Haay Bhalobashi
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Date: 19 December, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM onwards
Venue: KCC Backyard
Recommended age: 16+
Standing only | No seating available
As a part of AMI Arts Festival 2025, Kolkata Centre for Creativity presents Haay Bhalobashi, a collaborative stage experience where Lakkhichhara’s powerful rock sound meets the soulful, multicultural music of The Arko Mukhaerjee Collective honouring the legacy of Moheener Ghoraguli, the cult classic Bangla band.
This is going to be a one-of-a-kind performance, where Lakkhichhara brings the pulse of city life, rebellion, and electric intensity, while Arko and his ensemble offer an earthy, fluid sensibility shaped by folk traditions and global sonic journeys. Together, they create a rare concoction - the music doesn’t just blend, it transforms, while paying tribute to Moheener Ghoraguli, whose music carved new paths for Bengali music.
Join us to witness a musical moment that cannot be replicated, steeped in the warmth of memory and nostalgia.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Arko Mukhaerjee is a Kolkata-based vocalist and urban folk artist, trained in North Indian classical music. His work traces the roots of Bengali and Indian folk while naturally blending them with blues, world, and tribal music traditions. He sings in more than 15 languages and has collaborated with musicians across Europe, Africa, and South Asia, performing at festivals around the world. His collective’s sound feels both grounded and experimental, shaped by travel, listening, and a deep love for shared musical storytelling.
Lakkhichhara is a veteran Bengali rock band from Kolkata, formed in 1995 under the mentorship of Gautam Chattopadhyay. Known for shaping the Bangla Rock movement, their music blends originality, lyric depth, and a powerful stage presence. With six studio albums, international tours, and a fan base spanning generations, the band continues to evolve while staying rooted in their sound. Lakkhichhara remains one of the most influential and enduring names in contemporary Bengali music
