Three-day ‘Sinagar Smart City Istaqbaal -e- Chila -e – Kalaan’ inaugurated at Tagore Hall

Srinagar: The three – day cultural event ‘Srinagar Smart City Istaqbaal – e – Chila – e – Kalaan (40-days of harsh winters) was inaugurated on Saturday at Tagore Hall, Srinagar.
The cultural event is being organized by Actors Creative Theatre (ACT) in collaboration with J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Language (JKAACL) in association with Tourism Kashmir. 92.7 Big FM was the Radio Partner.
The special guests on the occasion were former Director All India Radio, Srinagar, SayyedHumayunQaisar, Editor English (JKAACL) Dr.Abid Ahmad Bhat and Station Head 92.7 Big FM FarhumaIqbal.
On the first day of the cultural event, four plays were performed which included ‘Negative’, ‘Makaan’ and ‘Batte’, written by ShaikhHaneef. The play ‘Kotur’, written by BasheerKotroo was also presented. Other cultural activities like SurnaiWaadan, Roff, HaafizNaghma, Gojri folk songs by ParveenChowdhary, Pahadi folk songs by Tariq Pardesi and MasarratNaaz. A standup comedy item by GulJavaid Bhat was also presented. The show was hosted by ZubairQuraishi. There was a parallel comedy comparing by ShabbeerHakak and Hilal Khan enthralled the audience.
Festival Director Mushtaaque Ali Ahmad Khan expressed his gratitude to all the artists for their outstanding contribution and energy. “This cultural event would not have been possible without their support,” he said. Bollywood Actor of Kashmir origin Mir Sarwar presented vote of thanks. He thanked all the collaborators / sponsors / supporters to make this cultural event a success in the times of pandemic. The performances of the artist community witnessed huge applause by the audience. The three day event will conclude on 21st December.