To commemorate the contributions of Meena Naqvi in Urdu literature, an event ‘Jashn-e-Meena was organised at State Museum on Saturday.
Meena Naqvi 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, Secretary of Madhya Pradesh Urdu Academy Nusrat Mehdi and other Urdu poets and authors were present.
The event began with felicitation programme of Meena Naqvi. She was felicitated with ‘Fakhr-e-Khushbu’. later, Secretary of Madhya Pradesh Urdu Academy Nusrat Mehdi highlighted about the personality and works of Meena Naqvi. Followed by this was the release of the book ‘Aaina’ which is a collection of Meena Naqvi’s poems. later, Badr Vasti read out the letter he wrote for Meena Naqvi.
The event was followed with musical event ‘Shab-e-Ghazal’. One of the renowned ghazal singers of the city Bharti Vishwanathan enthralled the audience with her performance. She performed eight ghazals written by Meena Naqvi and Nusrat Mehdi. The ghazals were composed by Anwar Hussain.
Bharti started off with ghazal, ‘Fakr hota hai ye batane mein’. Then she performed ghazal, ‘Zindagi Ishq Aashna Ho jaye’, ‘Amal Waqt Ka Jawab Hoon Main’, Kabhi Zyada Kabhi Kam Raha Hai Ankhon Mein’, ‘ Zindagi Ki Dhoop Ko Ek Shamiyana Chahiye’. She conclude her performances with ‘Rooh Me Hai Kaisi Sargam’.
Another budding ghazal singer Sarah Mehdi gave enchanting performance back-to-back. She performed ghazals like ‘Dasht-e-Tanhai’ ‘Mere Hum Nafs Mere Humnava’ and more. She was accompanied by Samar Mehdi on guitar.