Description
This special muzakara offers a rare opportunity to hear acclaimed Indian Urdu poet Fatima Hassan in conversation exploring how poetry is written, shaped and brought into language, alongside the ideas, influences and creative process behind his work.
Moving between discussion and spontaneous recitation, Hassan will reflect on the craft of Urdu poetry, the making of verses and the literary traditions that continue to inform his work, sharing poetry and moments of tarannum as the conversation unfolds.
Warm, reflective and deeply rooted in the culture of Urdu poetry, this event offers an intimate alternative to the formal setting of the mushaira.
Please note this event is in Urdu.
You may also be interested in Mushaira: An Evening of Urdu Poetry on Saturday 4 July at 7pm and Zakhm Khandan: Urdu Humour and Satire on Sunday 5 July at 5pm.
About the Poet
Fatima Hassan
Fatima Hassan is one of Pakistan’s leading Urdu poets, widely admired for her lyrical style and her exploration of women’s lives, identity and social justice. Born in Karachi, she has published several acclaimed poetry collections, including Bahtay Huay Phool, Dastak Se Dar Tak Ka Fasla and Yaadein Bhi Ab Khwab Hain, as well as the short story collection Kahaniyan Gum Ho Jati Hain. Her poetry is especially noted for its feminist perspective and its engagement with the social and political realities of contemporary Pakistan.
About the Moderator
Tasneem Hassan
Tasneem Hassan is an Urdu poet and health professional based in the North of England. Her debut poetry collection, Yaaft (2024), showcases a distinctive style that blends classical and contemporary Urdu, marked by strong, lyrical diction. Her work has been published widely, and she has performed at literary festivals and mushaira events both in the UK and internationally. She also serves as vice chair of the Yorkshire Adabee Forum, promoting Urdu literature across the region.
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