Cityscapes - Lucknow (04.34 Mins.)
Channel: Indian Diplomacy
Date: 07/07/2011

Cityscapes' is a six part series on six cities of India representing the diverse nature and histories of cities in India. 'Lucknow' is a journey into the heart of a city that owes its rich culture to the Nawabs who were patrons of the arts. Attempts by the British to change this identity failed despite the exile of Wajid Ali Shah. The musical traditions and the dance forms continue to make their presence felt on the cultural fabric of India. The film provides a unique experience of Lucknow- a taste of the delectable dumpukht and tunda kebab, dialogue with Nawab Jaffar Mir Abdullah, descendant of the lineage of Asaf-ud-Daula and Wajid Ali Shah, the intricate Chikan work, classical music and dance, and much more. The city still shares a strong bond with the past.