Zakir Khan | Jashn-e-Rekhta 2017
Zakir Khan | Jashn-e-Rekhta 2017
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Zakir Khan’s session at Jashn-e-Rekhta 2017 was a candid conversation rooted in his love for poetry and the way shayari fits into everyday life. He spoke about what draws him to Urdu poetry, why certain couplets stay with you for years, and how poetry can bring comfort, clarity, and perspective. The conversation also touched upon poets he admires, including Ghalib and Jaun, and how their words continue to feel relevant across moods, moments, and generations. A session that stayed personal, honest, and firmly centred on poetry.
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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.
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