Curated by Sonia Dhami, you are invited to experience South Asia’s celebrated Punjabi masterpiece - the story of Heer and her beloved Ranjha as they challenge family, class, and society. Originally composed in the 18th century by the poet Waris Shah, this adaptation is curated for a modern audience accompanied by live music, sung Punjabi verses, visual imagery and English narration, a unique weaving of poetry, music, art and story telling into a moving immersive experience for both familiar and new audiences.
Vocalist : Ishmeet Narula
Flute : Tejasvi Chakravarthy
Mandolin : Harinder Singh
Tabla : Gurdeep Singh
Narrators : Sadia Azmat & Sonia Dhami
Performance
Events featuring theater, music, art and dance.
SWANA Interest
This program honors the diverse cultures, traditions and histories of Southwest Asian and North African heritage.