Art thrives in Lucknow: Avtar Gill

Veteran film and television actor Avtar Gill, known for his roles in films like 'Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyun Aata Hai', '

Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin

', 'Arilift' and 'Wazir', was in the city recently to act in a play titled '

Wrong Number

'.
The '

Nukkad

' actor who has been coming to Lucknow often, said, "I have been here several times in the past few decades for plays, shooting and also for personal reasons. I have a lot of friends here in Lucknow. I have been getting so many calls from Lucknow friends who are in Mumbai asking about my whereabouts and about the venue of the play. And they assure me that whenever I am staging a play here, my show will be housefull and what better thing can I ask for."
Ask him what he likes most about the city, and Avtar replies, "Lucknow is filled with people who love their culture and art. It is very vibrant with lots of plays, cinema, poetry and mushaira being organised here regularly. Also, for an artist, this city holds a special place in his heart because the audience here is very sensitive and is well aware of the nuances of the art forms. I would say, art in every form thrives in Lucknow."