Co-written by the talented Mir Ali Husain & Himanshu Bajpai, this play tells the story of iconic Urdu poet and lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi, whose contribution to Hindi cinema and music marks a creative turning point of the 20th century. Hoshruba Repertory in collaboration with the Art for Causes brings the semi-autobiographical presentation alive on stage, directed mindfully by the talented Danish Husain.   

The play offers a well-rounded perspective of Ludhianvi’s fascinating life, poetically interspersed with his timeless songs and verses. It packs a punch with its talented actors – Danish Husain, Vrinda Vaid ‘Hayat’, Shantanu Herlekar, Srijonee Bhattacharjee, Siddarth N. Padiyar and Donald Krist. The genius of creative producer Amita Talwar and musicians Shantanu Herlekar (harmonium), Srijonee Bhattacharjee (vocalist), Siddarth Nityanand Padiyar (percussion) & Donald Krist (guitar) come together to create a rousing atmosphere.