Cultural ties of Lko & Kolkata on celluloid

Lucknow: The cultural conversation between Lucknow and Kolkata runs deeper than geography, unfolded through shared histories of food, faith, music and craftsmanship on Sunday. From ceremonial spaces to everyday kitchens, the two cities mirrored each other in striking ways.Food being most intimate of all links, Kakori kebab, sheermal and slow cooked korma, the icons of Awadhi cuisine, reached Calcutta after Nawab Wajid Ali Shah's exile to Matiaburj in the 19th century. The royal kitchens he established ensured Lucknow's culinary refinement blended seamlessly with Bengal's tastes, creating a legacy that survives in Calcutta's households even today was discussed at the Sanatkada Festival through the film ‘Raabta Lucknow, Calcutta Ka', directed by Apurva Shah. "Muharram in both cities is a deeply cultural event, in which poetry, craftsmanship and community participation come together," said the director.