PerformancesPerformancesDastan-e-Akhtari brings the art of Urdu storytelling and the emotive power of ghazals to the stage. This performance weaves narrative and music into a single, immersive evening.
Saturday, August 29, 6:30 PM
Yusra Naqvi
Delhi-based Hindustani classical vocalist specializing in ghazal and thumri
Headliner
Yusra Naqvi is a vocalist and instrumentalist pursuing a Masters in Hindustani classical music at Gandharva, trained in khayal, dhamaar, thumri and dadra, and performs ghazals and bhajans in the light‑classical genre.
Gaurav Gadiyar
Harmonium accompanist in Hindustani classical music
Gaurav Gadiyar accompanies Yusra Naqvi on harmonium during the ghazal and thumri repertoire.
Kedarnath Havaldar
Tabla artist in Hindustani classical tradition
Kedarnath Havaldar, trained under Pt. Rajgopal Kallurkar and Pt. M. Nagesh, provides tabla accompaniment rooted in the khayal gayaki tradition.
PerformancesPerformancesDastan-e-Akhtari brings the art of Urdu storytelling and the emotive power of ghazals to the stage. This performance weaves narrative and music into a single, immersive evening.
Saturday, August 29, 6:30 PM
Yusra Naqvi
Delhi-based Hindustani classical vocalist specializing in ghazal and thumri
Headliner
Yusra Naqvi is a vocalist and instrumentalist pursuing a Masters in Hindustani classical music at Gandharva, trained in khayal, dhamaar, thumri and dadra, and performs ghazals and bhajans in the light‑classical genre.
Gaurav Gadiyar
Harmonium accompanist in Hindustani classical music
Gaurav Gadiyar accompanies Yusra Naqvi on harmonium during the ghazal and thumri repertoire.
Kedarnath Havaldar
Tabla artist in Hindustani classical tradition
Kedarnath Havaldar, trained under Pt. Rajgopal Kallurkar and Pt. M. Nagesh, provides tabla accompaniment rooted in the khayal gayaki tradition.
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