Rare Live Mushaira Javed Akhtar and Waseem Barelvi Live at Shaam-e-Rekhta

Rare Live Mushaira Javed Akhtar and Waseem Barelvi Live at Shaam-e-Rekhta . Two legends. One stage. A live mushaira filled with poetry that stays with you. Javed Akhtar and Waseem Barelvi come together at Shaam-e-Rekhta Mumbai for a rare evening of Urdu poetry, ghazal and live shayari. Javed Akhtar shares sharp, reflective verses on integrity, power, self respect and human relationships. Waseem Barelvi brings his measured style, emotional depth and timeless poetry on love, trust, survival and life. The grand mushaira also features Shamim Abbas, Charagh Sharma, Pooja Bhatia, Madan Mohan Danish, Vijendra Singh Parwaz, Rajesh Reddy and Aslam Hasan. Each poet brings a distinct voice to the stage, from soulful ghazals and personal memories to humour and contemporary social commentary. . Chapters: 00:00:00 Shamim Abbas: Satire on Human Nature & Hypocrisy 00:02:27 Charagh Sharma: Lost Letters and Modern Heartbreak 00:03:40 Pooja Bhatia: Smoking, Habits, and Self-Love 00:06:40 Madan Mohan Danish: Hiding Pain to Keep the Mood Alive 00:08:12 Vijendra Singh Parwaz: Forbidden Dreams and the Morning Call 00:08:56 Rajesh Reddy: The Guilt of a Father’s Empty Hands 00:11:40 Javed Akhtar: The Mystery of Changing Personalities 00:12:21 Waseem Barelvi: Fear of God and Divine Presence 00:13:51 Aslam Hasan: Finding Peace in Divine Connection . 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 #waseembarelvi #mushaira #urdupoetry #urdushayari #shaamerekhta #jashnerekhta . 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/