqvi to bring alive the extraordinary life of ghazal icon Begum Akhtar, tracing her rise from the margins of a courtesan household to the heights of Hindustani classical music. A Dastangoi-style performance blending narrative and live music, the piece unfolds through spoken word, song, and anecdotes. Yusra's renditions of Begum Akhtar's ghazals, thumris, and dadras punctuate Kafeel's narration, creating a seamless weave of story and sur. The performance is accompanied by live tabla, harmonium and sarangi. Dastango: Kafeel Jafri Vocals: Yusra Naqvi Yusra Naqvi is a vocalist & musician who sings khayal, dhamaar, thumri, dadra, ghazals and bhajans. She has performed across India and is a student at Gandharva Mahavidyalaya under the mentorship of Shri Khushal Sharma. Currently based in Delhi, she holds a specialisation in Medieval History (Masters) fro…

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