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An evening that remembers Ghalib not as a historical figure, but as a living voice; one that speaks through memory, loss, love, and the quiet questions we still ask ourselves.Food Included
On the Birth Anniversary of Mirza Ghalib, Ghalib, Ghazal, Ghiza aur Maazi invites audiences into an evening of remembrance; where poetry, music, and memory come together to revisit one of South Asia’s most enduring literary voices.
Rather than approaching Ghalib as a distant historical figure, this experience remembers him as a living presence; someone whose words continue to echo through love, loss, longing, faith, doubt, and the fragile act of remembering itself.
Set in the intimate and reflective space of Project Otenga, the evening unfolds as a slow, thoughtful journey through Ghalib’s world, his city, his time, and the emotional landscapes he inhabited, brought alive through narration and ghazal.
Ghalib’s poetry is deeply rooted in Yaad -remembrance not just of people and love, but of cities, eras, belief systems, and the self. His verses often sit at the intersection of:
• Ishq and firaaq
• Faith and skepticism
• Loss and quiet resilience
• Personal memory and collective history
This experience explores how the ghazal becomes a vessel for memory; fragmented yet complete, personal yet universal.
This event will also include Food
About the Hosts:
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Rana Safvi is a historian and author deeply committed to India's rich cultural heritage and diverse civilizational legacy. Her work spans a variety of media including writings, podcasts, videos, and translations. With a remarkable portfolio, she has authored ten books that delve into topics ranging from culture and history to the monuments of India.,"The Delhi Trilogy: Where Stones Speak," "The Forgotten Cities of Delhi," "Shahjahanabad: The Living City of Old Delhi," "A Saint, A Folk Tale and Other Stories," and "In Search of The Divine: Living Histories of Sufism in India."
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Rene Singh is a singer trained in semi-classical music. She has a vast knowledge of Sufi and Urdu poetry, which has led her to delve into its history and musically present the lives of various poets to the people across the globe. Singh curates and designs modules and workshops through poetry and music. Her work is based on her vast travels and interactions with different communities and music across the country, including conflict zones. She has partnered with UNICEF to create musical stories for community radio in the remote villages of the country and has earned great appreciation for her work in Kashmir with orphan girls affected by terrorism. She is the founding member of HUM: Hamari Urdu Mohabbat, which has become a leading group for performing this form of poetry and singing.
Kindly Note:
Please arrive at the venue 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Project Otenga inside Shaheedi Park-ITO Delhi, Shaheedi Park, Service Road, Firoz Shah Kotla, Delhi 110002, India, New Delhi
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