A Tribute to Mah Laqa Bai

HYDERABAD: Head to the Kuchipudi Dance Performance ‘A Thanksgiving Dance by Haleem Khan today at LV Prasads Labs. The dance recital follows the story of Mah Laqa Bai who was a 18th century Urdu poetess in Hyderabad, during the Nizam’s rule.

A poetess, courtesan and philanthropist, Mah Laqa Bai reached heights of fame through her works.

Her monument was recently restored to its former glory by the US Consulate Hyderabad in 2011. As a great admirer of Mah Laqa, Haleem Khan has taken it upon himself to thank the US Consulate with his specially choreographed program today at 7 pm at LV Prasad Labs, Road No.2, Banjara Hills.