Global Premiere of ‘My Name is Jaan’: A Tribute to the Timeless Legacy of Gauhar Jaan

The play intricately weaves musical performances showcasing Gauhar Jaan’s exceptional talent across Indian classical forms such as Khayal, Thumri, and Kirtan, all performed by Arpita Chatterjee. Each performance is more than a mere rendition—it reflects Gauhar Jaan’s identity, struggles, and resilience. The production highlights key moments from her artistic journey, personal battles, and her lasting impact on the cultural fabric of India. The carefully selected songs transport the audience to her time, offering a glimpse into her immense contribution to Indian music.

Set against the backdrop of colonial India, the play also touches on the socio-political challenges and personal betrayals Gauhar Jaan faced. From her beginnings in Banaras to her celebrated performances in Calcutta, the narrative is a powerful testament to her indomitable spirit. Her connection to Germany through the gramophone recording adds a global dimension to her legacy, underscoring her influence beyond borders. My Name is Jaan is a tribute to the legendary figure who played a pivotal role in the enduring cultural exchange between India and Germany, a relationship that spans over a century.

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The tour promises to be an unmissable experience, celebrating the life and legacy of Gauhar Jaan while shining a light on her contributions to the global music scene.

My Name is Jaan was launched in Kolkata with multiple successful shows. It was applauded by eminent personalities from the performing arts fraternity –

“The Conceptualisation, the script, the stage, the music all came together in an absolutely brilliant way.” By Debanjan chakravorty, Director British Council.

s “Putting together such a long performance including acting and singing arpita had worked really hard.” By Pt. Ajoy Chakraborty, Hindustani Classical  Maestro.

 “Arpita had done a wonderful job. A very difficult job. To sing the songs such beautifully, to bring out the generation through acting is an extremely difficult task done by Arpita.” By Goutam Ghosh. Film Director

 “To handle such a bold subject so deftly , that too acting solo and singing gauhar Jaan’s songs is not an easy task.” By Pt Tejendra Narayan Majumdar. Legendary sarod player.

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