Urdu Shaahkaar
Discussion
2.5 hrs
February 18, 2023 6:00 pm Saturday

Urdu Shaahkaar: Masterpieces of Urdu Poetry A conversation between S.M. Shahed and Mir Ali Husain

Shahed and Husain will talk about the works of great Urdu poets including Mirza Ghalib, Josh Malihabadi, Mohinder Singh Bedi, Balmukund Arsh Malsiani, Parveen Shakir, Brij Narayan Chakbast, Fahmida Riaz, Pandit Anand Mohan Gulzar Dehlavi, and Makhdoom Mohiuddin, among others.

S.M. Shahed is the force behind urdushahkar.org, one of the most important resources of Urdu poetry, with a rich and growing variety of content for both the rank beginner and the Urdu expert. Mir Ali Husain is an author, scriptwriter, and the lyricist of several songs including the super-hit "Ye Hausla" from the movie "Dor".

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