Irshad Kamil, Basir Kazmi and Top Urdu Poets Live at the Jashn-e-Rekhta London Grand Mushaira

Irshad Kamil, Basir Kazmi and Top Urdu Poets Live at the Jashn-e-Rekhta London Grand Mushaira . This is "Alfaz-o-Andaz", the grand international mushaira organised by the Rekhta Foundation in London. The theme runs through the whole evening. A poet's andaz, their style, is what keeps their alfaz alive. Truth stays constant, but the way it gets said changes with time and perspective. The lineup crosses four countries. Urooj Asif brings a new-generation voice from the UK, moving between the House of Wisdom in Baghdad and the tragedy of the English Channel crossings. Atif Tauqeer, a journalist and poet based in Germany, and Hilal Fareed, a surgeon, both bring sharp protest poetry and observations on social apathy. Pallav Mishra blends tradition with modernity. Irshad Kamil moves the room with Nimmo and its nostalgia for lost love and rural roots. Farhat Ehsas and Basir Kazmi, son of the legendary Nasir Kazmi, close in on human nature, beautiful flaws and the pull between intellect and heart. Mustafa Shahab carries the Dakhni style forward. Ambareen Haseeb Ambar moderates. . Chapters: 00:00:00 London Mushaira: Words and Style Unleashed 00:04:02 Urooj Asif: Powerful Stories of Modern Times 00:15:39 Atif Tauqeer: The Voice of Modern Dissent 00:20:48 Pallav Mishra: New Age Poetry Meets Tradition 00:28:32 Ambareen Haseeb & Hilal Fareed: Satire and Emotion 00:43:20 Irshad Kamil: The Soulful Magic of "Nimmo" 00:52:30 Farhat Ehsas: Deep Philosophical Musings 01:10:40 Basir Kazmi: The Grand Finale in London . About Jashn-e-Rekhta Jashn-e-Rekhta is the world’s largest cultural festival celebrating the beauty, depth, and living spirit of the Urdu language. Held annually, it brings together poets, musicians, writers, thinkers, and artists from across the world to create a space of poetry, music, conversations, and storytelling. From soul-stirring mushairas and spellbinding musical evenings to intimate dialogues and immersive cultural experiences, the festival is where language turns into emotion and heritage finds a contemporary voice. More than a festival, Jashn-e-Rekhta is a movement that keeps Urdu alive, relevant, and deeply connected across generations. . #irshadkamil #londonmushaira #urdupoetry #rekhta #urdumushaira #basirkazmi #urdushayari . Rekhta Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation committed to preserving, promoting, and celebrating the Urdu language and its rich literary and cultural legacy. Through digital archives, learning platforms, publications, festivals, and community initiatives, the Foundation works to make Urdu accessible and meaningful for audiences worldwide. By bridging classical traditions with modern platforms and voices, Rekhta Foundation ensures that the language continues to inspire, connect, and evolve with time. . IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT NOTICE © Rekhta Foundation. All rights reserved. Unauthorised downloading, clipping, re-uploading, or reuse of this content (audio/video/visuals) is strictly prohibited without written permission. . External Links: Website: https://rekhta.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jashnerekhtaofficial/ Rekhta Books: https://rekhtabooks.com/ Rekhta Learning: https://rekhtalearning.com/