The play brings alive the extraordinary journey of Gauhar Jaan, one of the most celebrated performing artistes of late nineteenth and early twentieth century India.
Born as Angelina Yeoward in 1873, she later embraced a new identity and rose to iconic stature in Calcutta’s vibrant cultural world. Trained under maestros like Kale Khan of Patiala and Ustad Wazir Khan of Rampur, Gauhar mastered classical forms such as Dhrupad, Dhamar, and Kathak, eventually becoming India’s first Gramophone recording star.
While royal courts and elite salons celebrated her dazzling talent, her personal life remained marked by deep solitude and struggle.
In this compelling solo performance, Swagata Mukherjee embodies the charisma, resilience, and artistic brilliance of a woman who redefined performance culture and left behind a legacy that continues to echo through the history of Indian music and performance.

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