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Jashn-e-Rekhta

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Jashn-e-Rekhta is the official Spotify destination for Urdu Poetry, Shayari, Ghazals, Podcasts, Interviews, Conversations, Music, and Cultural Performances from the Rekhta Foundation. Born from the world’s largest festival dedicated to Urdu, this show brings together exclusive audio and video content across poetry, spoken word, music, and storytelling. Follow Jashn-e-Rekhta to listen and watch…

New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 58 min
Latest: 30 Aug 2026
Language: Urdu

Latest episode

30 Aug 2026 · 37 min

Qamar Abbas Qamar on Aamad, Loneliness and Finding Poetry | Rekhta Room Season 1 Episode 8

What happens when solitude becomes not loneliness, but a space for poetry? In this episode of Rekhta Room , poet Qamar Abbas Qamar joins Faisal Fehmi for an intimate conversation about language, solitude, memory and the mysterious ways in which a sher arrives. Qamar grew up in Ghosi, Mau , surrounded by Bhojpuri and Awadhi rather than Urdu. His relationship with Urdu began at home and through the Azaai tehzeeb of majlises, where he listened to marsiya, noha, salaam and manqabat from childhood. Long before he began writing, these traditions gave him an instinctive ear for the rhythm and…

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Earlier episodes 29 most recent

23 Aug 2026 · 35 min

The Mind Behind Ashu Mishra’s Heart-Touching Ghazals | Rekhta Room. Season 1 Episode 7

What happens when philosophy finds its way into a ghazal? In Episode 7 of Rekhta Room , poet Ashu Mishra sits down with Faisal Fehmi to talk about his unusual journey from computer science and a gold medal in philosophy to writing Urdu poetry. Ashu traces his love for literature back to his school years, discovering Premchand, Renu and Agyeya on his journalist uncle’s bookshelf. He began writing in Hindi before finding his way to the Urdu ghazal around 2016. The conversation moves naturally between poetry and philosophy, creativity and craft, social media and the temptation to write for…
16 Aug 2026 · 46 min

Ghalib Lived Next Door: Iqbal Ashhar on Urdu, Poetry & AI | Rekhta Room S1E6

What happens when you grow up walking the same streets as Ghalib, Momin and Mir Dard? Poet Iqbal Ashhar joins Faisal Fehmi for a fascinating conversation about growing up in Old Delhi, the beauty of correct Urdu diction, and how a ghazal truly comes to a poet. He breaks down aamad vs aavard , explains why rhythm and sound are at the heart of Urdu poetry, and asks a timely question: Can AI master the rules of poetry but still miss its soul? From Ghalib and Nasir Kazmi to Jaun Elia, Faraz and Parveen Shakir, the conversation moves through generations of Urdu greats before ending with a special…
9 Aug 2026 · 38 min

Hina Rizvi on Rekhta Room Season 1 Episode 5 | Growing Up Around Rahat Indori & Waseem Barelvi

Imagine growing up with poets like Rahat Indori and Waseem Barelvi dropping by your home. For Hina Rizvi, that was part of growing up in Lucknow. But her own poetry stayed hidden in private diaries for years. In this episode of Rekhta Room, Hina joins Faisal Fehmi to talk about finding the confidence to step onto the mushaira stage, the support that changed her journey, women finding space in poetry, and how social media is reshaping modern adab. Plus, Hina shares the influences behind her writing and closes the episode with a special ghazal recitation. From private pages to a public voice.…
2 Aug 2026 · 34 min

Yasir Khan Inam on Whether AI is Killing Poetry? | Rekhta Room | Season 1 | Episode 4

Can AI help poets write better, or is it taking the soul out of poetry? In Episode 4 of Rekhta Room, young poet and IT professional Yasir Khan Inam joins Faisal Fehmi to discuss his journey from Bulandshahr to Delhi, the influence of Sahir Ludhianvi, and why behr remains central to Urdu poetry. He also shares his perspective on ChatGPT, social media reels, self-editing and the future of shayari. The episode ends with a rapid-fire round and a special ghazal recitation, including “Yeh Aansu Toh Tumhare Baad Aaye.”
26 Jul 2026 · 25 min

