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Celebrate the timeless charm of Urdu poetry, music, and culture at this festival
Updated On: 14 September, 2025 10:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Nasrin Modak Siddiqi
From mushairas to multimedia showcases, Shaam-e-Rekhta brings fresh relevance to Urdu’s poetic legacy to resonate across generations
Rang aur Noor is a multi-sensory showcase of dance, live music, and audio-visual storytelling
When Shakeel Badayuni wrote the song Jab pyaar kiya toh darna kya for Mughal-e-Azam, director K Asif made him rewrite it nearly a hundred times until each word shone like a gem. “We hum these songs without realising the patience, persistence, and craft behind them,” says Huma Khalil, author, filmmaker, and trustee-director at Rekhta Foundation.
During her research for Rang aur Noor: Urdu Shairo’n ke Filmi Shahkaar, to be showcased at the Shaam-e-Rekhta event, Khalil came across many such stories that revealed poets’ untold journeys. “From my Urdu roots, I’ve always been captivated by the soulful lyrics of Bollywood songs. While we celebrate the singers and stars, the poets who crafted those words often remain in the shadows. Rang Aur Noor is my humble attempt to bring these unsung heroes to the forefront, to illuminate the beauty and depth of their poetry, and to honour their invaluable contribution to our musical heritage,” she says.
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