The Bhopalites had an evening filled with tuneful ghazals. To commemorate the contributions of Tazeen Zehra Abdi in Urdu literature, an event ‘Ek Shaam Tumhare Naam- Tazeen Zahra Abdi was organised at State Museum on Sunday.
Tazeen Zahra Abdi is known as one of the celebrated ‘shayara’ of the country. She has written enormous poetries in Urdu, Ghazals and three books. The event was organised by Khushbu Educational and Cultural Society, Bhopal.
On the occasion, ADG Madhya Pradesh Police Anuradha Shankar was present as the chief guest on the occasion. Besides, president of Khushbu Educational and Cultural Society Sajid Premi and other Urdu poets and authors were present.
The event began with felicitation programme of Tazeen Zahra Abdi. She was felicitated with ‘Shaan-e-Bhopal’.
The event was followed with musical event ‘Shab-e-Ghazal’. One of the renowned ghazal singers of the city Ayub Ghafur enthralled the audience with his performance. He performed 12 ghazals that left the audience enthralled.
Along with Ayub, singers like Mahua Chatterjee, Samar Mehdi and Sara Mehdi also gave melodious and marvellous performances.
The musical evening began with the ghazal ‘lab Pe Aati Hai Dua Banke Tamanna Meri’. This is one of the celebrated poetries by Allama Iqbal. After this, ghazal Manzil Na De, Chirag Na De, Hosla To De, Tumko Dekha Toh Yeh Khayal Aaya, Dam Dam Diga Diga Mausam Bheega Bheega, Maula Mere Maula Mere Karam Ho Karam, Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai, Maujon Ku Rawani Hai and many more.
The performances left the audience enthralled.