In Their Own Voice – Anwar Shaoor
T2F Presents Anwar Shaoor
Anwar Shaoor, one of the most prolific Urdu poets of our times, has claimed an immense following amongst admirers of Urdu poetry. Rare for a living poet, he has also received high accolades from critics and contemporaries. With three collections of ghazals to his credit, Andokhta, Mashq-e-Sukhan, and Mee Raqsam, his work is read in literary journals around the world.
Anwar Shaoor has an amazing ability to blend profound thought with simple diction and is arguably the best exponent of sehl-e-mumtina* in Urdu ghazal today. Following the demise of Raees Amrohvi, he has continued the enviable tradition of contributing daily qat’aat to the widely read Urdu newspaper, Jang.
T2F is thrilled to host one of the most widely recognized Urdu poets of our times. Please join us for an evening of live renditions and interaction with Anwar Shaoor.
*Sehl-e-Mumtina is a form of writing poetry that is esteemed for its simplicity of language and communication.
Date: Wednesday, 12th March, 2008
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