Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival

Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival The Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival is a celebration of oral History and culture of Lucknow

The Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival chooses a theme every year which is of historical and contemporary relevance to Lucknow. This theme is reflected in the cultural performances, heritage walks, panel discussions, exhibitions, films and merchandise created for the festival. For the past eight years, the festival weaves through an Awadhi & Lucknawi theme. Shama, Basant, Pehnawa, Lucknow ke Baazar, Feminists of Awadh and Filmi duniya mein Awadh were the themes in previous years.

The third edition of the Husn-e-Karigari Lifetime Achievement Award 2026 was conferred upon Mahesh Kumar and Sunita Devi...
02/04/2026

The third edition of the Husn-e-Karigari Lifetime Achievement Award 2026 was conferred upon Mahesh Kumar and Sunita Devi for their outstanding contribution to the craft of miniature murti-making.

Established in 2024, the Meera & Satti Kuckreja Husn-e-Karigari Lifetime Achievement Award honours master craftspeople who have devoted their lives to their craft.

We would like to thank everyone who joined us.

Until we meet again!

MSLF 2026 served as a journey through shared histories, memories, and the beautiful confluence of Bengali and Lucknowi c...
27/03/2026

MSLF 2026 served as a journey through shared histories, memories, and the beautiful confluence of Bengali and Lucknowi cultures. The festival inauguration celebrated this Raabta Lucknow Calcutta Ka.

The inauguration ceremony formally opened with a theme introduction by Naghma Parveen and Tasveer Hasan, followed by the release of the festival souvenir by Jay Shah, Supriya Sharma, Hussain Sahab, and Charu Sharma. A mesmerising dhaak performance led by Gokul Das set the tone for the rest of the five days.

A huge thanks to everyone who joined us, we’ll see you soon!

Day 1 of MSLF 2026 concluded with a mesmerising rendition by The Murshidabadi Project, Saat Maqaam Ishq Ke: A Musical Da...
24/03/2026

Day 1 of MSLF 2026 concluded with a mesmerising rendition by The Murshidabadi Project, Saat Maqaam Ishq Ke: A Musical Daastaan.

Featuring Soumya Murshidabadi, Naynesh Pimpale, and Tathagata Mishra, the performance traced the seven stages of Sufi love through Indian folk, classical, and Sufi traditions, drawing upon the poetry of mystics such as Kabir, Amir Khusro, and Mansur Al Hallaj.

A huge shoutout to everyone who joined us.

We’ll see you again soon!

A book release and conversation titled Discovering Justice Syed Karamat Husain was held at the day 5 of MSLF 2026 featur...
23/03/2026

A book release and conversation titled Discovering Justice Syed Karamat Husain was held at the day 5 of MSLF 2026 featuring Prof. Huma Khwaja and Atif Hanif in conversation with Noor Khan.

The discussion revisited the legacy of Justice Syed Karamat Husain (1854–1917), a key figure of the Aligarh Movement and a pioneer of Muslim women’s education in India and founder of Karamat Husain Muslim Girls PG College in Lucknow. The conversation highlighted his lasting relevance and the evolving language of reform and education.

We’ll see you again!

In keeping with Calcutta’s tradition of heartfelt farewells, Gokul Das Dhaaki and his troupe presented a specially curat...
22/03/2026

In keeping with Calcutta’s tradition of heartfelt farewells, Gokul Das Dhaaki and his troupe presented a specially curated performance, recreating the soundscapes of a Calcutta Durga Puja and bringing its festive energy to Lucknow on MSLF 2026’s final day.

As a legendary master of the dhaak and a Padma Shri awardee, Gokul Das ji is credited with introducing and promoting women in a traditionally male-dominated art form.

A huge thank you to everyone for joining us.

See you soon.

Wajid Ali Shah was not just a patron but also an artist. Soumyadeep Roy, a non-binary visual artist, writer, and researc...
18/03/2026

Wajid Ali Shah was not just a patron but also an artist. Soumyadeep Roy, a non-binary visual artist, writer, and researcher from Kolkata, shed light on various aspects of the Lucknow–Calcutta connection through HUZN on Day 5 of MSLF 2026.

A culmination of eight years of research, HUZN traced Migration, Music and Art histories between the two cities.

