India, March 19 -- Kaul on cue

Watch Manav Kaul perform at the Rajasthan International Centre this weekend. On Saturday, he will feature in Trasdi, which traces a grieving son's journey as he revisits memories of his mother, coming to terms with all that was left unsaid. Kaul reflects on the word "mother" and the deep sense of comfort it holds for him.

On day two, he shifts gears for a musical dastangoi performance, Jo Dooba So Paar, based on the life of the legendary 14th-century Sufi poet Amir Khusrau. The production explores Khusrau's spiritual bond with his mentor, Nizamuddin Auliya, a relationship that shaped a rich musical tradition. Written and directed by Ajitesh Gupta and Mohit Agarwal, the performance blends storytelling with ...