Tour of 6 cities across February 13 to 23
blending kathak, sufi, contemporary, and folk
dance in a mesmerizing tale of love and loss
Culture Reporter
Karachi: Khwaab, a captivating dance theatre production, is set to tour six cities across Sindh from February 13 to 23, blending kathak, sufi, contemporary, and folk dance styles in a mesmerizing tale of love and loss.
Produced by Mohsin Babar Productions and supported by the Ali Hasan Mangi Memorial Trust, Khwaab showcases the expressive power of dance as a storytelling medium.
Renowned choreographer and performing artist Mohsin Babar leads a troupe of 13 dancers, bringing his internationally acclaimed expertise to the stage. Trained by Hamid Hussain Shah Jaipuri and Shado Maharaj, Pakistan’s pioneering kathakars, Babar further honed his craft under Ustad Rajendra Ganggani in India and polished his contemporary dance skills in Germany.
Performance Schedule:
- Hyderabad – Mehran Arts Council – February 13 (12:00 PM)
- Larkana – Arts Council – February 19 (12:00 PM)
- Sukkur – Arts Council – February 20 (12:00 PM)
- Khairpur – Shah Abdul Latif University – February 21
- Dadu – Culture Department Auditorium – February 22 (9:00 PM)
- Sehwan – Folk and Craft Museum – February 23 (9:00 PM)
Khwaab promises a deeply immersive experience, celebrating the fusion of classical and modern dance traditions. The tour aims to enrich Sindh’s cultural landscape while promoting performing arts as a powerful means of storytelling.
The Ali Hasan Mangi Memorial Trust, dedicated to rural development across 500+ villages in seven districts of Sindh, is bringing Khwaab to diverse audiences, highlighting the artistic heritage of Pakistan.