Azhar Nawaz Wanted to Sing, but Became a Poet | Rekhta Room Season 1 Ep 3

Azhar Nawaz never formally learnt the meter of poetry. He discovered its rhythm by singing ghazals as a boy. In Episode 3 of Rekhta Room Season 1 , the young poet joins Faisal Fehmi to revisit his journey from Anjan Shaheed, a village in Azamgarh, to studying English Literature at Jamia Millia Islamia and completing his PhD at Aligarh Muslim University. Growing up in a home filled with Urdu and poetry, Azhar initially wanted to become a singer. Encouraged by his father to recite ghazals in tarannum , he developed a natural understanding of behar long before writing his own couplets. Azhar…
19 Jul 2026 · 31 min

From Fast Bowling to Urdu Poetry | Areeb Usmani | Rekhta Room, Season 1, Episode 2

Areeb Usmani was building a career as a professional fast bowler when a serious ligament injury brought everything to an abrupt end. In the silence that followed, he found poetry. In this episode of Rekhta Room, Areeb joins Faisal Fehmi to talk about growing up in Mau and Azamgarh, the literary influences within his family, and the years he spent playing cricket in Lucknow and Mumbai. He recalls moving to Aligarh, discovering a community of writers at AMU, and gradually finding his own poetic voice. He also shares the amusing story of mistaking Jaun Elia for John Donne, reflects on reading…
12 Jul 2026 · 35 min

Varun Anand: Why Heartbreak Did Not Make Him a Poet | Rekhta Room | Season 1 | Episode 1

Does heartbreak really make a poet? For Varun Anand, poetry arrived much earlier. In the first episode of Rekhta Room, hosted by Faisal Fehmi, Varun Anand traces his journey from Yamunanagar and Ludhiana to the world of Urdu poetry. As the eldest son of a family facing financial hardship, he left school early and began working at a young age. It was while listening to Jagjit Singh on the radio that he discovered the poets behind the ghazals, including Bashir Badr, Nida Fazli and Qateel Shifai, and began writing himself. Varun speaks candidly about stepping away from poetry after his mother’s…
5 Jul 2026 · 2 hr 8 min

Zehra Nigah, Javed Akhtar & Tehzeeb Hafi Live | Jashn-e-Rekhta Grand Mushaira

Experience the Dubai Grand Mushaira 2024 from Jashn-e-Rekhta, featuring Javed Akhtar, Zehra Nigah, Tehzeeb Hafi, Shakeel Azmi, Abbas Tabish, Farhat Ehsas, Anwar Shaoor, Khalid Irfan, Asim Wasti, Manish Shukla and more. Presided over by the legendary Zehra Nigah and hosted by Ambreen Haseeb Amber, this special mehfil brings together some of the most celebrated voices of Urdu poetry. From ghazals on love, longing and relationships to nazms on society, cinema, memory, mothers, loneliness and satire, each poet brings a distinct mood to the stage. Listen to Tehzeeb Hafi’s contemporary shayari,…
28 Jun 2026 · 58 min

Javed Akhtar & Pervaiz Alam on the Urdu Script Debate | Live at Jashn-e-Rekhta

Javed Akhtar and Pervaiz Alam come together at Jashn-e-Rekhta for a sharp, necessary conversation on the Urdu script debate, Rasm-ul-Khat, and the relationship between Hindi and Urdu. Javed Akhtar begins with a clear argument. There is no problem with the Urdu script. The real confusion lies in mixing up script with language. Through examples from Punjabi, English, French and German, he explains how grammar, not script, defines a language. He also challenges the idea that Urdu is foreign or belongs to one religion, while reflecting on Bangladesh, Kazi Nazrul Islam, everyday Hindustani…
27 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 24 min

