Jashn-e-Rekhta

What happens when a new generation of Urdu poets takes the stage and turns heartbreak, anxiety, love, loneliness, and identity into unforgettable shayari? In this powerful live mushaira from Jashn-e-Rekhta , host Jani Lakhnavi brings together some of the most exciting young voices in contemporary Urdu poetry. Featuring Sarmad Khan, Kashif Syed, Saqib Amraz, Sharjeel Ansari, Qamar Abbas Qamar, Saif...

In this live talk at Jashn-e-Rekhta, Swami Oma The Akk speaks of Urdu not as a language alone, but as a maashooq . Something intimate, fragrant, elusive, and deeply felt. Through the poetry of Meer, Ghalib, and Iqbal , he opens three ways of seeing life. Meer becomes the voice of loss, surrender, memory, and the pain that softens the soul. Iqbal stands for courage, becoming, and the pull of the fu...

What if Urdu is not just a language, but an entire way of seeing the world? In this live conversation, Dr. Arfa Sayeda Zehra reveals why Urdu carries far more than words. It carries adaab , memory, poetry, emotion, and a complete civilizational ethos. Joined by Saif Mahmood and Moin Mir at Jashn-e-Rekhta, she speaks about why Urdu belongs to everyone, not to one religion, one nation, or one class....

In this episode at Jashn-e-Rekhta, we explore the timeless poetry and lasting legacy of Meer Taqi Meer, the poet many revere as Khuda-e-Sukhan . Through an engaging conversation featuring Farhat Ehsas, Shafey Kidwai, and Sarfaraz Khalid, this session looks at how Meer shaped the emotional language of Urdu poetry and gave the ghazal a voice that still feels alive today. The episode reflects on Meer...

Can you really tell the difference between great poetry and bad poetry? In this fascinating live session from Jashn-e-Rekhta , Dr. Salman Akhtar shares 4 signs of bad poetry and explains why some verses may sound poetic, but still fail to leave a mark. With humour, honesty, and deep literary insight, he speaks about shallow expression, damaged language, weak thought, and the loss of rhythm in mode...

In this episode of Rekhta Guftgu , actor Ali Fazal opens up like never before. From being born in Delhi and growing up in Lucknow, to discovering theatre at school, chasing independence in college, and finding his way through films like 3 Idiots, Fukrey, Victoria & Abdul , and Mirzapur , this is a conversation full of honesty, memory, craft, and culture. Ali speaks about childhood, literature,...

In this episode of Rekhta Guftgu , Syed Mohammad Irfan sits down with Jaideep Ahlawat for an honest, deeply reflective conversation on rejection, patience, and the long road to recognition. Jaideep looks back on his childhood in Kharkada near Rohtak, growing up in a family of teachers, dreaming first of the Indian Army, and facing repeated setbacks after clearing written exams but failing the SSB....

In this episode of Rekhta Guftgu , filmmaker Imtiaz Ali opens up about the failures, doubts, and turning points that shaped his journey long before Bollywood success found him. In a deeply honest conversation with Irfan, he reflects on failing ninth grade, discovering theatre at Hindu College, finding creative grounding with Act One, and arriving in Mumbai without a fixed plan. He talks about lear...

In this episode of Rekhta Guftgu , Prof. Gopichand Narang , one of the most influential Urdu critics, scholars and linguists of our time, reflects on a life shaped by memory, migration and literature. He speaks about his childhood in Balochistan and Punjab, the experience of Partition, his early relationship with books, and the journey that drew him toward Urdu. The conversation moves through Mir,...

In this episode, Raj Babbar and Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub join Ambreen Khan for a warm, deeply personal conversation on Urdu, Hindustani identity, cinema, theatre, and the shared cultural memory of India. Raj Babbar looks back at the home he grew up in, where the Urdu newspaper Milaap arrived regularly and even the Gita was read in Urdu script. From childhood memories linked to Ghalib and Nazeer Akba...

In this warm and thoughtful Jashn-e-Rekhta conversation, Dia Mirza joins Atika Farooqui for a deeply personal exchange on memory, language, identity, and purpose. From growing up in Hyderabad in a home shaped by Urdu poetry and literature, to finding her own voice in public life, Dia reflects on the experiences that formed her inner world. The episode also opens into her commitment to the environm...

In this Guftgu episode, Manoj Bajpayee speaks with unusual honesty about cinema, craft, and the kind of inner life that keeps an actor growing. He reflects on how the pandemic changed theatres, streaming, and the way people now live with stories, fear, and habit. He believes cinema will return, but not in the old way, and makes a strong case for theatres and OTT existing side by side. The conversa...

