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             There is this delightful moment in the 1960 classic Mughal-e-Azam, after the iconic number "Teri Mehfil Mein Kismat Azmakar" which shows two courtesans musically battle it out for the affections and favour of Prince Salim, when the rajkumar offers them their reward. He presents Bahar - played by Nigar Sultana - with a red rose in bloom, and Anarkali - played by Madhubala - with thorns. To this, the latter makes the tender, poignant reply - "Je naseeb. Kaanton ko murjhane ka khauf nahin" (I am fortunate. Thorns have no fear of ever withering). The NSPA does what it does - convert ordinary public spaces into thriving performance venues - because hamein aapki mehfil mein kismat azmana bada achchha lagta hai! We hope to bump into you at railway stations, libraries, maybe even a gym - and if we're really lucky, be at the receiving end of an offering of thorns!

Lastly - the NSPA is recruiting new artists - singers, musicians and bands - and is holding auditions tomorrow - Saturday the 19th - from 10 am- 1 pm. If interested, do call on +912222041257, and let us know you're dropping by, or just do it anyway. Our address is 16, First floor, Jolly Makers Chambers II, Nariman Point, Mumbai. 

Here's what we have lined up for next week - all you have to do is stop and listen.