Ana-parast hoon par kamal rakhta hoon, main apne saamne apna jawal rakhta hoon'. These poetic lines by poet and artist Sajid Premi made the audience ask for some more shayari on stage.
It was the occasion of annual poets’ meet and award ceremony of Khushbu Educational and Cultural Society, Bhopal wherein the city poets recited some of their creative qalams before the audience. The event was held at Swaraj Bhavan, here on Monday.
The event began with the award ceremony. Renowned poet of the city, Ali Abbas Ummeed was awarded with 'Fakhre Khushbu' award for his immense contribution in Urdu literature. Secretary of Madhya Pradesh Urdu Academy Nusrat Mehdi and ghazal singer Yaqoob Malik were present as the chief guests on the occasion.
later, the mushaira spread its charm at the Swaraj Bhavan hall. The colours and innocence of Urdu poetry were expressed at the Mushaira. Poets from across the city participated in the poet's meet and described their love for Urdu ghazals.
It is noteworthy that the event was held in the memory of renowned poet of the city and founder of Khushbu Society Wahid Premi. Poets like Nusrat Mehdi, Farooq Anjum, Sajid Premi, Asif Saeed, Khalil Aslam Qureshi, Chitransh Khare, Arvind Amber, Bhavesh Dilshaad and many other recited their poetry for the Urdu poetry buffs of the city.
The event began with Wahid Premi's poem 'Dua'. People were enjoying every bit of the mushaira. The entire hall was filled with clappings and appreciation. Some poets spoke about love, some spoke about human personalities.
The poetry had its innocence and purity which enthralled all the audience present at the hall.
The Bhopalites witnessed a fine evening of Urdu qalams that left them totally mesmerised.