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Things to do in Delhi this week

Discover what's worth doing in Delhi this entire week!

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Sacred or unhinged... pick your lane. This week, a sitar legend is going electric. Niladri Kumar brings four decades of classical pedigree and his self-invented zitar to a Sunday slot, ruffling purists in the most listenable way possible. If your week needs a circus instead of a concert hall, Rambo Circus is still running its giraffe-cycle, laser-show spectacle at NCUI through Sunday. Saturday, though, is the big swing night: Shreya Priyam Roy digs into family dysfunction at The Laugh Store, while Taj Palace counters with Hariharan, fifteen thousand songs deep into his catalogue, for anyone willing to pay hotel-concert prices. Close the week out at Bharat Mandapam, where Rahul Deshpande turns devotional Marathi music into something between a concert and a reset button.

What to do in Delhi this week

Faces and Facets: Satyajit Ray in Colour | Exhibition

Up on the second floor at DAG, this exhibition brings colour to the deliciously monochrome mood that we know from Satyajit Ray’s films. Captured by celebrated photographer Nemai Ghosh, these vivid coloured photographs offer a rare glimpse into the life of one of India’s greatest artists, directors and music composers. Expect handwritten letters, annotated scripts, markings on old-school Kodak film reels, and striking behind-the-scenes imagery straight from Ray’s sets.

When: On until July 4. Open Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm.
Where: DAG, 22A Windsor Place, Janpath, New Delhi
Entry: Free

Rambo Circus 

Fit for families of all sizes, the award-winning Rambo Circus returns on popular demand. It's a welcome throwback in a city where circus culture has all but disappeared into memory. The 90-minute spectacle packs in sky walking, a laser show, duo acts, and playful routines featuring slinkies, ball juggling and gravity-defying balance work. The real scene-stealers, though, are the giraffe cycle and unicycling.

When: June 20-28
Where: NCUI Auditorium
Tickets: â‚¹400 onwards

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Premium Priyam | Stand Up

This one’s a bold, funny and deeply personal stand-up special from Shreya Priyam Roy. Staying true to her signature observational style, Roy digs into growing up, navigating relationships and the ongoing project of finding her identity. She brings a mix of dark comedy, disarming honesty and intelligent storytelling to the stage. Expect, too, the occasional detour into gloriously awkward family dynamics, just when you think you’ve recovered.

When: June 27, 5pm
Where:The Laugh Store, DLF, Cyberhub, Gurgaon
Tickets: â‚¹500

Hariharan Live | Taj Palace

Delhi’s premium hotel chain, Taj, is back with a big-ticket musical flex: Padma Shri Hariharan in concert. Part of its ‘Live Concerts Series’ (this one’s episode 4), this follows earlier nights headlined by Rekha Bhardwaj, Shilpa Rao and Kailash Kher. Expect curated food and beverage pairings to match the mood. And then there’s Hariharan: playback, bhajan and ghazal legend with a catalogue nudging 15,000 songs across Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu and beyond. At this point, ‘versatile’ feels like an understatement.

When: June 27, 8pm
Where: Taj Palace Hotel, Delhi
Tickets: â‚¹5,000

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Abhangawari by Rahul Deshpande | Marathi music

Abhangwari is Rahul Deshpande in his full cultural main character era. The National Award-winning classical singer and actor is best known for Me Vasantrao and now a towering name in Marathi arts and cinema. This concert brings together Abhangas, Bhajans and devotional compositions dedicated to Lord Vitthala (Vithoba) in a set that’s equal parts concert and spiritual reset.

When: June 28, 7pm
Where: Bharat Mandapam, Delhi
Tickets: â‚¹750

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