Javed Akhtar, Zehra Nigah, Tehzeeb Hafi & More | Live at the Dubai Grand Mushaira

Javed Akhtar, Zehra Nigah, Tehzeeb Hafi & More | Live at the Dubai Grand Mushaira . Javed Akhtar, Zehra Nigah and Tehzeeb Hafi, & many more all on one stage in Dubai. This is the Grand Mushaira from Jashn-e-Rekhta Dubai, presided over by the legendary Zehra Nigah and hosted by Ambreen Haseeb Amber. The lineup is stacked, and each poet brings a different voice to the mic. Manish Shukla opens with verses on the grace of Urdu and the ironies of life. Asim Wasti reflects on how people and relationships change. Tehzeeb Hafi, a favourite among the youth, reads his known verses on love, poverty and the longing for home. Javed Akhtar turns to time and the silences that sit inside relationships. Shakeel Azmi shares his nazm Parde Ke Peeche Ka Andhera, for the unsung workers of the film industry. Anwar Shaoor reads on love, aging and the irony of desire, and Khalid Irfan brings sharp, lighthearted satire on India and Pakistan. Farhat Ehsas explores the scars love leaves behind, and Abbas Tabish moves the room with poetry on mothers, loneliness and sacrifice. Zehra Nigah closes with her iconic Jungle Ka Kanoon, a social commentary wrapped in a fable, with a tribute to the late Rahat Indori along the way. . Chapters: 00:00:00 Opening of the Dubai Grand Mushaira 2024 00:06:58 Manish Shukla: Romanticism in Urdu Ghazals 00:23:35 Asim Wasti: Lyrical Reflections on Life 00:36:32 Tehzeeb Hafi: Contemporary Poetry Hits 00:55:59 Javed Akhtar: A Masterclass in Urdu Shayari 01:05:46 Shakeel Azmi: Raw Emotions in Every Verse 01:13:36 Anwar Shaoor: Timeless Classic Urdu Poetry 01:27:52 Khalid Irfan: Comedy and Satire Highlights 01:43:54 Farhat Ehsas: Soulful Verses for the Heart 01:51:44 Abbas Tabish: Iconic "Maa" Poetry Segment 02:02:20 Zehra Nigah: The Legendary Grand Finale . 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. . #javedakhtar #zehranigah #tehzeebhafi #dubaimushaira #jashnerekhta #urdumushaira #abbastabish . About Rekhta Foundation: 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/