Jashn-e-Rekhta

Step into the atmosphere of a live mushaira with Vijendra Singh Parwaz at Jashn-e-Rekhta , where poetry meets presence, craft, and emotion. In this special session, Parwaz brings his distinct voice, lyrical depth, and commanding stage energy to an audience that lives and breathes Urdu adab. From sharp observations to tender feelings, this live performance captures the magic of spoken poetry in its...

Listen to Javed Akhtar live at Jashn-e-Rekhta in the grand mushaira filled with powerful shayari, sharp thought, and timeless Urdu poetry. This special session captures the voice, wit, and emotional depth that make Javed Akhtar one of the most admired poets and lyricists of our time. A must-listen for lovers of Urdu adab, live poetry, and classic mushaira culture.

Experience the magic of live Urdu poetry with Azhar Iqbal at the Grand Mushaira, Jashn-e-Rekhta . In this powerful session, Azhar Iqbal brings his unmistakable voice, sharp thought, and emotional depth to the stage, reminding us why mushairas continue to hold such a special place in literary culture. From nazm and ghazal ke ehsaas to the electricity of a live audience, this performance captures th...

Why does so much Indian music feel incomplete without Urdu? In this conversation, Swanand Kirkire and Varun Grover join Naghma Sahar to explore how Urdu shapes the emotional language of Indian songs, poetry, and film music. From love and longing to grief and memory, they unpack why certain words land deeper, sound richer, and stay with us longer. This is a thoughtful discussion on songwriting, lyr...

A powerful evening of Urdu poetry with Waseem Barelvi at Jashn-e-Rekhta 2025 . This session brings together some of Waseem Barelvi’s most moving and relevant shayari on identity, self-respect, human relationships, social inequality, and the changing realities of city life . The performance also features his much-loved lines on unity, dignity, and staying true to yourself , before closing with an e...

What does patriotism sound like in poetry? In this thought-provoking episode, Javed Akhtar joins Anisur Rahman for a rich conversation on Urdu poetry, nationalism, identity, belonging, and the idea of nationhood in the subcontinent. Moving through literature and history, Javed Akhtar reflects on how Urdu poets responded to their times, how the language of patriotism changed across generations, and...

Did Bollywood lose its Urdu soul? At Jashn-e-Rekhta , Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah sit down with Saif Mahmood to talk about the place of the Urdu language in Bollywood, the legacy of writers like Manto and Ismat Chughtai, and why Urdu literature still feels so alive today. And just when the conversation feels most reflective, it ends with a charming live recital of Ghalib’s witty petitio...

Javed Akhtar and Dr. Arfa Sayeda Zehra come together at Jashn-e-Rekhta Dubai for a powerful conversation on Urdu language, Urdu culture, and identity in today’s world. From the fading of mother tongues to the rise of English, this episode explores why Urdu still matters, how language shapes society, and why poetry and storytelling continue to connect people across generations and borders. A must-l...

From poetic Urdu to punchy street slang, how did Hindi cinema change so much? At Jashn-e-Rekhta , Anurag Kashyap and Sudhir Mishra , in conversation with Atika Farooqui , reflect on the shifting language of Hindi cinema and the fading presence of Urdu within it. Moving between memory, craft, and cultural change, they explore how speech on screen began to mirror class, region, realism, and a new ci...

At Jashn-e-Rekhta , Gulzar and Divya Dutta come together for a moving conversation on Urdu language, Urdu culture, poetry, writing, and identity . Gulzar shares intimate memories, thoughtful reflections on Ghalib and cinema, light humour, and soulful nazms on tenderness, memory, and time. A beautiful listen for anyone who loves Urdu, literature, and timeless conversations. . YouTube Link