As part of his ongoing Rumiverse—an attempt to bring Rumi closer to Indian audiences through translations, performances, and dialogue—Ashwin Afraad now presents Tuka Mhane Rumi La.
This journey has taken shape through his books of Rumi’s translations in Urdu and Marathi, as well as mehfils like Rumi Hai and Rumi Meets Kabeer. Building on these explorations, this new presentation brings Rumi and Tukaram into a shared poetic and philosophical space.
Featuring Gandhar Joshi and Sawani Shikhare, the mehfil traces parallels in their lives, their spiritual thought, and their modes of expression. Though rooted in different traditions, their voices begin to resonate as reflections of the same inner truth.
What makes this presentation especially distinctive is its form: for the first time, Rumi’s poetry is rendered in Marathi in the abhang format. This is not merely translation, but a re-imagination—where Rumi’s Sufi philosophy finds a natural cadence within Tukaram’s bhakti tradition.
The result is a seamless dialogue—one philosophy, many expressions.
Date: Sunday, 31st May 2026
Time: 7 - 8.30 pm
Venue: Belvalkar Residence
B - Wing, Fifth Floor, Sarita Ornate, Behind Navashya Maruti,
Opp. P. L. Deshpande Garden, Sinhagad Road
Tickets: 300/-
Duration: 90 mins.
Language: Marathi, Farsi
Location Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aWmdb9RsVuzfNyKA8
Please note that we are experimenting with a new format of presentation and venue—this is a house mehfil held in a private residential space, designed to be intimate and immersive, so kindly consider this setting before booking, as seating is limited and the experience is intentionally personal and close-knit.
Event Venue
Belvalkar Residence, Sinhagad Road, Pune, India
INR 300.00