Munawwar Rana: The Poet Who Brought Maa Into the Ghazal | Rekhta Rubaru

In this rare and intimate episode of Rekhta Rubaru , legendary Urdu poet Munawwar Rana sits down with Moid Rasheedi for a deeply personal conversation about identity, Partition, poetry, rebellion and the memories that shaped his voice. Rana reflects on being Munawwar Ali before fame, his childhood as the son of a truck driver, and his father’s decision to stay in India after 1947 to protect the 500-year-old graves of their ancestors. He shares moving stories of failure, labour, loss and dignity, including the day his father sent him to work after he failed 6th grade. The conversation also…
21 Jun 2026 · 2 hr 3 min

Javed Akhtar, Waseem Barelvi & Legends of Urdu Poetry | Shaam-e-Rekhta Mumbai

Experience the magic of a grand live Mushaira from Shaam-e-Rekhta Mumbai, hosted by the Rekhta Foundation. Two of the greatest living legends of Urdu poetry, Javed Akhtar and Waseem Barelvi, come together on one stage for an unforgettable evening of ghazal, shayari and powerful poetic expression. Javed Akhtar delivers deeply moving verses on integrity, self-respect, relationships and the many contradictions of life. His much-loved poem Shatranj stands out as a sharp metaphor for injustice, power and human vulnerability. Waseem Barelvi brings his iconic lehja, emotional depth and timeless…
13 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

Abbas Tabish on Fear, His Mother & the Soul of Urdu Ghazal | Rekhta Rubaru

In this deeply moving episode of Rekhta Rubaru , host Rehman Faris sits down with legendary poet Abbas Tabish , celebrated as one of the most powerful voices of the modern Urdu ghazal. From childhood memories and poverty to the emotional force of a mother’s love, Tabish reflects on the fears, wounds, and turning points that shaped both his life and poetry. He shares the story behind one of his most iconic lines, “Ek Muddat Se Meri Maa Nahi Soi Tabish” , and opens up about how fear has remained a recurring presence in his creative journey. The conversation also explores his early poetic…
7 Jun 2026 · 25 min

The Unheard Jaun Elia: Javed Akhtar Launches Kyun & Shares Rare Memories | Live at Jashn-e-Rekhta

A book of Jaun Elia's poems no one had read — until now. Javed Akhtar launches Kyun and opens up the poet's hidden world. On Jaun Elia's birth anniversary, Jashn-e-Rekhta hosts the launch of Kyun , a collection of the legendary Urdu poet's previously unpublished work, compiled by Khalid Akhtar Ansari and Adeel Zaidi and released by Javed Akhtar. In conversation with Moin Shadab, Javed Akhtar and Jaun's niece Rukhsar Amrohi open up a side of the poet few have heard. Javed Akhtar unpacks Jaun's craft like only he can explaining sahl-e-mumtana , the deceptively hard art of writing in simple,…
6 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

Irfan Habib on Urdu, Partition, Akbar, Amir Khusrau & 700 Years of Indian History | Rekhta Rubaru

One historian. Seven centuries of India. One unforgettable conversation. In this episode of Rekhta Rubaru, legendary historian Professor Irfan Habib joins Moid Rasheedi for a sweeping conversation on the making of India’s cultural, political and linguistic history. From the memories of Partition and the Lahore Resolution to the atmosphere in Aligarh during a turning point in India’s history, Habib reflects on the dangers of allowing religion to shape the future of a nation. He also recalls Maulana Abul Kalam Azad’s 1949 AMU convocation speech and the promise that helped preserve the…
31 May 2026 · 49 min

Mahira Khan & Samina Peerzada on Acting, Roles and Humsafar | Live at Jashn-e-Rekhta

