Ujale ke Musahib

On the 29th of February, Gyaan Adab welcomed to our space three performers who brought with them the eternal sunshine their production was about.Ujale ke Musahib, a work originally written...

An Evening of Romantic Shayari

On the 27th of February, Gyaan Adab in association with Guldasta-e-Urdu, presented 'An Evening of Romantic Shayari'. We bore witness to a gathering of Urdu poetry enthusiasts that shared well-known...

An Evening of Original Stories

January's edition of Guldasta-e-Urdu presented a treat for all the writers and aficionados of literature out there. We bore witness to an evening where budding writers presented original short stories...

Hindustani Tyohar Urdu Shayaree Mein

Keeping the festive season alive, Guldasta-e-Urdu presents Hindustani Tyohar Urdu Shayaree Mein. The evening will feature Nasima Merchant, Dr. Mumtaz Peerbhoy, Kanchan Tripathi and Vijaya Tecksingani.  Held on the 26th...

Parting with Words

Death – whether of an object, or of a relationship, a loved one, relative, an acquaintance or even of strangers – it surrounds us. Yet we try to hide from...

Kuch Yaadein, Kuch Baatein Khayyam Ki

On the 26th of September, we celebrated the musical legacy of composer, Mohammed Zahur Khayyam.  He created timeless music for movies such as Umrao Jaan and Kabhie Kabhie. With a...

Qawwali Ka Safar

Held on the 30th of August, Guldastan-e-Urdu’s latest edition was a recap on the history of qawwali. Hosted by Mumtaz Peerbhoy and Nasima Merchant, the session ran through the origins...

Yaadon ki Baaraat

Guldasta-e-Urdu presented Yaadon ki Baarat, a celebration of the music of Mohammad Rafi. The event was headed by our very own Mumtaz Peerbhoy and Nasima Merchant. The guests were given...

Celebrating Girish Karnard

As a tribute to the scholar, actor, director, writer and playwright, Gyaan Adab will host a gathering for theatre and literature lovers to read works by the author and discuss...

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