Lucknow: Bhatkhande Sanskriti University organised a special musical programme at its Kala Mandapam auditorium to mark the birth anniversary of legendary ghazal and thumri singer Begum Akhtar, also known as Akhtari Bai. Faculty members and students paid tribute through performances celebrating her musical legacy.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mandavi Singh inaugurated the programme, highlighting Begum Akhtar’s contribution to ghazal, thumri and dadra. Dr Vivek Saroj introduced the event with insights into her life and musical journey.
Faculty member Vinayak Sahay presented Raag Multani on the sarangi and the thumri “Hamri Atariya Pe Aaja Re Sanwariya”, accompanied by Mohit Dubey on tabla and Arpita Pankaj Shukla on tanpura. Students Riya Tiwari and Shivangi Pandey performed ghazals, while Naman Singh concluded with “Ae Mohabbat Tere Anjaam Pe Rona Aaya”.
Prof. Srishti Mathur coordinated and directed the programme, hosted by Gayantika Jyeshtha and Anushka Singh. Registrar Atul Kumar and other faculty members attended.
