Return of Khusrau

How about soaking in some qawwali,as Humayun’s tomb shines breathtakingly in the backdrop? Delhi’s Sufi festival Jahan-e-Khusrau is back after a gap of three years and at its original venue. The Humayun’s Tomb was the venue from 2000 through 2006. “Then in 2007,we were asked to shift to Quli Khan’s Tomb at the Mehrauli Archaeological Park,” says Muzaffar Ali,who has conceptualised the festival,“but the place didn’t have the right atmosphere and we weren’t inspired enough to carry on the festival there.” This year,the feisty Pakistani Sufi singer Abida Parveen (right) will regale the audience with the throaty rendition of Dum mast Qalandar. Also look out for Japanese Odissi exponent Masako Ono who will be performing on the opening day. The four-day extravaganza also includes a ballet on Bulleh Shah choreographed by Astad Deboo and accompanied by vocalist Malini Awasthi and drummers from Manipur. The festival is on from February 25 to 28. Contact 96504 44444.