Ghulam Ali to perform at 10-day Lucknow Mahotsav

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Singer Ghulam Ali, who was invited by Akhilesh to perform in UP after Shiv Sena forced the cancellation of his concert in Mumbai earlier this month, will perform on Ghazal night on December 3. Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar will also perform with his rock band on November 30.

Renowned Sarod maestro Ustad Amzad Ali Khan will perform with his sons Amaan and Ayaan Ali at the mahotsav’s inaugural evening on November 25. Comedians Ali Asgar and Sunil Grover will perform as their television characters of Daadi and Gutthi on November 26. The group ‘Meet Brothers’ will perform during Punjabi night on December 1 while playback singer Sonu Nigam will perform on December 4 for Bollywood night. Classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj and Kathak dancer Pandit Jai Kishan will perform on the concluding night on December 5.

Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Mahesh Kumar Gupta on Friday released the theme, poster and theme song of the Lucknow festival. He also announced additional features for the festival such as book fair, auto expo, regional food courts, free ‘Wi-Fi’ services, adventure zone, ‘Memory lane’ and Chikan Art gallery. He said the event ground will have 10 selfie points and the best selfie will be given a cash award of Rs 10,000.

District Magistrate Raj Shekhar said the theme had been suggested by the public to showcase the changes that have been happening in the city, ranging from its old heritage and monuments to new infrastructure facilities. DM said this year, interlocking tiles have been laid on the ground to prevent dust and height of the main stage of the cultural pandal has been raised to provide a better view to the public. A permanent water supply system and drainage system was also being developed at the venue, he added.