In this episode of Guftugu , Adarsh Gourav opens up about the road from My Name Is Khan to The White Tiger , the performance that brought him global attention and award nominations. He talks about growing up with music in Jamshedpur, moving to Mumbai, discovering acting later than expected, and building his craft through theatre, training, auditions, and relentless observation. Adarsh shares behin...

In this episode, singer Shilpa Rao reflects on the journey that shaped her, from growing up in Jamshedpur to building a career in Bollywood and independent music. Before becoming one of the most loved voices in Indian music, she worked as a jingle singer , and slowly found her space through discipline, patience, and deep faith in her craft. Shilpa speaks about her debut with “Javeda Zindagi” from...

A voice like Tahir Faraz does not fade. It lingers. In this special Jashn-e-Rekhta episode, experience the live shayari of Tahir Faraz through nazms and verses that still feel achingly alive. From “Koi Aansu Jo Kagaz Bhigo Jayega” to “Ek Misra Hu Main, Ek Misra Ho Tum” , every line carries the grace, heartbreak, and beauty that made his poetry unforgettable. This episode stands as both a live poet...

In this striking Jashn-e-Rekhta segment, Zehra Nigah is introduced as the presiding voice of the mushaira and delivers a reading that feels both lyrical and razor-sharp. She begins with her nazm “Jungle Ka Qanoon” , a poem that builds with quiet control before landing its political force. She then moves into a ghazal marked by images of greed, trees, and the fear of dawn. This episode brings toget...

In this episode of Guftugu , Shweta Tripathi Sharma speaks with honesty and warmth about the choices that shaped her journey as an actor. From her early creative instincts to becoming a widely loved face through standout performances, she reflects on ambition, vulnerability, discipline, and the courage to back stories that feel true. The conversation moves through acting craft, fame after Mirzapur...

In this episode of Guftugu , Divya Dutta looks back on the journey that shaped her life and career. From growing up in Ludhiana, Punjab to arriving in Mumbai with big dreams, she speaks with honesty about rejection, resilience, survival, and the slow process of finding her place in cinema. The conversation moves through ambition, self-belief, craft, and the desire to belong to both popular and off...

What does it really take to create a sound that feels original? In this episode of Rekhta Guftugu, Sneha Khanwalkar talks about the creative process behind her music, from travelling for field research and listening to real voices to turning regional textures into unforgettable songs. She shares how instinct, curiosity, and collaboration shaped her journey, why she never chased trends, and how tak...

Nusrat Mehdi brings her distinct poetic voice to this special Mushaira session at Jashn-e-Rekhta , the world’s most celebrated festival of Urdu language, literature, and culture. In this episode, her shayari moves through love, memory, human experience, reflection, and the emotional depth that defines great Urdu poetry. With the atmosphere of a live mehfil and the richness of classic and contempor...

In this special Jashn-e-Rekhta episode, celebrated poet Iqbal Ashhar takes the stage with shayari that is heartfelt, elegant, and unforgettable. His recitation carries the grace of classic Urdu poetry while speaking directly to modern listeners through themes of love, memory, longing, and life. This live session captures the atmosphere of a true mushaira, where every line lands with depth and ever...

Experience the magic of Munawwar Rana Shayari in this special Jashn-e-Rekhta episode. Revered for his moving poetry on maa, family, love, loss, and the emotional fabric of everyday life, Munawwar Rana remains one of the most beloved voices in Urdu literature. This episode brings together the depth, simplicity, and emotional power of his verses in a live setting that celebrates the soul of Urdu.

Abbas Qamar and Himanshi Babra come together live at Jashn-e-Rekhta for the much-loved Young Poets Mushaira, a stage known for introducing some of the most compelling new voices in Urdu poetry. This episode captures the emotion, freshness, and lyrical intensity of a new generation of shayars speaking directly to the heart. Abbas Qamar, widely regarded as one of the most striking young poets in Ind...

In this special episode of Rekhta Guftgu , Stand Up Comedian and Artist Zakir Khan reflects on the journey that shaped him. From his early life in Indore and struggles to his rise as one of India’s most loved voices in comedy and storytelling, this conversation opens up a more personal side of Zakir. He speaks about ambition, growth, craft, and the many meanings of success beyond fame. Warm, thoug...

This episode brings together the unforgettable magic of Rahat Indori at the Grand Mushaira of Jashn e Rekhta . This special video brings together some of his best shayari , powerful stage presence, sharp wit, and the unmistakable energy that made him one of the most loved voices in Urdu poetry. From timeless verses to crowd stirring moments, this is a rare chance to relive Rahat Indori live in a g...