Discover the untold story of Zahoor Alam, a renowned theatre artist from Nainital and a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. Learn how he has kept Kumaoni Holi traditions—including *Baithki*, *Khari*, and *Mahila Holi*—alive for the past 50 years through the organization ‘Yugmanch’.
In this special documentary by @Thirdpolelive, we speak with Uttarakhand’s theatre legend, Zahoor Alam. A resident of Nainital, Zahoor Alam not only successfully staged historic plays like *Andha Yug* but also dedicated his entire life to the culture and theatre of the mountains. Watch this video to learn the full story of his struggles, the founding of Yugmanch, and his monumental efforts to preserve the famous Holi traditions of Kumaon.
