Ismat Chughtai | CHUIMUI | Shashwita Sharma
On a train, journeying with precious cargo within herself, she comes to realise her place in the present, through her past, with an eye on the future. How different freedom looks from within and without!
Patras Bokhari | MARHOOM KI YAAD MEIN | KC Shankar
Why have enemies when you can have friends? This roller-coaster journey of laughs delves into the strange connection between friendship and honesty, humour and pain, comedy and tragedy.
Ticket price inclusive of venue entry, unlimited Sangria or a tea, and a platter of kebabs.

Ismat Chughtai
Ismat Chughtai is one of India’s most accomplished fiction writers and epitomised the 20th-century women writers of Urdu: enlightened, bold, iconoclastic, progressive and feminist. Chughtai’s flowing and spontaneous style, occasionally peppered with satirical or witty remarks, makes reading a delight.
Patras Bokhari
Patras Bokhari ranks among the most outstanding writers of humour in Urdu. He graduated from Cambridge University, served as the principal of GC University, was chosen as Director General of All India Radio and was appointed as the first Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations.

Jashn-E-Qalam Storytelling
A collective of professional stage & screen actors, celebrating the beauty and brilliance of Hindustani Literature with solo performances of short stories at theatres, cafés, academic institutions, offices, homes & even public parks. Devoid of any sets, props or costume; they wield the power of the voice & body to communicate; transporting the listener into the magical world of imagination. They have also partnered with BMS Jukebox, Storytel & Saregama to create Digital Audio Stories.
Shashwita Sharma
A professional actor in Theatre, Film & Telvision and a Kathak Dancer, Shashwita Sharma was born into a rich tradition of music. She was trained in Hindustani Classical Music (Vocal) by her Mother & Guru - Dr.Neelima Sharma. While graduating from Delhi University, she became a disciple of Kathak Maestro - Pt. Birju Maharaj and continues her training in Dance.
KC Shankar
A professional stage & screen actor, KC Shankar has been with 'The Phoenix Players', an acclaimed English Theatre company under the guidance of thespians - Salim Ghouse & Anita Salim since 2009. He has worked on productions based on the writings of Neil Simon, Edgar Allan Poe & Franz Kafka.

What is Safarnama?
Safarnama is a new initiative by Taftoon, with the intention of discovering the history and culture of the places and people along the Grand Trunk Road through stories, poetry, music, and more.
What can I expect from the evening?
Through the interactive performances of the stories, the evening will transport you to another time, pulling you right back to relook at the present, through a journey muddled with laughter, mirth, and perspective. All this with unlimited sangria and an assortment of exquisite kebabs from the region of the stories.
Is the free drink coupon valid for any drink from the menu?
The free coupon is for unlimited Sangria or tea and a vegetarian or non vegetarian kebab platter from a pre-fixed menu. But there is also a full menu available to order from as well, which will be charged on a la carte basis.
Is there other alcohol besides sangria?
Yes, there is a full bar menu available, chargeable on a la carte basis.