What’s on Around Town

TRIBUTE TO MAHATMA GANDHI

An iconic modernist painter, Syed Haider Raza has come up with a solo show in collaboration with the Raza Foundation of seven paintings created in 2013 as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. Created using subdued hues and motifs that are somewhat a departure from what one usually sees in a Raza painting, each of these seven acrylics on canvas are unique in their content and execution. WHEN: March 1 – 31 WHERE: Akar Prakar gallery, Hauz Khas Village TIMING: 11 am – 7 pm (Sunday closed)

REMEMBERING GHALIB

A two day cultural event is set to pay tribute and keep alive the soulful writings and poems penned down by the Mughal Raj poet, Ghalib. And to re-live the refined language of Urdu, Padma Bhushan Kathak dancer Uma Sharma will interpret his poems and will bring out the many moods buried in Ghalib’s work. WHEN: February 27 – 28 WHERE: Indian Islamic Cultural Centre TIMING: 6:30 pm onwards

A NIGHT OF COMEDY

The comedy king of Bollywood- Asrani is starring as Topan Lal in The Makhichoos the modern adaptation of the classic comedy - The Miser by Moliere. The play directed by Pranav Sachdeva feature a part of Topan Lal Keshwani’s world, who is obsessed with wealth. They will sing, dance and entertain. Tickets are available online starting from Rs 400. WHEN: March 5 TIMING: 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm WHERE: LTG Auditorium

LINE OF LIFE

A solo show by Rajkumar H Mahajan curated by Mamta Upadhyaya has around 30 black and white exhibits, mostly portraits of Indian politicians and renowned personalities from different walks of life. These digital artworks provide an insight into Rajkumar’s creative approach in embracing the digital technique to realise his vision WHEN: February 28 – March 5 WHERE: Gallery No 4, Lalit Kala Akademi TIMING: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm