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Bahar-E-Urdu Day 2: Young Voices, Literary Wisdom & A Night of Soulful Celebration

Mumbai, October 7, 2025: The second day of Bahar-e-Urdu, celebrating fifty years of the Maharashtra Urdu Sahitya Academy, lit up the Dome SVP Stadium, Worli, with a grand tribute to Urdu’s eloquence, intellect, and emotion. The day began with an Open Mic Mushaira, where young poets Kayam Shah, Ahad Saeed, Payal Pandey, Zain Lakhimpuri, Riyaz Aasi, Shaukat Ali, Adnan Shaikh, Mayank Verma, Imran Ataai and Maqsood Aafaque filled the hall with youthful passion and heartfelt verse. Two scholarly sessions followed. In “Maharashtra Mein Urdu Adab,” moderated by Dr. Tabassum Khan, papers were presented by Dr. Shaikh Ahrar Ahmad (Thane) and Dr. Quazi Naveed Siddiqui (Aurangabad), with insights from Dr. Abdullah Imteyaz Ahmad (Mumbai) and Prof. Shahid Naukhez (Hyderabad). The next, “Modern Technology and Urdu,” moderated by Mohammad Irfan Raza, featured Dr. Mohd. Tabish Khan (Bhiwandi), Dr. Liaqat Ali (Delhi), Dr. Parvez Ahmad, and Dr. Mahmood Mirza, highlighting Urdu’s growing digital presence. The evening’s Tamseeli Mushaira brought poetic icons to life, with Zahid Ali Sayyed, Manzoor Islam, Sajid A. Hameed, Raziya Baig, Noman Khan, Nuzhat Parveen Akil Kagzi, Talha Bi Saver Hashmi, Mohsin Husnuddin Shaikh, and Khan Shadab Mohammed portraying legendary poets including Mirza Ghalib, Tahir Faraz, Anjum Rehbar and Obaid Azam Azmi. A mesmerizing Dastangoi by Fouzia Dastango and a soulful Sufi performance by Jhelum Singh — featuring “Nitt Khair Manga,” “Mere Dholna,” and “Dama Dam Mast Qalandar” — enchanted the audience. The evening celebrated those who continue to serve Urdu through literature, education, and creativity. Awards were presented in the following categories: Award for Emerging Writers, Layout Designing Award, Award for Urdu Journalism, Special Award, Educational Service Award, University and Degree College Level Award, School Level Award and Best Book Award. Each award was a reminder of the many different ways Urdu is being nurtured—on the page, in the classroom, and in the community. The evening also honoured poets, writers, journalists, educators, and designers for their contributions to Urdu, culminating in a spellbinding Qawwali by the Sabri Brothers. Bahar-e-Urdu’s second day was not merely an event; it was a living celebration of heritage, intellect, and artistry — a reminder that Urdu does not just belong to history books, but to every voice that dares to sing, speak, and dream in its melody. As the festival prepares for its final day, one truth resounds through every ghazal, every word, and every applause — Urdu lives on, radiant as ever, in the hearts of those who love it.   Bahar-E-Urdu...

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Bahar-E-Urdu Day 1 Opens To A Full House As Javed Akhtar, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Shekhar Suman & Ali Asgar Set The Mood

Bahar-e-Urdu: Celebrating 50 Years of Maharashtra Urdu Sahitya Academy The grand celebration of Bahar-e-Urdu opened to a packed audience at Dome SVP Stadium, Worli, as Urdu’s timeless magic came alive through poetry, wit, and music. The evening began with a Qaumi Yakjehti Geet by Farkhanda and the Kohinoor Music Academy, followed by Mujeeb Khan’s evocative Urdu theatrical presentation Ishq Jale To Jale Aisa on the verses of Sahir Ludhianvi. A star-studded Mushaira featuring Rajesh Reddy, Obaid Azam Azmi, Shakeel Azmi, Mehshar Afridi, Qamar Siddiqui, and Shikha Awdhesh transported the audience into the lyrical world of Urdu poetry. Renowned humourist Surender Sharma had the crowd in splits with his signature wit, while a thought-provoking panel on “Filmon Mein Urdu” featuring Sachin Pilgaonkar, Rumy Jafry, and Syed Qadri, moderated by Shekhar Suman, explored the language’s poetic influence on Indian cinema. A lively interactive session with Javed Akhtar and Rumy Jafry drew thunderous applause, highlighting the enduring resonance of Urdu in Indian storytelling. The show, hosted with charisma and humour by Shekhar Suman and Ali Asgar, concluded with the national anthem. As the first day came to a close, Bahar-e-Urdu reaffirmed that Urdu is not just a language—it is an emotion that unites hearts, transcending generations.   Bahar-E-Urdu Day 1 Opens To A Full House As Javed Akhtar, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Shekhar Suman & Ali Asgar Set The...

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بہارِ اُردو کا پہلا دن: جاوید اختر، سچن پیلگاؤنکر، شیکھر سمن اور علی اصغر کی موجودگی میں ہاؤس فل اسٹیڈیم میں شاندار آغاز

  ورلی میں واقع ڈوم ایس وی پی اسٹیڈیم میں ’’بہارِ اردو‘‘ کا عظیم الشان آغاز ایک بھرے ہوئے مجمعے کے درمیان ہوا، جہاں اردو کی لازوال شاعری، مزاح اور موسیقی نے سامعین کے دل جیت لیے۔ شام کا آغاز فرخندہ اور کوہِ نور میوزک اکیڈمی کے پیش کردہ قومی یکجہتی گیت سے ہوا، جس کے بعد مجیب خان نے ساحر لدھیانوی کے اشعار پر مبنی اپنی پُراثر تھیٹر پیشکش ’’عشق جلے تو جلے ایسا‘‘ سے حاضرین کو مسحور کر دیا۔ اس کے بعد منعقدہ ایک ستاروں سے سجے مشاعرے میں راجیش ریڈی، عبید اعظم اعظم، شکیل اعظم، محشر افریدی، قمر صدیقی اور شکھا اوادھیش نے اپنی شاعری سے سامعین کو اردو کے نغمگی بھری دنیا میں پہنچا دیا۔ مشہور مزاح نگار سریندر شرما نے اپنے مخصوص طنزیہ و مزاحیہ انداز میں مجمعے کو خوب ہنسایا، جب کہ ’’فلموں میں اردو‘‘ کے عنوان پر ہونے والی ایک بصیرت افروز پینل گفتگو میں سچن پیلگاؤنکر، رومی جعفری اور سید قادری نے شرکت کی، جس کی میزبانی شیکھر سمن نے کی۔ اس نشست میں اردو زبان کے فلمی دنیا پر اثرات کو خوبصورتی سے اجاگر کیا گیا۔ بعد ازاں جاوید اختر اور رومی جعفری کے ساتھ ایک دلچسپ انٹرایکٹو سیشن منعقد ہوا، جسے سامعین نے زبردست تالیاں بجا کر سراہا۔ اس نشست نے اردو زبان کی کہانی سنانے کی روایت کو خراجِ تحسین پیش کیا۔ پروگرام کی میزبانی شیکھر سمن اور علی اصغر نے اپنے دلکش اور پرمزاح انداز میں کی۔ محفل کا اختتام قومی ترانے کے ساتھ ہوا۔ پہلے دن کی اس یادگار محفل نے یہ ثابت کر دیا کہ اردو صرف ایک زبان نہیں، بلکہ ایک جذبہ ہے، جو دلوں کو جوڑتا ہے اور نسلوں کو آپس میں مربوط کرتا ہے۔   بہارِ اُردو کا پہلا دن: جاوید اختر، سچن پیلگاؤنکر، شیکھر سمن اور علی اصغر کی موجودگی میں ہاؤس فل اسٹیڈیم میں شاندار...

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बहार-ए-उर्दू दिवस 1: जावेद अख्तर, सचिन पिलगांवकर, शेखर सुमन और अली असगर की मौजूदगी में खचाखच भरे स्टेडियम में शानदार आग़ाज़

महाराष्ट्र उर्दू साहित्य अकादमी के 50 वर्षों के जश्न का आग़ाज़ वर्ली स्थित डोम एसवीपी स्टेडियम में “बहार-ए-उर्दू” का भव्य उद्घाटन एक पूरी तरह भरे हुए सभागार के बीच हुआ, जहाँ उर्दू की  शायरी, हास्य और संगीत की जादुई शाम ने सभी को मोह लिया। शाम की शुरुआत फर्खंदा और कोहिनूर म्यूज़िक अकैडमी द्वारा प्रस्तुत “क़ौमी यकजहती गीत” से हुई, जिसके बाद मजीब ख़ान ने साहिर लुधियानवी की शायरी पर आधारित नाट्य प्रस्तुति “इश्क़ जले तो जले ऐसा” से दर्शकों को भावविभोर कर दिया। इसके बाद हुए सितारों से सजे मुशायरे में राजेश रेड्डी, ओबैद आज़म आज़मी, शकील आज़मी, मेहशर अफरीदी, क़मर सिद्दीकी और शिखा अवधेश ने अपनी शायरी से सभी को उर्दू की दिलकश दुनिया में पहुंचा दिया। मशहूर हास्य कवि सुरेन्द्र शर्मा ने अपने चिर-परिचित अंदाज़ में दर्शकों को खूब हँसाया, वहीं “फ़िल्मों में उर्दू” विषय पर हुए एक गहन संवाद में सचिन पिलगांवकर, रूमी जाफ़री और सैयद क़ादरी ने शिरकत की। इस पैनल चर्चा का संचालन शेखर सुमन ने किया, जिसमें उर्दू भाषा के सिनेमा पर प्रभाव को सुंदर ढंग से प्रस्तुत किया गया। इसके बाद जावेद अख्तर और रूमी जाफ़री के साथ एक जीवंत इंटरएक्टिव सत्र हुआ, जिसे दर्शकों ने तालियों की गड़गड़ाहट से सराहा। इस सत्र ने उर्दू की भारतीय कहानी कहने की परंपरा में अहम भूमिका को रेखांकित किया। शो की मेज़बानी शेखर सुमन और अली असगर ने अपने आकर्षक और हास्यपूर्ण अंदाज़ में की। कार्यक्रम का समापन राष्ट्रगान के साथ हुआ। पहले दिन की इस यादगार शाम ने यह साबित कर दिया कि उर्दू केवल एक भाषा नहीं, बल्कि एक जज़्बा है, जो दिलों को जोड़ता है और पीढ़ियों को साथ लाता है। बहार-ए-उर्दू दिवस 1: जावेद अख्तर, सचिन पिलगांवकर, शेखर सुमन और अली असगर की मौजूदगी में खचाखच भरे स्टेडियम में शानदार...

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Advocate Vinay Kumar Dubey’s Birthday Celebrated With Great Enthusiasm Across The Nation

Mumbai/Lucknow. :Senior BJP leader and Member – Hindi Advisory Committee (Rajya Sabha), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, Advocate Vinay Kumar Dubey, was warmly celebrated by his supporters and well-wishers across the country on his birthday today. On this special occasion, Mr. Dubey took a noble pledge to build a new cowshed (Gaushala) and serve hundreds of cows, dedicating the initiative to the cause of Gau Seva. He stated, “Serving the cow is equivalent to serving the nation.” Known for his polite nature, strong character, and compassionate leadership, Advocate Dubey praised the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying, “India is rapidly moving towards becoming a Vishwaguru (Global Leader), and we are proud to be part of this transformative era.” Since early morning, a continuous stream of visitors and well-wishers arrived at his office to extend their greetings. Prominent among them were journalist Santosh Mishra, Mithilesh Mishra, Dhananjay Chauhan, Shashi Bhushan Pandey, BJP leader Dhananjay Mishra, and members of the Brahmin Ekta Charity Trust, along with hundreds of other supporters who conveyed their best wishes and prayed for his bright political future. Recognized for his sincerity and dedication, Advocate Dubey has been entrusted with key responsibilities by the Central Government, which he continues to fulfill with excellence. His supporters expressed great enthusiasm, hoping to see him soon take on an even more prominent political role. In his address, Advocate Dubey expressed heartfelt gratitude, saying — “Your blessings and faith are my greatest strength. They inspire me to keep working tirelessly for society and the nation.” Advocate Vinay Kumar Dubey is not only a skilled lawyer but also a dedicated social worker — a leader with a humble heart who truly rules the hearts of the people.   Old Memories With National Leaders Advocate Vinay Kumar Dubey’s Birthday Celebrated With Great Enthusiasm Across The...