Darwesh presents "Shah Jahan’s Daughters" a theatre walk > Meeting at Pulbangash Metro Station > 9:30am on 21st September 2014

Time : 9:30 am - 11:00 am Add to Calendar 21-09-2014 09:30:00 21-09-2014 11:00:00 68 Darwesh presents "Shah Jahan’s Daughters" a theatre walk Event Page : http://goo.gl/zyH5uD Pulbangash Metro Station DD/MM/YYYY

Entry : Charges : 1350.00 INR / person
Contact : Yuveka Singh | +91-9818813387

Meeting Point : Pulbangash Metro Station
Venue info : Map | Nearest Metro Station - 'Pul Bangash (Red Line)'

Event description : Darwesh presents "Shah Jahan’s Daughters" a theatre walk.
Embark on rich theatrical journey to explore lesser known HERSTORY of Delhi. This time we take you to the court of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and bring to you the political intrigues that plagued his court. 

About the Walk :
This walk is an ode to women in Delhi and exploration of Delhi’s herstories. The walk is set in 17th century when the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan is no more fit to rule his empire in Shahjahanabad (now Old Delhi) and this leads to a constant battle of power and principles between his sons and daughters. The story of this troubled time is represented through the perspective of Shah Jahan’s powerful first and second daughter, Jahanara Begum and Roshanara Begum respectively. Even though both Jahanara and Roshanara lived active courtly lives, they died sad and lonely deaths. The play follows their personal journey through their rise into power with the support of their father Shah Jahan and brother Aurangzeb, their hatred towards each other, their political difference and eventually to their downfall. The entire play unfolds through dialogues between Jahanara and Roshanara interspersed with storytelling to help viewers understand the context.

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