Lucknow, Feb. 4 -- "The social image of Wajid Ali Shah as portrayed by the English has made people misunderstand him. Shah was an artist, but there is a need to understand at what level he pursued art. This can only be possible by reading about him." This was shared by author Timsal Masud, who was speaking on the fourth day of five-day Sanatkada Lucknow Festival on Monday.

"He was a 'badshah' (king or leader). We can only understand how right or wrong he was while pursuing his interests only when we critically analyse the way he has done them. He composed songs, wrote dialogues and directed the play, 'Kissa Radha Kanhaiya Ka', but only when a director critically analyses it will he truly understand the work," said Masud.

He spoke about ...