Recorded live at Jashn-e-Rekhta Dubai , this special conversation brings together Mahira Khan and Samina Peerzada with host Adeel Hashmi for a thoughtful, warm, and revealing session on acting, storytelling, and the journey from script to screen. Titled “Kahaani Se Kirdaar Tak” , the discussion explores how actors shape written characters into unforgettable performances. Mahira Khan reflects on her creative process, the emotional preparation behind complex roles, and the experience of becoming part of a cultural phenomenon through Humsafar . Samina Peerzada brings her years of experience as…
27 May 2026 · 58 min

The Real Sharman Joshi | Theatre, Family, Films & Acting Lessons at Rekhta Guftgu

Sharman Joshi joins Rekhta Guftugu for a warm, honest conversation on theatre, cinema, family, craft, and the long journey of becoming an actor. Born into a family deeply connected with Gujarati theatre, Sharman looks back at the influence of his father Arvind Joshi, his uncle Praveen Joshi, and the world of modern Indian theatre that shaped his early years. He shares stories from college, his first play after graduation, the success of All the Best , and the unforgettable lessons he learnt from live audiences. The conversation moves from Gujarati theatre to Hindi cinema, from stage…
24 May 2026 · 44 min

Taapsee Pannu on Being Called Bad Luck and Choosing Her Own Path | Rekhta Guftgu

Taapsee Pannu opens up in a warm, honest and deeply personal conversation on Rekhta Guftugu. From growing up in a middle-class Delhi household to studying engineering, modelling during college, entering South cinema, and eventually becoming one of the most distinct voices in Hindi films, Taapsee traces the journey that shaped her both as an actor and as a person. She speaks about her mother’s influence, her rebellious streak, her conflicts within a patriarchal family setup, and the everyday struggles women face across professions. Taapsee also reflects on the early mistakes she made in the…
20 May 2026 · 40 min

Ali Fazal Gets Brutally Honest About Acting, Failure & Success | Live at Jashn-e-Rekhta

Ali Fazal comes to Jashn-e-Rekhta for a warm, candid, and deeply reflective conversation on cinema, Urdu, poetry, ambition, and the stories that shaped him. Opening with a nazm, Ali moves from the grace of Lucknow’s tehzeeb to his childhood memories of films, books, and language. He speaks about being born in Delhi and raised in Lucknow, the influence of his mother, his early connection with theatre and Shakespeare at Doon, and the difficult years that taught him fearlessness. The conversation also traces his journey from Bollywood to Hollywood, including Victoria and Abdul , Death on the…
17 May 2026 · 1 hr 22 min

Javed Akhtar, Zehra Nigah, Abbas Tabish & More | Best of Jashn-e-Rekhta Mushaira

A grand mushaira from Jashn-e-Rekhta Dubai, bringing some of Urdu poetry’s most loved voices together on one stage. This Sunday Special captures the best moments from Dubai Mushaira 2025, where Javed Akhtar, Zehra Nigah, Waseem Barelvi, Abbas Tabish, Khushbir Singh Shaad, Sarosh Asif and Shakeel Jazib fill the evening with nazm, ghazal, wit, silence, applause and that rare mehfil energy only a live mushaira can create. From Javed Akhtar’s sharp reflections to Zehra Nigah’s grace, from Waseem Barelvi’s emotional depth to Abbas Tabish’s lyrical command, each poet brings a different shade of…
13 May 2026 · 56 min

Piyush Mishra Unfiltered: Gen Z Love, Alcoholism, Art & Music

Piyush Mishra brings his full self to this live Jashn-e-Rekhta session, sharp humour, raw memories, music, poetry, and the kind of honesty that refuses to sound rehearsed. In this conversation, he opens up about love, heartbreak, and why today’s fast-moving Gen Z relationships often miss the patience and depth of old-school romance. He speaks about acting as imagination, not just technique, and shares hard-earned truths from his early Mumbai days, when survival, writing, theatre, and cinema were all part of the same struggle. The discussion moves from NSD and the myth of instant fame to the…
10 May 2026 · 59 min

Why Javed Akhtar Says Secularism Should Feel Like Oxygen | Live at Jashn-e-Rekhta

