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Celebrity Discussion
A celebrity discussion on Urdu novels being the base of TV dramas, the importance of pronunciation in the audio-visual world, Urdu’s aesthetics on screen, and much more from Urdu's audio-visual world.
Theatrical Performance
Embark on an enchanting odyssey, unveiling the remarkable life of Noor Jehan through a mesmerizing dance performance by Shinjini Kulkarni and directed by Danish Iqbal. Dive into this captivating journey of artistry and history.
Mushaira
Join a traditional Urdu poetry symposium, where luminaries like Irshad Kamil, Farhat Ehsas and more passionately recite verses that delve into love, longing, spirituality, and beyond.
Orchestral Qawwali
Witness the Orchestral Qawwali Project, a trailblazing masterpiece uniting Sufi poetry, Indian Classical dance, and orchestral brilliance, setting a new era in the art world. Experience the brilliant performance by Abi Sampa, Rushil Ranjan, and their talented troupe.
Aadaab-e-Guftugu
Indulge in the eloquence of Urdu conversation, adorned with finesse, humour, and satire, featuring Arfa Sayeda Zehra, Moin Meer, and Saif Mahmood. Join us for an evening of linguistic brilliance.
Dastangoi
Experience the mesmerizing world of Dastangoi as Mahmood Farooqui & Darain Shahidi bring stories to life at Jashn-e-Rekhta London. Immerse yourself in an enchanting narrative journey that transcends time and culture.
Theatrical Drama
A theatrical masterpiece born from Nadira Babbar's vision, lovingly penned and directed by Juhi Babbar Soni, promises an enchanting journey through the realm of storytelling. Don't miss this artistic marvel.
- 3:00 PM
- 3:10 PM
- 3:50 PM
- 4:30 PM
- 5:10 PM
- 6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
10:00 AM Onwards
REGISTRATION opens
STAGE 1
STAGE 2
STAGE 3
Stage 2
3:00 PM - 3:10 PM (UK Time)
3:00 PM - 3:10 PM (UK TIME)
Inaugural
By Sanjiv Saraf
Stage 1
3:10 PM - 3:50 PM (UK Time)
3:10 PM - 3:52 PM (UK TIME)
Urdu Suroñ Ka Mausam-e-Bahaar
Annu Kapoor & Rumi Jaffery
Stage 1
3:50 PM - 4:30 PM (UK Time)
3:52 PM - 4:53 PM (UK TIME)
Qawwali
Curated Qawwali from Jashn-e-Rekhta Archives
Stage 1
4:30 PM - 5:10 PM (UK Time)
4:53 PM - 5:30 PM UK TIME
Dastan-e-Yusufi
Mehmood Farooqui & Darain Shahidi
Stage 1
5:10 PM - 6:00 PM (UK Time)
5:30 PM - 6:29 PM (UK TIME)
Ghazal Through the Ages
Curated Ghazals by era from Jashn-e-Rekhta Archives
Stage 1
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (UK Time)
6:29 PM - 7:16 PM (UK TIME)
Young Poets Mushaira
Ishq ke naam – A special presentation of youth poetry around love
Stage 1
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (UK Time)
7:16 PM - 8:30 PM (UK TIME)
The Legend of Nawaab Jaan & Mirza Ghalib
Manjari Chaturvedi & Neelesh Misra
Stage 2
3:10 PM - 3:50 PM (UK Time)
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM (UK TIME)
Cinema Kal Aur Aaj
Javed Akhtar & Manoj Muntashir
Stage 2
3:50 PM - 4:30 PM (UK Time)
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM (UK TIME)
Poochhte hain wo ki Ghalib kaun hai : Azra Raza aur tafhiim-e-Ghalib
Azra Raza
Stage 2
4:30 PM - 5:10 PM (UK Time)
4:30 PM - 5:22 PM (UK TIME)
Ghazal Gayaki: Aathwen sur ki talaash
Gurmehar Kaur in conversation with Shilpa Rao, Rafaqat Ali Khan & Talat Aziz
Stage 2
5:10 PM - 6:00 PM (UK Time)
5:22 PM - 6:02 PM (UK TIME)
Romancing Urdu
Jaaved Jaafery in conversation with Atika Ahmed Farooqui
Stage 2
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (UK Time)
6:02 PM - 6:54 PM (UK TIME)
Zara umr e rafta ko awaaz dena ~ Down memory lane – the golden years of Radio
Raza Ali Abidi in conversation with Pervaiz Alam
Stage 2
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (UK Time)
6:54 PM - 8:30 PM (UK TIME)
Mian Biwi Aur Wagah
PLAY: Written by Amna Khaishgi, Ethesham Shahid & Majid Muhammad | Directed by Dhruti Shah D'souza & Co-directed by Sheherzad Kaleem
Stage 3
3:10 PM - 3:50 PM (UK Time)
3:10 PM - 4:03 PM (UK TIME)
Ye Kaisa Ishq Hai Urdu Zabaan Ka
Gulzar in conversation with Javed Siddiqui
Stage 3
3:50 PM - 4:30 PM (UK Time)
4:03 PM - 4:45 PM (UK TIME)
Dilli Jo Ek Shahr Tha
Irfan Habib In Conversation With Rana Safvi
Stage 3
4:30 PM - 5:10 PM (UK Time)
