“Languages belong to regions, not religions. Urdu tells the story of India, not Muslims”
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Javed Akhtar is a cultural firestarter. Poet and lyricist, scriptwriter and aesthete, and in his deep-seated commitment to pluralism, a virtual historian of contemporary Indian culture.
That’s why, when you have a chance to hear Javed sa’ab take a riveting, illuminating dive into the subversive edge of Urdu poetry, and its intertwine with Indian history and cinema, you settle into an easy chair, put the volume up, and prepare for a masterclass in culture and history.
There are few speakers more knowledgeable, more articulate and more impassioned about India’s cultural riches than Javed Akhtar, so watch this full session above for a rare treat as he reveals to us another Urdu – not just the language of love and wine and sensuous longing, but a language that tells the very history of India.
