Behind Lucknow Bioscope

Sanatkada Trust

Sanatkada Trust is the force powering Lucknow Bioscope. Since 2007, Sanatkada has worked to carve a niche for Lucknow’s rich and syncretic legacies through discussions, exhibitions, performances, recitals, seminars, and workshops - including restoration works for the iconic ghazal singer Begum Akhtar’s tomb.

For the past 17 years, Sanatkada has also hosted the Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival, drawing hundreds of thousands to experience Lucknow and the myriad aspects of its culture.

Incorporated in 2019, Sanatkada Trust was established to accommodate the expanding non-profit vision of Sanatkada and to better administer a growing scope of activities in Lucknow and the Awadh region.

Sanatkada Trust has been at the forefront of conservation and cultural stewardship efforts in the city for more than a decade thus, earning a name among artists, connoisseurs, historians, scholars, and visitors. Sanatkada Trust’s expertise in the field and commitment to fair and inclusive cultural practices, situates it uniquely in the museum ecosystem.

Lucknow Bioscope, a visionary initiative, seeks to build upon this legacy by becoming a dynamic museum dedicated to celebrating the syncretic essence of Lucknow. Through tangible artefacts and intangible treasures, it will capture the city's rich heritage and offer public access to both known and undiscovered treasures. By fostering research, preservation, communication, and exhibition of Lucknow's unique heritage within historical and contemporary contexts, Lucknow Bioscope will serve as the first museum dedicated to the spirit of Lakhnaviyat.

Together, Sanatkada Trust and Lucknow Bioscope are poised to continue their invaluable contributions to the cultural landscape of our city, ensuring that the essence of Lucknow's heritage is preserved and celebrated for generations to come.