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM (UK TIME)
Faiz ke Teen Ishq
Gopi Chand Narang in conversation with Shahina Tabassum
Stage 3
5:10 PM - 6:00 PM (UK Time)
5:35 PM - 6:25 PM (UK TIME)
Indian languages in global scenario
Anisur Rahman in conversation with Alok Rai, Qazi Afzal Husain & Uday Prakash
Stage 3
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (UK Time)
6:25 PM - 7:12 PM (UK TIME)
Aina Khane Mein Lafz
Anwar Maqsood
- 3:00 PM
- 3:10 PM
- 3:50 PM
- 4:30 PM
- 5:10 PM
- 6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
10:00 AM Onwards
REGISTRATION opens
STAGE 1
STAGE 2
STAGE 3
Stage 1
3:10 PM - 3:50 PM (UK Time)
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM (UK TIME)
Mehfil-e-Sukhan
Team Sukhan
Stage 1
3:50 PM - 4:30 PM (UK Time)
3:50 PM - 4:50 PM (UK TIME)
Akhtari: A tribute to Begum Akhtar
By Vidya Shah & Danish Husain
Stage 1
4:30 PM - 5:10 PM (UK Time)
4:50 PM - 5:50 PM (UK TIME)
Mausiqui ke Rang – Colours of the subcontinent
A bouquet of artists from the Indian subcontinent
Stage 1
5:10 PM - 6:00 PM (UK Time)
5:50 PM - 6:40 PM (UK TIME)
GRAND MUSHAIRA
A curated Poetry symposium from Jashn-e-Rekhta archives.
Stage 1
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (UK Time)
6:40 PM - 7:45 PM (UK TIME)
Sufi Mix
Curated Sufi songs from Jashn-e-Rekhta Archives
Stage 2
3:10 PM - 3:50 PM (UK Time)
3:00 PM - 4:03 PM (UK TIME)
Urdu ke Zer-e-Saya
Vishal Bharadwaj in conversation with Faridoon Shahryar
Stage 2
3:50 PM - 4:30 PM (UK Time)
4:03 PM - 5:00 PM (UK TIME)
Zara Umr-e-Rafta ko aawaaz dena ~ 100 Years of the legendary Broadcaster Yavar Abbas
Yavar Abbas in conversation with Pervaiz Alam
Stage 2
4:30 PM - 5:10 PM (UK Time)
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (UK TIME)
Cinema aur TV ki badalti zabaan ~ The changing voice of cinema and television
Saif Mahmood in conversation with Nasreen Munni Kabir, Sania Saeed & Tanuja Chandra
Stage 2
5:10 PM - 6:00 PM (UK Time)
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (UK TIME)
Urdu scholars from another realm ~ Urdu ki Nayi Mahfilein
Jameela Siddiqi in conversation with Frances Prichett & Marion Molteno
Stage 2
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (UK Time)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (UK TIME)
Lal qile ka Akhri Mushaira
Written & Directed by M. Sayeed Alam
Stage 3
3:10 PM - 3:50 PM (UK Time)
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM (UK TIME)
Kahaani ke sach kii talash: Ek yaad-Nama
Intizar Hussain In Conversation With Asif Farrukhi
Stage 3
3:50 PM - 4:30 PM (UK Time)
3:45 PM - 4:40 PM (UK TIME)
Manto ab tak ham-kalaam ~ Manto still speaks to us
Nandita Das, Sarmad Sultan Khoosat, Darain Shahidi & Bimal Chadha
Stage 3
4:30 PM - 5:10 PM (UK Time)
4:40 PM - 5:20 PM (UK TIME)
Gurunanak Ka Roohani Rekhta
Aftab Ahmad Afaqi in conversation with Akhtarul Wasey, Jaspal Singh, Nashir Naqvi
Stage 3
5:10 PM - 6:00 PM (UK Time)
5:20 PM - 6:00 PM (UK TIME)
Iqbal bhi Iqbal se Aagah nahin
Shamim Hanfi in conversation with Anisur Rahman
Stage 3
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (UK Time)
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM (UK TIME)
MIR TAQI MIR: MAT SAHAL HAMEIN JAANO
Shamsur Rahman Faruqi in conversation with Qazi Jamal Hussain
Stage 3
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (UK Time)
6:45 PM - 7:40 PM (UK TIME)
Padhant
Zia Mohyeddin
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Rekhta UK (charity no. 1184941) aims to be at the forefront of Preservation, Promotion, Education & Advocacy of Urdu language and other cultures of South Asia.
Your generosity will help in furthering our vision in transcending Urdu’s rich literary and cultural legacy making it accessible to all and keep it thriving for generations to come.
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Account name: Rekhta Foundation UK
Acct Number: 43220710
Sort Code: 20 41 50
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13 Artillery Row,
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Venue & Info
Westminster Chapel
Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6BS
Saturday, 28 October 2023
Timings: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM