About The Event
Dopehri is a captivating dramatic reading written and performed by Pankaj Kapur, bringing his acclaimed novella to life through the evocative interplay of voice, light, and music. Set in the timeless lanes of old Lucknow, the story unfolds within the fading haveli of Amma Bi, an elderly woman living in quiet solitude.
As Pankaj Kapur seamlessly inhabits the world of his characters, audiences are immersed in the rich emotions, subtle relationships, and cultural nuances of a bygone era. With warmth, wit, and profound sensitivity, Dopehri traces Amma Bi's deeply personal journey from loneliness and isolation to hope, resilience, and self-discovery.
More than a reading, Dopehri is an intimate theatrical experience that celebrates the beauty of storytelling, transporting audiences into the heart and soul of old Lucknow through the mastery of one of India's finest actors and storytellers.
