Category: Lucknow

Lucknow: Emotional performances depicting the Panchvati episode, the abduction of Mata Sita and Jatayu’s sacrifice captivated audiences on the third day of the 34th Ramleela celebrations at Sector-A, Sitapur Road Yojana Colony, Lucknow, on Sunday. The five-day festival opened with an aarti to Lord Shiva, setting a devotional tone for the evening. Through expressive acting, powerful dialogues and compelling stage performances, the artistes brought several key episodes from the Ramayana to life, including the Panchvati sequence, the killing of Khar and Dushan, Sita’s abduction, Jatayu’s death, Lord Ram’s meeting with…

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Lucknow: The staging of Shabari’s devotion, Lord Ram’s emotional anguish and Hanuman’s heroic burning of Lanka captivated audiences at the ongoing Shri Ramleela in Mahanagar on Sunday. Through powerful performances, the artistes brought several memorable episodes from the Ramcharitmanas to life, creating an atmosphere filled with devotion, emotion and excitement. The programme began with an aarti to Goddess Kali performed by committee patron Sanjay Srivastava, general secretary Hem Pant and office-bearers Mrityunjay Pandey, Anand Singh and Neerad Lohani. The Shabari episode emerged as the highlight of the evening, portraying the…

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Lucknow: Theatre practitioners, writers and cultural personalities paid tribute to Dr Sharad Nagar, a distinguished contributor to Hindi theatre, literature and culture, at a memorial evening organised at the UP Press Club on Sunday to mark his 89th birth anniversary. The programme, organised by the Lok Sanskriti Shodh Sansthan, featured personal recollections and discussions on his life and legacy. The organisers also announced plans to produce a documentary film on his personality and contributions. Speakers described Sharad Nagar as a pioneer of Hindi theatre whose work helped strengthen the theatrical…

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Lucknow: Dramatic performances depicting the battles between Lakshman and Meghnad, and Lord Ram and Ravana, enthralled audiences at the Ramleela organised by the Shri Ramleela Samiti Mahanagar on Monday. The emotionally charged episodes of Hanuman bringing the Sanjeevani herb and the death of Kumbhakarna drew an enthusiastic response from devotees. The evening featured several key episodes from the Ramayana, beginning with the establishment of Rameshwaram in the sea and progressing through the Angad-Ravana dialogue, the Sanjeevani episode and the final battle between Lord Ram and Ravana. The performances kept the…

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Lucknow: The spectacular episodes of Hanuman setting Lanka ablaze and Angad confronting Ravana in his royal court captivated audiences on the fourth day of the 34th Ramleela celebrations at Sector-A, Sitapur Road Yojana Colony, Lucknow, on Monday. The performances brought alive Hanuman’s bravery and devotion to Mata Sita, along with Angad’s courage and unwavering loyalty to Lord Ram. The programme began with aarti to Goddess Durga by local MLA Dr Neeraj Bora and other guests. According to the Ramleela narrative, Ravana orders his demons to set Hanuman’s tail on fire…

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Lucknow: Young actor Rahul showcased his screen presence at the launch of the music album Tu Meri Dhadkan, held at Creator Lounge in Lucknow. The album was launched by Adil Abidi, a former top model who was prominent in Mumbai’s modelling circuit during the 1980s and 1990s. Speaking at the event, Rahul described the project as a special opportunity to explore a different dimension of his acting. He said the team had worked with dedication and creativity and expressed confidence that audiences would appreciate the final presentation. The album features…

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Lucknow: The 23rd National Book Fair concluded at Balrampur Garden, Lucknow, with book sales crossing the ₹1 crore mark, reflecting the enduring popularity of books among readers in the digital age. The fair, which began on October 1, brought together book lovers, authors and publishers on a common platform. The final day witnessed enthusiastic participation, with thousands of visitors purchasing books and attending literary and cultural programmes. More than 56 leading publishers and distributors from across the country participated in the event, including Prabhat, Vani, Navpallav, Flydreams, Rajpal, Rajkamal, Sasta…

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Lucknow: A celebration of poetry, reflection and meaningful conversations unfolded at Universal Booksellers, Hazratganj, on Saturday as the Universal Readers Circle hosted An Evening with Meera, centred on The Dust on My Heart, a collection of 70 contemporary poems by writer Meera. Held from 5 pm to 6 pm, the gathering brought together poetry enthusiasts, readers and lovers of literature for an engaging conversation on contemporary poetry, the creative process and the power of words to connect people through shared emotions and experiences. Dr. Shruti Mishra, poet and academician, and…

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Lucknow: Dramatic battle scenes, powerful performances and emotional moments marked the staging of Kumbhakarna Vadh, Meghnad Vadh and the Sati Sulochana episode at the Railway Ramlila Dussehra Committee and Bharat Milap Shobha Yatra in Alam Bagh, Lucknow. The sequence unfolded as Ravana, already shaken by the deaths of his son Akshay Kumar and Kalanemi, struggled to counter the advance of Lord Ram’s army. Desperate to turn the tide of the battle, he ordered his sleeping brother Kumbhakarna to be awakened. The stage resonated with the thunder of drums and nagadas…

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