Saurabh Tankha One is a private pilot licence holder who turned to media before staring a digital firm. The other is a middle-class Maharashtrian who learnt guitar with the help of a book. The third is a school teacher who loves to train students with music skills. The trio — singer-guitarist Aditya Jassi, singer-guitarist Manish […]Read More
Explore the dynamic world of performing arts, where creativity unfolds through dance, theatre, and music. This category brings together artist interviews, performance reviews, event highlights, and in-depth features that capture the essence of live expression.
From classical traditions to contemporary innovations, discover stories of performers, choreographers, and theatre-makers shaping the cultural landscape. The section celebrates both renowned figures and emerging talent, offering insight into the passion, craft, and evolution of the performing arts.
Saurabh Tankha The elder son of popular music composer late Adesh Shrivastava and actress Vijayta Pandit, Avitesh is the latest star kid to debut in the entertainment industry. The 21-year-old recently released his maiden music video, Main Hua Tera. Directed by Remo D’Souza, the video has been made in collaboration with two-time Grammy Award winner […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha Noted Carnatic vocalist V Deepika will be performing with her guru, Sudha Raghunathan, at the eighth edition of the Citi-NCPA Aadi Anant: From Here to Eternity Music Festival on January 20, 2019, at Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Bengaluru. Spread across Pune, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru, the prestigious three-month-long festival celebrates India’s rich musical heritage […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha Noted flautist Rupak Kulkarni will be performing with his guru, Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia, at the eighth edition of the Citi-NCPA Aadi Anant: From Here to Eternity Music Festival beginning November 18. Spread across Pune, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru, the three-month-long festival is among India’s most anticipated celebrations of Indian classical music and culture. […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha The winner of four major international violin competitions: Wieniawski (1986), Queen Elizabeth (1989), Tchaikovsky (1990) and Henryk Szeryng Foundation Award (1992), Evgeny Bushkov is one of the most interesting conductors around the world. Bushkov made his debut in 1999 in France with the Orchestra of the International Festival of Luxeuil and is, at […]Read More
Team L&M There are very few artists who truly embody the saying, “Where there is a will, there is a way.” One such name is Mannoj S Kumar, the passionate voice behind Jashnn The Band. Through relentless hard work, determination, and a deep love for music, Mannoj has carved a unique identity in the Indian […]Read More
It was around a decade ago that Sufi Kathak exponent Manjari Chaturvedi decided to challenge the perception of tawaifs (courtesans). She believes these women were extraordinary singers, dancers, and poets. To bring their stories and artistic legacy back to life, she presents the show Uff Malka Jaan & the Velvet Courtesans at Showsaa, Kingdom of […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha Though not many are aware of the concept of art residencies, these are organisations that support artists by offering them time, space, and resources—either privately or through not-for-profit initiatives. Artists can apply or be invited to these programmes, spending anywhere from a few weeks to several months away from their studios, focusing purely […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha At just 27, Meghdeep Bose—popularly known as MDB—has already made his mark in the Hindi film music industry. A singer, guitarist, music producer, composer, arranger and conductor, Meghdeep represents the new generation of multi-talented musicians working behind the scenes in Bollywood. Over the years, he has collaborated on several popular tracks including songs […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha Nothing impossible I have found For when my chin is on the ground I pick myself up, dust myself off And start all over again. “These lyrics have always got me going,” says singer-songwriter Gwen Diaz, all set to release her second single, Time, from her debut album, Gwen And The Groove in […]Read More