Jashn e Rekhta
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Jashn-e-Rekhta is a celebration of the spirit and eloquence of Urdu.
The festival is organized annually in Delhi, under the aegis of Rekhta Foundation – a not for profit organization devoted to the preservation and promotion of Urdu language and culture
Salman Akhtar in conversation with Pervaiz Alam effortlessly dismantles the redundant phrasing of a bad sher. A brilliant reminder that poetry demands precision, not just stating the obvious.
To watch the full 'Bure Sher Ki Chaar Khoobiyan' session in conversation with Pervaiz Alam, click the link in the story.
12/04/2026
Join the session as Dr. Salman Akhtar sits down with Pervaiz Alam for this insightful Jashn-e-Rekhta showcase.
What actually makes a verse fail? 📉
Together, they pull back the curtain on the "rules of the craft" - from rhythm and depth to the soul of a couplet - in a way that will change how you listen to (and write) poetry forever.
Catch the full masterclass this Sunday and see if your favorite verses actually pass the test.
📅 Sunday, April 12 | 11:00 AM
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Discover how Meer Taqi Meer laid the foundation for an entire literary tradition.
In this session from Jashn-e-Rekhta, Farhat Ehsas and Shafey Kidwai and Sarfaraz Khalid decode the sheer emotional and psychological gravity of Mir Taqi Mir's poetry. They discuss how he bypassed heavy intellectualism to capture the raw instinct of the human condition.
The full episode is live on YouTube. Watch it now to understand the true architect of Urdu - link in story
What actually makes a sher bad? Is it just a forced rhyme, or something much more structural?
A masterclass in poetry, disguised as a hilarious roast. Watch Dr. Salman Akhtar in conversation with Pervaiz Alam break down the anatomy of a terrible couplet, reveal the unspoken rules of the craft, and finally settle the debate on blank verse vs. meter.
Catch the full conversation this weekend—and see if your favorite verses actually pass the test.
🗓️ Sunday, 12th April
⏰ 11:00 AM
📺 Set Your Reminder: link in story
Swami Oma The AKk on why Meer Taqi Meer stands on the exact same philosophical ground as Kabir's dohas and the Upanishads. The answer: radical honesty. He wrote what he lived, and said exactly what he wanted.
Listen to Oma’s sharp take on the beauty of the language and the lasting impact of Meer, Ghalib, and Iqbal.
🔗 Link in story to watch the full video.
The voice, the crowd, the energy. Nothing hits quite like raw Sufi vocals live on stage. Mamta Joshi bringing absolute magic to Jashn-e-Rekhta with "Mera Piya Ghar Aaya." 🎙️✨
Watch the full medley performance at the link in our story! 👆
Love, or Ishq, asks for everything and promises nothing. For decades, Hans Raj Hans has been the voice of this unvarnished truth. 🎤
Watch him channel the raw intensity of "Khali Dil Nahi Jaan Bhi" and command the stage at Jashn-e-Rekhta.
Head to our YouTube channel for the full performance! (Link in story 🔗)
"Socha hai is qadar tujhe maine firaaq mein,
Hum shakal ho gaye teri tasveer aur main." 🍂
Hailing from Khatima, Uttarakhand, Ali Haider brings a distinct, fresh voice to modern Urdu poetry. Listen to the crowd react to his unique performance at Jashn-e-Rekhta's Bazm-e-Nau-Bahaar Mushaira.
Watch the complete Young Poets Mushaira - link in story
04/04/2026
Young Poets. Fresh Perspectives. New Thoughts. Jashn Stage! 🎤
Straight from December's stage to your screens. Tune in to listen to the brightest new voices of Urdu poetry sharing their brilliant kalaam. The full video of the Young Poets Mushaira premieres tomorrow!
Set a reminder so you don't miss the premiere. Link in Story!
From dodging the radio as kids to playing them on repeat today—ghazals just grew on us, didn't they? 📻✨
Whether you need comfort after a long day or just a moment to get lost in your thoughts, there is always a ghazal that fits the mood. We’ve put together a compilation of the absolute best live ghazal performances from the Jashn-e-Rekhta stage, curated specially for our ghazal-paglus.
What is your go-to ghazal when you want to unwind? Tell us in the comments! 👇
Watch the full compilation on our YouTube channel at . Link is in Story!
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🗓️ Premiering this Sunday, 5th March at 11 AM IST.
👉 Click the link to set reminder: https://youtu.be/YMhh0AJ0-n0
“ab jigar thaam ke baitho meri baari aayi...” ✨
Jashn-e-Rekhta Bazm-e-Nau Bahaar Mushaira is known for bringing out the finest young voices of Urdu poetry, and last year, the tradition held strong! Relive the magic from December as Urdu’s finest young poets grace the stage on your screens, sharing unique perspectives and fresh thoughts that won the audience’s applause.
Listen to the finest voices of Urdu poetry.
Languages don't belong to religions; they belong to the people.
Raj Babbar sets the record straight on the origins of Urdu at Jashn-e-Rekhta. He traces its roots right back to our own cities—Agra, Aligarh, Bulandshahr—and highlights the lasting legacy of Amir Khusro on our language and cinema.
Watch the complete conversation at the link in our story. A great reminder of our shared cultural history.
What is your favorite Urdu word? Let us know in comments. 👇
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