The Story of Nawabs from a Nawab Himself | Nawab Masood Abdullah

Step into the world of royal legacy and cultural elegance in this episode of Left, Right, Centre, as we speak with Nawab Masood Abdullah - a direct descendant of the Royal Nawabs of Lucknow. In this interesting conversation, he shares stories of his ancestral home, Sheesh Mahal, the rich tehzeeb of Lucknow, and the importance of preserving heritage in today’s fast-changing world. A passionate theatre enthusiast and actor in films like Gulabo Sitabo, Nawab Masood brings history to life through performance and personal narrative. He speaks passionately about Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, debunking colonial narratives that tried to defame him, and highlighting his deep love for both Hindus and Muslims - a true symbol of communal harmony. He also clears the air around royal claimants vs true lineage, discussing intriguing cases like Begum Wilayat and Princess Fay Jahan Ara, and sheds light on the confusion over who really belongs to the Nawabi bloodline. 00:00 - Montage 02:28 - Introduction 03:07 - The Story Behind Sheesh Mahal 06:46 - A Look into the Nawabs of Awadh 10:06 - Wajid Ali Shah: The Secular Face of Awadh 10:51 - The Royal Claimants of Awadh (असली नवाब, नकली नवाब कौन?) 17:02 - Nawabeen-e-Sheesh Mahal vs Nawab Shishmahal 18:01 - The Fascinating Tale of Begum Wilayat and Princess Fay Jahan Ara 23:26 - Asaf-ud-Daula and the Making of Bada Imambada 29:23 - How Some Royal Families Fell into Poverty 31:34 - Why Didn't Lucknow Turn Its Heritage Into Tourism? 33:40 - The Mesmerising Architecture of Bhool Bhulaiya 36:18 - Nawab vs Nabob: A Linguistic Journey 38:22 - Revisiting the Legacy of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah 43:12 - Fact or Fiction? Examining Guzishta Lucknow 46:11 - Can Nawabi Culture Survive in Modern-Day Lucknow? 51:51 - Lucknow’s Culinary Heritage: Kebabs and Persian-Iranian Influence 01:05:09 - Working with Amitabh Bachchan in Gulabo Sitabo 01:07:17 - Why Masood Abdullah Chose to Stay in Lucknow 01:11:16 - Conclusion From profound conversations to explosive discussions, uncover stories that matter. Be part of ideas that could potentially change the way you think and perceive the world around you. Welcome to Basic Funde Clear, the home of Dialogue, Discussions & Discourse! Follow us on:- Instagram:-   / basicfundeclear   Facebook:-   / basicfundeclear   Twitter:-   / basicfundeclear   Subscribe now for a diverse mix of engaging content: Batkahi On Batkahi, meet the people who have shaped Lucknow into what it is today, and celebrate the city’s adab and tehzeeb.    • Batkahi   Qisson Ki Kitab Embark on a journey of captivating stories and life lessons.    • Qisson Ki Kitab   Janhit Mein Jaari Explore pressing social issues and their impact on society.    • Janhit Mein Jaari   Aisa Kyun Hota Hai? Join author Sharad Bindal as he unravels myths, facts, and traditions, revealing the untold stories behind our cherished festivals and cultural heritage!    • ऐसा क्यों होता है?   Left Right Centre Smart, witty, and downright fun—conversations with Nitin Sukhija are always a blast!    • Left Right Centre (LRC)