Urdu Shayari Masterclass: Tanz-o-Mizaah, The Poetry of Satire and Humour
Key information
- Date
- Time
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3:00 pm
- Venue
- SOAS, University of London
- Room
- Khalili Lecture Theatre
About this event
Join us for an afternoon of Urdu poetry, jokes, and satire, in collaboration with Urdu Culture London
This event is part of a public series that celebrates the riches of Urdu literature. This time we will be exploring how Urdu poets have explored comedy and satire through distinctive styles, images, and voices. The Masterclass is available to everyone and prior knowledge of Urdu is not necessary to enjoy the presentations and readings.
Programme
| Opening | 5 mins | Dr Saif Mahmood |
| Masterclass | 30 mins | Dr Hilal Fareed |
| Nusrat Bijapuri's Gulshan-e-Ishq (Dakani Urdu) | 10 mins | Dr Richard Williams (15 minutes) |
| Recitation | 25 mins | Rifat Shamim, Dr Humaira Jamal, Dr Ehsan Zafar Zaidi, Yousuf Abraham |
| Marsiya Recitation | Nafees Abidi (15 minutes) |
| Discussion | 30 mins |
| Closing | 5 mins |
| Refreshments | 5pm |
The event will be chaired by Dr Annie Zaidi
Image credit: Urdu Culture London
