Faiz Ahmed Faiz
Guloon mein rang bhare baad-e-naubahaar chale,
Chale bhi aao ke gulshan ka kaarobaar chale.
Bring the flowers to bloom, let the spring breeze blow,
Come my love, and rouse the garden from its sleep.
This couplet is written by renowned poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz. Faiz began writing poetry on the conventional themes of love and beauty but soon these themes got submerged in larger social and political issues. This multifaceted poet’s poems are simple and have a conversational style but tackle issues, which are complex and complicated. Come join us as we explore the life and works of Faiz Ahmed Faiz through poetry reading, music and other renditions.
Place: Prithvi Theatre, Juhu
Date: 12.3.13
Time: 7pm-9pm
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Hi Priya/ Arwa! Nice to know your next mehfil on Faiz,, I will mostly join on 12th, I suggest you play a clip from Youtube ‘ Dilip Kumar on Faiz’. It is a beautiful rendition from thespian on Faiz shairy….Shaki Warsi
Dear Shakil Saab, Thanks for your suggestion, we will def try but since are evening is already structured we will have see if it will possible. However we will definitely include it on our blog. See yo at the mehfil. Thanks again.