An intimate evening with Ustad Iqbal Farooqui—stories, raagas, kahwa, and calm. Hear lost melodies and feel music turn personal in a candlelit South Delhi living room.
Sitar & Story: With Ustad
Music & Dance Experience
South Delhi, Delhi
6 Guests · 1 hour and 30 minutes ·
Experience hosted by Ustad Iqbal Farooqui
What will happen
What this experience offers
Private Mehfil-style Sitar performance & stories
Raag breakdown
Tal clapping
Musical memory-sharing
Warm kahwa
Handwritten raag names
Postcard of his 1967 All India Radio pass
Live performance
conversational storytelling
Audio permission
Designed for
This experience has been crafted keeping in mind · Everyone, Family, Creators & Hobbyists, Friends' Group
Event is tailored for a capacity of maximum of 6 guests.
This experience is hosted in Private event format by the buddy
Food preference can be shown in interest
Feelings people associate with this experience
Artistic, Serenity, Lively, Bustling
Appreciating, Listening, Seeing, Healing
Vibing, Bold, Sarcasm, Unconventional
Guest requirements
Guests ages 18 and above can attend
What to bring?
An open ear, socks (shoes off), optional notebook or recorder
Approximate arrival area
South Delhi, Delhi, India
Exact arrival details are shared after a confirmed booking.
I am Iqbal — not the Iqbal from albums or films, but the one who played behind them. I trained under my mamu in Bhopal, moved to Bombay in the 60s, and spent three decades doing music for others.
Availability
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Experience Ethics
No clapping during raag. Listen with your eyes too. Ask, don’t assume. Switch off phones until the end.
Safety guidelines
Small room, ventilated. Seated on carpets or chairs by request. Candles used, careful movement advised.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation before 72 hours. Review the Buddy's full cancellation policy which applies even if you cancel for illness or disruptions caused by unforeseeable reasons.