Dastaan-e-Mukesh
A musical-theatrical tribute to Mukesh Chand Mathur
Venue: KCC 4th Floor Hall 1
Date: 19th December, 2026
“Kabhi kabhi mere dil mein khayal aata hai…” For generations, a few words have been enough to bring Mukesh and his unmistakable voice to mind. KCC presents Dastaan-e-Mukesh, a musical-theatrical tribute to Mukesh Chand Mathur, revisiting the songs, stories and screen memories through which his voice became an enduring part of Hindi cinema. Devanand Jha brings Mukesh’s much-loved songs to the stage, while Nidhikant Pandey traces the life and journey behind them. Come spend an evening remembering the music that gave voice to love, longing and heartbreak, and continues to find listeners across generations.
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Kolkata Centre for Creativity presents Dastaan-e-Mukesh, a musical-theatrical tribute to legendary playback singer Mukesh Chand Mathur, marking the 50th anniversary of his passing.
The production brings together biographical storytelling and live music to revisit the journey of a singer whose voice became closely associated with love, longing and emotional vulnerability in Hindi cinema.
Devanand Jha performs songs from Mukesh’s repertoire, while Nidhikant Pandey leads the narrative, placing the music within the singer’s life and wider contribution to Indian film music.
Presented by Three Arts Club 2.0, the production creates a bridge between cinematic memory and live performance, allowing audiences to return to familiar songs while encountering the story of the artist behind them.
Nidhikant Pandey is a media and theatre professional with over three decades of experience. He has been associated with Akashvani as a Hindi news reader, editor, announcer and drama artist, and has worked with Three Arts Club as an actor, writer and director.
Devanand Jha is an A-Grade artist of All India Radio, New Delhi, and a playback and devotional singer whose work spans film, folk, patriotic and devotional music. He is also a regular lead vocalist for Three Arts Club’s musical productions.