Javed Akhtar joins Saif Mahmood for a thoughtful and deeply relevant conversation on Urdu, secularism, language politics, and the cultural history of India. In this live session, they unpack how Hindi and Urdu grew from the same soil, sharing the same streets, emotions, and literary traditions long before politics tried to divide them. Javed Akhtar speaks candidly about why languages should never be tied to religion, and why Urdu belongs as much to India’s cultural identity as Hindi does. He reflects on how younger audiences are rediscovering Urdu poetry through Devanagari script, even while…
6 May 2026 · 43 min

Nawazuddin Siddiqui & Nandita Das on Becoming Manto | Live at Jashn-e-Rekhta

Saadat Hasan Manto was not a writer who allowed anyone to stay comfortable. In this powerful conversation from Jashn-e-Rekhta, filmmaker Nandita Das and actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui join RJ Sayema to speak about bringing Manto’s life, mind and contradictions to the screen. Nawazuddin reflects on playing Manto and the strange after-effect of carrying his honesty into real life. Nandita Das explains why the film stays rooted in the years around Partition, from 1946 to 1950, and how Manto’s questions around identity, religion, nationalism, women and censorship continue to feel unsettlingly…
3 May 2026 · 34 min

Saba Qamar & Imran Abbas Speak | Is Urdu Disappearing from Films?..Live at Jashn-e-Rekhta

What happens when two of South Asia’s most loved actors speak about Urdu, not as a language of nostalgia, but as a living part of performance, memory, and identity? In this rare conversation from Jashn-e-Rekhta Dubai , Saba Qamar and Imran Abbas join Adeel Hashmi for a deeply honest discussion on Urdu, cinema, acting, and the changing sound of storytelling. They speak about the sanctity of words, the discipline of pronunciation, and why language can completely change the emotional weight of a scene. Imran Abbas shares how his command over Urdu became a strength across India and Pakistan,…
29 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 54 min

Javed Akhtar, Waseem Barelvi and More | Love, Truth & Urdu Poetry Live at Jashn-e-Rekhta

Some nights are not just heard. They are felt. In this Grand Mushaira from the Jashn-e-Rekhta stage, some of India’s most loved poets come together for an unforgettable evening of Urdu poetry, emotion, wit, reflection, and live mehfil energy. From the first sher to the final applause, the atmosphere carries the warmth of a packed audience listening, reacting, smiling, and sometimes falling completely silent. Hosted with grace and command by Azhar Iqbal, the evening moves through many shades of poetry. Ajm Shakari brings ghazals filled with heartbreak, pride, and emotional intensity. Nausha…
26 Apr 2026 · 2 hr 18 min

Heartbreak, Hope & Shayari: Young Poets at 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 Irfan, Bhavna Srivastava, Syed Ahmad and more, this session captures the pulse of modern sher-o-shayari. These poets speak the language of today’s youth. They write about wounded hearts, quiet…
22 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

Mir for Pain, Iqbal for Hope, Ghalib for the Present | Swami Oma The Akk at Jashn-e-Rekhta

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 future. Ghalib lives in the present. Restless, witty, rebellious, and brave enough to argue with the divine. The talk moves beautifully between ishq, fanaa, tajalli, sukoon, grief, hope, and inner…
19 Apr 2026 · 1 hr

Dr. Arfa Zehra Speaks | Urdu Is Not Just a Language, It’s a Civilization

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. From the grace of saying aap to the lost art of listening, from Ghalib and Meer to the crisis of modern conversation, this episode opens up the deeper soul of the language in a way that feels…
15 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

Meer vs Ghalib | Feeling, Thought, and Urdu Poetry at Jashn-e-Rekhta

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’s extraordinary journey, his gift for turning everyday language into great literature, and the deep emotional current, or rawani , that makes his poetry unforgettable. It also draws a fascinating…
12 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

