Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Dec 21: The three day cultural event ‘Srinagar Smart City Istaqbaal-e-Chila-e-Kalaan’ (40-days of harsh winters) concluded at here today.
The event was organized by Actors Creative Theatre (ACT) in collaboration with J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Language in association with Directorate of Tourism Kashmir while 92.7 Big FM was the Radio Partner.
Chief Guest on the occasion was District Development Commissioner (DDC) and CEO Srinagar Smart City, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary.
Speaking on the occasion, Choudhary said that the event reflected culture of J&K through performances presented by the artists.
He also said that the event brought all cultures under an umbrella.
A memento and shawl was presented to the DDC by Mushtaaque Ali Ahmad Khan.
Sayyed Humayun Qaisar was the guest of honour, Tariq Javeed, Dr. Shehzada Aasim, Parvez Manoos and Gulshan Badrani were special guests.
Former Director All India Radio, Srinagar, Sayyed Humayun Qaisar said when football match can be played in Chila-e-Kalaan why not a cultural event be organised.
On last day of the event, plays—Be Adabi, Maaf, Bijli and Chila-e-Kalaan written by Sheikh Haneef and play ‘Potchh’ written by Basheer Kotroo were staged.
Other cultural activities like Bhangra by ACT, Bhangra and Dogri Dance by Shagufta and group, Gojri Songs and Pashtu songs by Tabassum and Pahari songs by Tariq Pardesi and Masarrat Naaz were also presented.
A standup comedy was also performed by Gul Javaid. Speaking on the occasion Festival Director Mushtaaque Ali Khan said that aim of holding the event was to enjoy the harshest period of winters in an extraordinary way.
Tariq Javaid, a renowned actor, producer and director of Radio and Television; Shahzad Azim, music researcher; Parvaiz Manoos, writer and Gulshan Badrani—poet, writer and cultural activist were also felicitated on the occasion along with all sponsors and supporters for making the event a success.
The three day event was hosted by Farah Zaidi and radio broadcaster Rasheed Nizami.
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