January 28, 2025 10:26 PM.
The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKAACL) today organised the prestigious All India Urdu Mushaira at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu, in the presence of a galaxy of writers and intellectuals of different languages.
Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that this year’s Mushaira was organised as part of the 76th Republic Day celebrations, bringing together renowned poets from across Jammu and Kashmir and other states and Union Territories of the country.
The primary objective of the Mushaira is to celebrate the diversity of India through the universal language of poetry, which serves as a bridge connecting people from varied backgrounds and regions. The Mushaira featured mesmerising performances by celebrated poets from across the country, including Chander Bhan Khaal (Delhi), Rajesh Reddy (Mumbai), Manish Shukla (Lucknow), Dr. Sunita Raina (Delhi), Mohan Muntazir (Uttarakhand), Monika Dehlvi (Delhi), Amjid Khan Amjid (Dehradun), Deepak Gupta (Faridabad), Asad Mehtab Asad (Mumbai), and Krishen Kumar Toor (Dharamshala). Local poets also enriched the Mushaira with their captivating verses.
Notable participants included Pritpal Singh Beetab, Dr. Liaqat Jafri, Sohil Siddique, Mumtaz Ahmad, Dr. Shafaq Sopori, Gulzar Jaffar, Shabeena Ara, Qazi Akhter, and Dr. Tahir Tanveer. Each poet enthralled the audience with their thought-provoking poetry, blending traditional themes with contemporary insights and reinforcing the timeless charm of Urdu poetry.
As part of the Republic Day celebrations, JKAACL will also host the Dogri Kavi Sammelan at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu, on 30th January 2025. This event is another opportunity to celebrate the region’s linguistic diversity and literary richness.