Mar 26: As part of its vibrant cultural programming, the International Film Festival of Delhi 2026 (IFFD) presents a special evening of Dastangoi titled “Dastan–e–Guru Dutt” by acclaimed dastangoi Fouzia Dastango at Bharat Mandapam.
Curated under IFFD’s “Cultural Evenings” segment, this unique performance pays tribute to legendary filmmaker Guru Dutt, weaving together cinema, memory, and the rich tradition of dastangoi. Through the evocative art of dastangoi, Fouzia Dastango brings alive the poetic world, creative struggles, and timeless legacy of Guru Dutt, offering audiences an immersive cultural experience.
The research for Dastan–e–Guru Dutt has been undertaken by Ms. Asha Batra, Founder of Cinemaazi, a private digital archive and research centre on Indian cinema, while the production is supported by Vikas Jalan.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, 28th March 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
IFFD 2026, supported by Delhi Tourism, is hosting a series of curated cultural evenings from March 26 to 29, featuring renowned artists across music, storytelling, and performance. Fouzia Dastango presentation stands out as a compelling confluence of cinema and classical dastangoi traditions.
The festival invites cinephiles, literature enthusiasts, and lovers of performing arts to witness this rare narrative experience that celebrates one of Indian cinema’s most iconic visionaries.