Thank you to everyone who joined us.

We’ll see you soon!

17/03/2026

Two months after the lights went out and the curtains came down, we’re still looking back at the madness that made the Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival what it is. What remains is the effort of several people working behind the scenes and the nostalgia that people come seeking.

The effortless spectacle the city sees each year is built on the persistence of a team that refuses to give up, each holding a fort of their own, stitching together something larger than themselves. Months of brain-racking, research, planning, meetings, sleepless nights, and countless errors and improvisations go into it. Perhaps it is more of a journey- a journey of excitement and curiosity, a journey of seeing our efforts come alive for those five days.

And somewhere in all that effort lies what is most precious: the memories. Not just for the team that builds the festival, but for the city that returns to it every year; to wander, meet, laugh, listen, and belong.

This shehar ka mela grows with its people, through its people, and for its people.

Thank you to everyone for making MSLF 2026 a reality.

The Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival 2026 concluded on Day 5 with The Tapi Project as the Festival Finale Concert.Hai...
16/03/2026

The Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival 2026 concluded on Day 5 with The Tapi Project as the Festival Finale Concert.

Hailing from Surat, this four-piece band took the audience on an electrifying musical journey shaped by travel and lived observation. They blended elements of folk, jazz, rock, and contemporary music, adding to the celebration of shared histories, artistic dialogue, and cultural continuities.

A huge shoutout to everyone for joining us.

Until we meet again.

Various crafts become part of the Husn-e-Karigari showcase at MSLF, and this year was no different, featuring several te...
15/03/2026

Various crafts become part of the Husn-e-Karigari showcase at MSLF, and this year was no different, featuring several textile traditions and crafts from across the country along with their contemporary interpretations.

A first-of-its-kind initiative, the showcase offered a visual journey into the shared histories of Lucknow and Kolkata. Several pieces were featured from Baro Market including curated crafts and textiles, especially the ones rooted in Bengal’s traditions. Along with this there was preview of selected craft traditions such as Jamdani, Kantha embroidery, Phool Patti ka kaam, Chanderi, Gamcha and Sanghaneri among others.

Thank you, everyone, for joining us. We’ll see you again!

Various crafts become part of the Husn-e-Karigari showcase at MSLF, and this year was no different, featuring several te...
15/03/2026

Various crafts become part of the Husn-e-Karigari showcase at MSLF, and this year was no different, featuring several textile traditions and crafts from across the country along with their contemporary interpretations.

A first-of-its-kind initiative, the showcase offered a visual journey into the shared histories of Lucknow and Kolkata, along with a preview of selected craft traditions such as Jamdani, Kantha embroidery, Batik printing, and Shibori, among others. These crafts were also featured at this year’s Weaves and Crafts Bazaar.

Thank you, everyone, for joining us. We’ll see you again!

The Husn-e-karigari showcase at MSLF 2026 highlighted various textile traditions and crafts from around the country and ...
14/03/2026

The Husn-e-karigari showcase at MSLF 2026 highlighted various textile traditions and crafts from around the country and their contemporary interpretations.

The fashion walk featured some of the renowned crafts from Awadh, with Sanatkada’s Tukdi and Muqaish collection as the showstopper. Various pieces with delicate and intricate mukaish embroidery and extensive tukdi work were showcased. Both of these are age-old crafts that were once part of Lucknow’s rich history.

Thank you everyone for joining us, we’ll see you again!

A big thank you to all our collaborators and supporters for helping make MSLF 2026 a vibrant and enriching space, bringi...
14/03/2026

A big thank you to all our collaborators and supporters for helping make MSLF 2026 a vibrant and enriching space, bringing together art, culture, and community.

We are grateful for your collaboration and for being an important part of this journey.

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The Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival chooses a theme every year which is of historical and contemporary relevance to Lucknow. This theme is reflected in the cultural performances, heritage walks, panel discussions, exhibitions, films and merchandise created for the festival. For the past eight years, the festival weaves through an Awadhi & Lucknawi theme. Shama, Basant, Pehnawa, Lucknow ke Baazar, Feminists of Awadh, Filmi duniya mein Awadh and Lucknow ki Reha’ish were the themes in previous years.