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Anand Bakshi, the legendary Bollywood lyricist, suffered the pains of Partition, and even served in the Navy and the Army before writing lyrics to Bollywood songs.

“The issues we raise affect not just women, but men as well. And, that is why our band has so many male supporters. At the end of the day, gender equality is not shifting oppression from one to the other. It is about eliminating it altogether.”

The festival is open for everyone to perform, paint, sing, sculpt, click, sow, farm, cook, stay, learn, enjoy and collaborate to make it all the more meaningful.

Several songs in Bollywood have celebrated the spirit of our cities and towns over the years. Here's a glimpse into some of them.