Jashn e Rekhta
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Jashn-e-Rekhta is a celebration of the spirit and eloquence of Urdu.
Salman Akhtar in conversation with Pervaiz Alam effortlessly dismantles the redundant phrasing of a bad sher. A brilliant reminder that poetry demands precision, not just stating the obvious.
To watch the full 'Bure Sher Ki Chaar Khoobiyan' session in conversation with Pervaiz Alam, click the link in the story.
12/04/2026
Join the session as Dr. Salman Akhtar sits down with Pervaiz Alam for this insightful Jashn-e-Rekhta showcase.
What actually makes a verse fail? 📉
Together, they pull back the curtain on the "rules of the craft" - from rhythm and depth to the soul of a couplet - in a way that will change how you listen to (and write) poetry forever.
Catch the full masterclass this Sunday and see if your favorite verses actually pass the test.
📅 Sunday, April 12 | 11:00 AM
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Discover how Meer Taqi Meer laid the foundation for an entire literary tradition.
In this session from Jashn-e-Rekhta, Farhat Ehsas and Shafey Kidwai and Sarfaraz Khalid decode the sheer emotional and psychological gravity of Mir Taqi Mir's poetry. They discuss how he bypassed heavy intellectualism to capture the raw instinct of the human condition.
The full episode is live on YouTube. Watch it now to understand the true architect of Urdu - link in story
What actually makes a sher bad? Is it just a forced rhyme, or something much more structural?
A masterclass in poetry, disguised as a hilarious roast. Watch Dr. Salman Akhtar in conversation with Pervaiz Alam break down the anatomy of a terrible couplet, reveal the unspoken rules of the craft, and finally settle the debate on blank verse vs. meter.
Catch the full conversation this weekend—and see if your favorite verses actually pass the test.
🗓️ Sunday, 12th April
⏰ 11:00 AM
📺 Set Your Reminder: link in story
The voice, the crowd, the energy. Nothing hits quite like raw Sufi vocals live on stage. Mamta Joshi bringing absolute magic to Jashn-e-Rekhta with "Mera Piya Ghar Aaya." 🎙️✨
Watch the full medley performance at the link in our story! 👆
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