Kathak, poetry and couplets to remember Mirza Ghalib | Latest News Delhi - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Kathak, poetry and couplets to remember Mirza Ghalib

Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi
Apr 25, 2013 11:02 PM IST

Bringing alive memories and to showcase the rich legacy of Mirza Ghalib, the Ghalib Memorial Movement has organised a two-day event "Yadgar-e-Ghalib" to mark the death anniversary of the legendary Urdu poet, HT reports.

Bringing alive memories and to showcase the rich legacy of Mirza Ghalib, the Ghalib Memorial Movement has organised a two-day event "Yadgar-e-Ghalib" to mark the death anniversary of the legendary Urdu poet. The event will be held on April 26 and 27.

HT Image
HT Image

Chief minister Sheila Dikshit is likely to release a documentary film “Yadgar-e-Ghalib” on the occasion.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

The event will include a Kathak performance by Uma Sharma, poetry recitation by prominent poets and recital of couplets of Ghalib by Pavan K Varma.

“The highlight of the event will be a mushaira with eminent poets in durbar tehzeeb rendered in Mughal style with shamadaan (flame kept in front of the orator),” said an organiser.

The verses for the performance have been selected for the occasion, to showcase the Sufi Ghalib. “The universal appeal of Ghalib’s thought makes people ponder over issues of life, death and love. This will leave the listeners spellbound,” said the organiser.

Commenting on the delay in observing Ghalib’s death anniversary, Firoz Bakht Ahmed, member of the movement, said, “The programme was supposed to take place on February 15. But it was postponed due to lack of artists, organisation and funds.”

Unveiling 'Elections 2024: The Big Picture', a fresh segment in HT's talk show 'The Interview with Kumkum Chadha', where leaders across the political spectrum discuss the upcoming general elections. Watch now!
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On