The Dubai-based Malhaar Centre for Performing Arts is preparing to present an Indian musical centered around the life and music of Ghazal Queen Begum Akhtar this Saturday at the Emirates International School auditorium in Jumeirah.
The show traces the legend's inspiring journey of courage in the face of adversity, a woman's battle in turbulent and systematically oppressive eras, and her quest for genuine artistic excellence.
In Malhaar's distinctive style, the Indian Broadway show will chronicle the legend's personal and professional progression, spanning from Bibi Sayyed to Akhtari Bai Faizabadi, ultimately becoming Begum Akhtar.
"Haaye Akhtari" will guide music enthusiasts through the diverse aspects of the artist and her art, from the moving episodes of her life to her soul-stirring connection with music.
The storyline features anecdotes shared with Sikidar by his Guru, Rita Ganguly, who was a disciple of Begum Akhtar. Sikidar explained, "It narrates the journey of how a young girl named Bibbi evolved into becoming one of the country's finest singers, shedding light on some concealed aspects of her life."
