Vidya Shah: In Tribute to Akhtari Bai

The Centre for Development Policy and Practice (CDPP), in collaboration with Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF) and A-CODE, warmly invites you to an enchanting edition of Bazm-e-Sukhan—"Vidya Shah: In Tribute to Akhtari Bai."

Join us for an evocative evening of music and reflection, as award-winning singer and writer Vidya Shah pays homage to the legendary Akhtari Bai Faizabadi (Begum Akhtar), tracing her extraordinary journey, resilience, and timeless art through her celebrated project Akhtari.

Date and Time: November 12, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Venue: Lamakaan, near GVK One, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad Presided over by: Smt. Lakshmi Devi Raj and Prof. Ashraf Rafi