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- Time of India
Trilay traces Lucknow's Kathak legacy amid rounds of applause
Lucknow: The All-India Kaifi Azmi Academy came alive on Sunday evening with rhythm, grace and applause as dance ensemble Trilay presented 'Daastan-e-Kathak' a spellbinding production tracing the journey of Kathak's Lucknow Gharana.
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Formed by Preeti Tiwari, Simran Kashyap and Gauri Sharma, Trilay showcased the gharana's evolution, from its devotional origins in temple courtyards and village gatherings to its transformation into the pride of the Nawabs' royal courts. Written and directed by Salman Khayal, the production was enriched with dastangoi performed by theatre artists Abhishek Singh and Mini Dixit, who brought narrative depth to the performance.
The evening unfolded with a seamless blend of dance, music and expression, highlighting the subtle grace, etiquette and delicacy that distinguish the Lucknow style. The recital featured 'rubaai' and 'vilambit laya' compositions, alongside emotive renditions of the Kajri 'Kankar Mohe Laag Jahiye Na Re' and the Thumri 'Kaun Des Gayo Saawariya'. The musical canvas was adorned by tabla maestro Vikas Mishra, lyricist Prakhar Pandey and sarangi virtuoso Zeeshan Abbas.
Enhancing the stage further was a magnificent 150-meter backdrop depicting Nawabi architecture, painted by Vivekanand, a Fine Arts student at Lucknow University, along with Sanjeev, Aryan, Aastha and Suraj from a private college in the city.
Writer Jyoti Sinha said, "This programme beautifully promotes our shared heritage and the Ganga Jamuni tehzeeb, keeping Lucknow's cultural spirit alive." Social worker Shivalika Acharya said, "The harmony of dancers, storytellers and musicians created magic on stage." Dignitaries such as artist, Anil Rastogi and Kathak guru, Akanksha Srivastava were present .
