Singing at Tansen’s tomb
The Hindu
The annual samaroh at Behat in Gwalior is one of the country’s oldest and most inclusive music festivals
Swar and taal echoed through the small village of Behat in Gwalior district, where the 97th edition of the Tansen Samaroh was held in December 2021.
The Tansen Samaroh is among the oldest music festivals in India; the oldest probably being Jalandhar’s 138-year-old Harvallabh Festival. Dovar Lane Music Conference, Bhatkhande Sangeet Sammelan, Gunidas Sangeet Sammelan, Shankarlal Music Festival are a few others that are known worldwide for the value they have added to the Indian classical music scenario.

In a surprising turn of events, Urvashi theatre, one of Bengaluru’s iconic single screens, has re-opened, with the much-talked-about Dhurandhar: The Revenge running to a full house in the theatre. After the expiry of the 45-year lease, it seemed like curtains would come down on the king-size theatre but for now, it’s good news for fans.












