The Changing Face of Mushaira

Mushaira, which has seen a revival of sorts in recent times, is a gathering where Urdu poetry is recited by a group of poets. It has had a long tradition in Urdu culture and has evolved considerably in the last four centuries. What was once an event meant only for the royals and elites has now found popularity amongst the general public. Munawwar Rana, Ravish Kumar, Satyapal Anand and Ali Akbar Natiq sharing their views on the role Mushaira plays in promoting Urdu poetry and the process of its evolution and how it stands today.