Headlands Center for the Arts

A free performance followed by Sunday Supper at 6:30PM

Heer Waris Shah
A love story from Panjab

Experience South Asia’s celebrated poetic masterpiece—the story of Heer and her beloved Ranjha as they defy family, class, and fate. A lyrical journey of love so powerful it becomes an act of rebellion. 

Composed in the 18th century by Sufi poet Waris Shah, this modern adaptation honors Panjab’s rich oral storytelling tradition. Verses are sung in Panjabi, interwoven with English narration and carried by the live music of flute, mandolin, and tabla—weaving poetry, song, and story into a moving experience for both familiar and new audiences. 

A timeless love. A powerful resistance. A story that sings across centuries. 

Vocalist: Ishmeet Narula

Flute: Tejasvi Chakravarthy⎜Mandolin: Harinder Singh⎜Tabla: Gurdeep Singh

Narrators: Sadia Azmat and Sonia Dhami

Curated by: Sonia Dhami

This performance was developed by non-profit Art & Tolerance and is supported by the Sikh Foundation and Headlands Center for the Arts.

A Sunday Supper prepared by Chef Damon Little to follow at 6:30PM. 

Purchase your tickets for the Performance and Supper here.

The Performance is free and open to the public. Please RSVP here to attend. Limited capacity.

Tickets are required for dinner. Maximum 4 per order. Interested in our Members Ticket price? Visit our Give page to join, or contact Kristina Graber to learn more at kgraber@headlands.org.

Dinner will take place in The Mess Hall, on the first floor of Building 944, and is accessible to people with mobility aids. Artist program may take place on upper floors accessible only by stairs.