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| Sanjiv Saraf at Jashn-e-Rekhta; 4th Edition, By Mohsin Javed |
Urdu touches the heart and mind of anyone who comes in contact with it. A language that was born on our subcontinent and which evolved and flourished here, Urdu is erroneously yet commonly consider a “foreign” language. Rekhta is a movement to preserve and promote the rich literary and cultural heritage of Urdu by availing technology and social media platforms as well as by celebrating its versatility and splendor through live events and festivals. As a result of Rekhta Foundation’s efforts, we can now see Urdu starting to emerge and resonate among hundreds of thousands of people cutting cross age, gender, social, economic, religious and or geographical divides. I am very exited about the progress, Rekhta Foundation has made in such a short time. I am confident that with participation from writers, poets, artistes and scholars and with support from contributors and patrons, there is so much more that can be accomplished in reclaiming our rich heritage. I hope you share our vision and passion and become a part of our movement.
Sanjiv Saraf
Founder, Rekhta Foundation
Jashn-E-Rekhta 2017 (8-10 December) is the fourth edition of the critically acclaimed and widely popular annual event organized by the Rekhta Foundation at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi. Jashn-e-Rekhta, in its fourth edition continued its efforts to keep Urdu alive in the public consciousness.
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| Jashn-e-Rekhta 4th Edition, By Mohsin Javed |
The festival celebrates the spirit and eloquence of Urdu language, literature, art, and culture. Since its debut in 2015 at IGNCA (Indira Gandhi National Center for Arts) in New Delhi.
The three-day festival will hosted various discussion and performances including Dastan goi, recitations, musical renditions, Mushaira, qawwali, film screenings and much more, infused with love of Urdu literature, poetry, and music. Adding to the conviviality and outdoor fete is also hosted including book exhibition, calligraphy art, artifacts, food court and many more.
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| A musical rendition by Shubha Mudgal at Jashn-e-Rekhta, By Mohsin Javed |
Over 100 distinguished writers, poets, artists, litterateurs, singers and acclaimed personalities gathered at the event.
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| #Ishq Urdu, By Mohsin Javed |
The Jashn also curates an Rekhta Bazaar that revive old-world charms through their creations like the fragrance of ittar, the antiquities of old Delhi, handicrafts, the delicate beauty of chikankari along as well as an elaborate Book exhibition spanning across Urdu, Hindi and English.
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| Urdu lovers at Jashn-e-Rekhta, By Mohsin Javed |
The spell of Food Festival ‘Aiwan-e-Zaiqa’ lets the food lovers savor the grand feast of cuisines like Kashmiri, Awadhi, Hyderabadi, Mughlai along with the finest selection of popular street food from Purani Dilli.
The festival also provides a platform to Urdu lovers and enthusiasts to share their poetry and stories in various open forums.
The festival strives to educate, entertain and engage the audience at the event. It has something for everyone the Urdu speaking and the Non- Urdu speaking.
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| Muzaffar Ali during the event at Jashn-e-Rekhta, By Mohsin Javed |
Distinguished personalities like Shabana Azmi, Ira Bhaskar, Muzaffar Ali, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Nandita Das, Javed Akhtar, Neelesh Misra and RJ Sameya and many more takes part in the three-day event.
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| Neelesh Misra in conversation with Saif Mahmood during Urdu Ki Raushni Mein at Jashn-e-Rekhta, By Mohsin Javed |