4 Signs of Bad Poetry by Dr. Salman Akhtar | Live at Jashn-e-Rekhta

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 modern writing. Referencing Maulana Hali and Dr. Zakir Hussain , Dr. Salman Akhtar shows that poetry is not just about words. It is about depth, musicality, emotional truth, and adab. This episode is a…

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Language: Urdu اردو
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New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 58 min
Latest episode: 30 Aug 2026
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Jashn-e-Rekhta

Latest episode

Qamar Abbas Qamar on Aamad, Loneliness and Finding Poetry | Rekhta Room Season 1 Episode 8

Earlier episodes 29 most recent

The Mind Behind Ashu Mishra’s Heart-Touching Ghazals | Rekhta Room. Season 1 Episode 7

Ghalib Lived Next Door: Iqbal Ashhar on Urdu, Poetry & AI | Rekhta Room S1E6

Hina Rizvi on Rekhta Room Season 1 Episode 5 | Growing Up Around Rahat Indori & Waseem Barelvi

Yasir Khan Inam on Whether AI is Killing Poetry? | Rekhta Room | Season 1 | Episode 4

Azhar Nawaz Wanted to Sing, but Became a Poet | Rekhta Room Season 1 Ep 3

From Fast Bowling to Urdu Poetry | Areeb Usmani | Rekhta Room, Season 1, Episode 2

Varun Anand: Why Heartbreak Did Not Make Him a Poet | Rekhta Room | Season 1 | Episode 1

Zehra Nigah, Javed Akhtar & Tehzeeb Hafi Live | Jashn-e-Rekhta Grand Mushaira

Javed Akhtar & Pervaiz Alam on the Urdu Script Debate | Live at Jashn-e-Rekhta

Munawwar Rana: The Poet Who Brought Maa Into the Ghazal | Rekhta Rubaru

Javed Akhtar, Waseem Barelvi & Legends of Urdu Poetry | Shaam-e-Rekhta Mumbai

Abbas Tabish on Fear, His Mother & the Soul of Urdu Ghazal | Rekhta Rubaru

The Unheard Jaun Elia: Javed Akhtar Launches Kyun & Shares Rare Memories | Live at Jashn-e-Rekhta

Irfan Habib on Urdu, Partition, Akbar, Amir Khusrau & 700 Years of Indian History | Rekhta Rubaru

Mahira Khan & Samina Peerzada on Acting, Roles and Humsafar | Live at Jashn-e-Rekhta

The Real Sharman Joshi | Theatre, Family, Films & Acting Lessons at Rekhta Guftgu

Taapsee Pannu on Being Called Bad Luck and Choosing Her Own Path | Rekhta Guftgu

Ali Fazal Gets Brutally Honest About Acting, Failure & Success | Live at Jashn-e-Rekhta

Javed Akhtar, Zehra Nigah, Abbas Tabish & More | Best of Jashn-e-Rekhta Mushaira

Piyush Mishra Unfiltered: Gen Z Love, Alcoholism, Art & Music

Why Javed Akhtar Says Secularism Should Feel Like Oxygen | Live at Jashn-e-Rekhta

Nawazuddin Siddiqui & Nandita Das on Becoming Manto | Live at Jashn-e-Rekhta

Saba Qamar & Imran Abbas Speak | Is Urdu Disappearing from Films?..Live at Jashn-e-Rekhta

Javed Akhtar, Waseem Barelvi and More | Love, Truth & Urdu Poetry Live at Jashn-e-Rekhta

Heartbreak, Hope & Shayari: Young Poets at Jashn-e-Rekhta

Mir for Pain, Iqbal for Hope, Ghalib for the Present | Swami Oma The Akk at Jashn-e-Rekhta

Dr. Arfa Zehra Speaks | Urdu Is Not Just a Language, It’s a Civilization

Meer vs Ghalib | Feeling, Thought, and Urdu Poetry at Jashn-e-Rekhta

4 Signs of Bad Poetry by Dr. Salman Akhtar | Live at Jashn-e-Rekhta

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