LHI presents 'Tales from Our Cities'. In the first, we head to the lanes and by-lanes of Old Delhi in search of the grand Mughal capital of Shahjahanabad with Author, Historian and Convenor of INTACH's Delhi Chapter Dr Swapna Liddle

Jayateerth Mevundi, one of the leading vocalists of the Kirana Gharana of Khayal, narrates the technique and traditions of his Gharana to LHI's Nikhil Inamdar

Pandit Arun Dravid, the noted vocalist of the Jaipur Gharana of Khayal, shares his insights into the journey of the Gharana with LHI's Nikhil Inamdar.

LHI's Nikhil Inamdar discovers the Agra Gharana of Khayal and its subtle musical nuances, with Ustad Raja Miyan.

Neela Bhagwat, one of the most noted exponents of the Gwalior Gharana of Khayal, explains what makes it so unique. LHI's Nikhil Imandar discovers the fascinating nuances of the Gwalior Gharana, the oldest and most prominent Khayal Gharanas.

Khayal, the modern genre of classical singing in Northern India, popularized by Amir Khusro in the 13th century, saw a great revival in the 18th century. LHI’s Nikhil Inamdar tells us how the tide turned for Khayal.