Dance drama 'Radha Kanhaiya ka Kissa' to be staged on Feb 14

A dance drama on 'Radha Kanhaiya ka Kissa' written by last Nawab of Awadh, Wajid Ali Shah, would be staged on February 14.

"Radha Kanhaiya ka Kissa was written by Nawab Wajid Ali Shah during exile in Kolkata," noted filmmaker Muzaffar Ali told reporters here today.

The 'Umrao Jaan' director said the dance drama was being prepared with the help of local artists.

Ali said Wajid Ali Shah Mahotsava was being celebrated for the last three years. Earlier it was a two-day event, but this time it would be observed only on one day.

Uttar Pradesh government would be observing Tourism Day on the same day.
 

"Our purpose is to make people aware of the culture and Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb of Awadh. We want that these tourists understand the state and particularly its civilization, culture, historical buildings and heritage places," he said.

The mahotsava is organised by 'Roomi Foundation', which had also organised Jahane Khusro programme in Lucknow.