AUGUST 27, 2016
5PM TO 9 PM
Rang-e-Rekhta
Curated by Rekhta Foundation, Rang-e-Rekhta is a magical moment to mark Urdu’s phenomenal outreach since the language finds its resonance across the length and breadth of the country. It honors Urdu’s various facets that include Mushaira, Qawwali, Dastaangoi, Musical Renditions and a host of such other dazzling events that mesmerize its lovers. Spurred by the staggering response to our flagship festival Jashn-e-Rekhta, we would like to showcase Urdu’s various forms to its lovers and reach out to new destinations.
A unique kind of a cultural phenomenon, Rang-e-Rekhta will be a festival for the senses.
MUSHAIRA
Farhat Ehsas, GULZAR DEHLVI, LIAQAT JAFRI, Mahendra Kumar Sani, MANISH SHUKLA, NASHIR NAQVI, Noman shauque, RAJESH REDDY, SHAKEEL JAMALI, Shams Tabreezi, WASEEM BARELVI
5PM - 7PM
WASEEM BARELVI
Popular poet having vast mass following, he has served as Vice Chairman, National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language, Ministry of Human Resource Development. Recipient of several National and International awards, he has been published in many literary magazines.
SHAMS TABREEZI
Shams Tabreezi is an Urdu poet hailing from Haryana. Seriousness and levity are intricately woven into his verse.
SHAKEEL JAMALI
Reputed popular poet with serious content, he started writing poetry at a young age. His ghazals have been sung by Altaf Raja. “Dhuup tez hai” is his poetic collection.
RAJESH REDDY
A notable poet who focuses on the realities of the society. He is a regular at various mushairas, and is an integral part of AIR Mumbai. Jagjit Singh has immortalized his ghazals through his renditions.
NOMAN SHAUQUE
He is a prominent poet writing in Urdu as well as in Hindi, His poetry marks a clear departure from his predecessors as well as from his contemporaries in style and content.
NASHIR NAQVI
Eminent Urdu poet, critic and director of Baba Farid Centre for Sufi Studies. The prolific writer has authored more than a dozen books including ‘Kulliyat-e-Faiz’ in Punjabi.
MANISH SHUKLA
Popular poet from Lucknow, who has been felicitated with numerous literary awards for his notable works including the prestigious “Firaq Gorakhpuri award” by the literary council of Uttar Pradesh.
MAHENDRA KUMAR SANI
One of the prominent new generation poets from Panchkula known for his unconventional and thought provoking writings . There is often an element of sincerity in his expression that makes him different from the rest.
LIAQAT JAFRI
Prominent Urdu poet and writer who has been appointed convener of the Urdu committee by the J&K government to seek his advice and recommendations regarding the promotion and dissemination of Urdu language and literature across the state.
GULZAR DELHVI
He is one of the most authentic paragons of Delhi’s composite culture and language. He is known for his passionate love and commitment for the Urdu language.
QAWWALI
BY
SABRI BROTHERS
7:30PM ONWARDS
Tagore Theatre
Sector 18, Chandigarh
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
GOVERNMENT OF HARYANA
DLF
ANJU INDUSTRIES
RADIO PARTNER
