One almost expects theatremaker Jameel Gulrays to quote Mirza Ghalib, and say ‘Hain aur bhi duniya mein sukhanvar bahut acche… (there are better poets in this world)’ when asked about his upcoming ...

A special performance and discussion in Mumbai will shine a light on the extended forms of Urdu poetry like masnavi, beyond ...

NISHTER is a Persian word and it means a lancet, a surgical knife or blade. The 72 nishters or lancets, or 72 heart-pricking ...

Sampooran Singh Kalra, often known as Gulzar, whose poetry, lyrics, screenplays, and direction have influenced Indians for ...

Ghalib’ took place in the Capital on Monday, coinciding with the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr, choreographed and conceptualised by ...

Dr Tariq Rahman’s book on Ghalib is an exceptional scholarly work that might prompt new thinking on a few themes in classical... Published 30 Sep, 2024 03:49pm ...

Then there are qawwali and ghazal programs on DD Urdu. Besides, the TV has a radio as well. I love listening to Music in the background as I read or think or walk in the cell. I especially enjoy ...

Urdu, a language woven with poetry ... It taught me the techniques and depth of ghazal writing. I’d recommend it to anyone wanting to learn this beautiful art.” Also Read: Nature’s Fury ...

In 1856, the British rejected Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib. In 1947 ... use of infinitives and the word connectors liberally in his Urdu. There were some couplets where if you just changed one ...