DASTAAN – Ghazals of Gulzar, Jagjit Singh, Ghulam Ali and more (Tribute)

By Mazhar Hussain

DASTAAN is an intimate evening where poetry, music, and storytelling come together to celebrate love, longing, and the quiet beauty of words. Rooted in the rich traditions of Sufi, ghazals, and shayari, the performance brings to life timeless verses by Gulzar, along with iconic ghazals made immortal by Jagjit Singh and Ghulam Ali. Through soulful narration and evocative live music, each piece is thoughtfully interpreted and performed by Mazhar Hussain, allowing the emotion and depth of the words to resonate deeply.

The experience unfolds like a classic mehfil — unhurried, expressive, and deeply personal. Every nazm, ghazal, and musical passage is woven together with storytelling that gently guides the audience through themes of romance, remembrance, and quiet introspection. The setting encourages listeners to slow down, absorb each word, and connect with the emotions carried through melody and verse.

Curated as a special Valentine’s-season experience, DASTAAN blends poetry, shayari, ghazals, music, and narration into an evening designed for those who believe romance begins with listening — to words, to music, and to the spaces in between.