Show Stealers

Drama Kings

Some of the eminent names in present-day Indian theatre,such as Bhanu Bharti and Torit Mehta,are part of the Bhartendu Natya Utsav,organised by Sahitya Kala Parishad. On the platter,are plays such as Tyagpatra,Tamasha Na Hua,Socrates and Garbh. The festival will be held at Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts,Mandi House,from November 28 to December 8. Contact: 23714307

Tune Time

Pt Vishwa Mohan Bhatt,Pt Jasraj,Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia and Begum Parween Sultana are the stars of the 35th Gunidas Sangeet Sammelan. The performance will be held at Nehru Centre Auditorium,Worli,from December 1-3. Tickets are available at Rhythm House. Contact: 43222727

Golden Age

On his 50th birthday,artist Nikhil Chaganlal displays 50 of his famous portraits in an exhibition titled 50 Revolutions around the Sun. Join the celebration at Art Musings Gallery,Colaba,till January 7. Contact: 22163339

White Tigers

The play,White Noise,brings out four voices that will question current perceptions of religion and society. Inspired by historian and author William Dalrymple’s book,Nine Lives,the play has been produced by Orchestrated Q’works and directed by city-based playwright,Hina Siddiqui. The play will be staged on December 2 and 9 at Ambedkar Bhavan,Maldhakka Chowk,near Sassoon Hospital. Contact: 9011055511

Raging Bull

The city will be witness to the maiden Indian visit of a hip-hop sensation Pitbull’s performance on December 4. The American rapper and producer will take over Amanora grounds to belt out his biggest hits. The gig starts at 7pm. Contact: 30410000

Cover Story

Get updated with the works of the eminent artist Paramjit Singh. After the popularity of a Hindi book on him titled Prakrati Aur Prakratisth,a Punjabi translation titled Sahaj Prakriti Paramjit Singh di Kala will be released by the Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi and State Academi of Art. The event will be held at the Auditorium,Government Museum & Art Gallery,Sector 10 C,Chandigarh on December 2. Contact: 2620448

Show Pieces

As many as 141 works by artists from all over Punjab will be showcased at an annual exhibition being organised by the Punjab Lalit Kala Akademi. The best five entries will be awarded. Catch the show from November 29 to December 5 at Punjab Kala Bhawan,Sector 16.