watchKCC hosts real life love story inspired journey as a theatre productionJuhi Babbar Soni presents ‘Ek Lamhaa Zindagi’ as a tribute to her grandparentsKolkata Centre for Creativity will host ‘Ek Lamhaa Zindagi – A Love Story 1938-1979’, a theatrical journey inspired by the real-life love story of theatre artiste Juhi Babbar Soni’s grandparents, set against the defining moments of India’s history. The production, written, directed, and performed by Soni, and Makarand Deshpande, carries a rich generational legacy, further deepened by its connection to theatre veteran Nadira Zaheer Babbar. Set amid a momentous times of India’s history, the play explores love tested by time, distance, and national upheaval, sustained through commitment and sacrifice. The narrative is rich with shayari, friendship, and emotional nuance, a masterpiece woven with the strings of passion and historical reflection. Soni is a leading name in Indian theatre and a recipient of the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for her contribution to Indian arts.

Source: The Telegraph March 05, 2026 10:49 UTC