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 couplets on trust, survival, love and the art of living. His presence turns the evening into a memorable celebration of Urdu poetry.
The Mushaira also features Aslam Hasan, Charagh Sharma, Pooja Bhatia, Madan Mohan Danish, Vijendra Singh Parwaz, Rajesh Reddy and Shamim Abbas. Together, they bring poems on love, memory, society, humour, pain and the everyday emotions that connect us all.
Listen to this complete Grand Mushaira from Shaam-e-Rekhta Mumbai and relive an evening where every strong line finds its echo in the audience.
Featured Poets:
Javed Akhtar, Waseem Barelvi, Aslam Hasan, Charagh Sharma, Pooja Bhatia, Madan Mohan Danish, Vijendra Singh Parwaz, Rajesh Reddy and Shamim Abbas.