In Hyderabad, a unique laser-based light and sound show ‘The Kohinoor Story’, with a water screen and musical fountain on the waves of Hussain Sagar, added glitter to the glory of Hussain Sagar that’s surrounded by the latest iconic structures like the Secretariat, B R Ambedkar Statue, Amara Jyothy. Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy inaugurated the project last evening at Sanjeevaiah Park in Hyderabad. A multipurpose gallery built in Snajeevaiah Park to enable people to watch shows was also inaugurated.

Speaking on the occasion, the minister said the new laser show at the Hussain Sagar is going to be another jewel in the crown of tourist attractions that the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad currently possess. The Light and Sound Show depicts the story of the world’s most coveted diamond, the ‘Kohinoor’, which was mined from the rich soils of Telangana. The genesis of Kohinoor and its journey across cultures and continents is an interesting story. For a variety of reasons, this story has not been effectively brought into the public domain. The script was written by SS Kanchi under the supervision of Rajya Sabha member S. Vijayendra Prasad. A majority of light and sound shows across India have always been located at sites that have historical significance, but a laser-based light and sound show on the waves of a lake is a new experiment. A series of fountains transform into a screen on the lake of Hussain Sagar, showcasing a colourful video image rendering the story of Kohinoor and through Kohinoor, the story of Telangana and the cultural and civilisational heritage of the nation.

The show features India’s largest and tallest water fountain, with a height of 260 feet and dimensions of 540×130. The show marries technological innovation with educational storytelling, highlighting significant historical and educational narratives.