‘Ek Lamhaa Zindagi’ brings a poignant love story to stage at Kolkata Centre for Creativity
Written, directed and performed by Juhi Babbar Soni, the production blended storytelling with poetry, shayari and emotional reflections, creating an intimate yet powerful theatrical experience for the audience. The narrative explored themes of friendship, longing and devotion, weaving together personal memories with historical context.
The performance also carried a strong theatrical legacy, being closely connected to veteran theatre personality Nadira Zaheer Babbar. Through its layered storytelling and heartfelt performance, the play celebrated the endurance of love across decades.
Juhi Babbar Soni, a recipient of the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for her contribution to Indian arts, is a noted name in contemporary theatre. Alongside her stage work, she has appeared in films such as Faraaz, which premiered at the London Film Festival, as well as Aiyaary and Farrey, and the series The Great Shamsuddin Family on JioHotstar. The Kolkata performance added another memorable chapter to the play’s acclaimed run across India and abroad.
Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”
end of article
Featured in Entertainment
- Gwen Stefani shares her ‘spiritual' pregnancy experience at 44
- ‘Karuppu’ release: RJ Balaji denies dispute with producer
- Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' co-star defends him Murugadoss' claims
- Celebs who reported gunshots outside their homes
- Love & War: Multiple reshoots drive up budget of RK starrer
- Samantha to share screen with Salman in Raj-DK's project?
Trending Stories
- Jamie Lever opens up about brother Jesse Lever’s tumour battle: 'The first surgery failed'
- Gaurav Khanna opens up about his possible return to Anupamaa and addresses questions about his Bigg Boss 19 prize money and car; says, “I’m yet to receive them”
- Tamannaah Bhatia’s trainer Siddhartha Singh warns against eating these 3 foods before a workout
- 20-year-old declares himself first Gen Z president of new country after discovering unclaimed land
- 8 Indian breakfasts with more protein than eggs
- What is the WISA Act? All about the new US bill that aims to roll back Trump’s H-1B restrictions
- Thrown out of her home for dreaming too big: A woman’s journey from a rural artisan to a Padma Shri awardee
- Arjun Tendulkar weds Saaniya Chandhok: Who is Ravi Ghai? India's ice cream baron and Arjun’s grandfather-in-law
- ‘Dhurandhar 2’ OTT release: Platform and streaming date for Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller revealed - Reports
- Dhurandhar 2 Trailer Release: Ram Gopal Varma hails Aditya Dhar’s vision; 4-hour film out Mar 19
Photostories
- Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, Nora Fatehi: Bollywood stars with foreign citizenship
- Dry or irritated eyes even without screen time? Ophthalmologist explains the hidden everyday causes and habits that can keep your eyes healthy
- 5 mistakes to avoid while making idlis at home
- TV shows based on best-selling novels: Tumhaari Paakhi, Chandrakanta and more.
- LPG shortage fears grip major cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata; hotels, restaurants, food sector worst hit
- Frequent bloating, acidity or constipation? Doctor explains the common digestive problems people ignore and simple lifestyle changes that can fix them
- Rihanna to Salman Khan: Celebs who reported gunshots outside their homes
- Baby names inspired by ancient Indian literature
- Why mud homes remain cool in summers: 5 ancient homemaking techniques that need to come back
- 7 high-protein sandwiches for a quick breakfast
Up Next
Start a Conversation
Post comment