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    Artists & Speakers 2024

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    Javed Akhtar

    A poet, lyricist, author and screenwriter, acclaimed for his impactful contributions to Indian cinema.

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    Papon

    A renowned Indian singer, composer, and music producer, from Assam celebrated for his soulful voice and versatile contributions.

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    Kailash Kher

    An Indian music composer and singer, known for his soulful voice and music inspired by Indian folk and Sufi traditions.

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    Ali Fazal

    Ali Fazal

    A versatile actor acclaimed for dynamic roles in Hindi cinema, OTT platforms, and Hollywood.

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    Kavita Seth

    An acclaimed Indian singer, recognized for her contributions as a playback artist in Hindi cinema, as well as evocative performances of Ghazals and Sufi music.

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    Arshad Qutbi

    A Qawwali singer.

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    Atul Ajnabi

    A celebrated poet.

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    Farhat Ehsas

    A celebrated poet and an author.

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    Pernia Qureshi

    A renowned Sufi Kuchipudi dancer and actor.

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    Bhawana Srivastava

    An eminent poetess hails from Varanasi and is a civil servant.

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    Charagh Sharma

    A celebrated poet.

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    Charan Singh Bashar

    A celebrated poet and also a former DISP in UP Police.

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    Dr. Abdullah

    A distinguished poet, scientist, and cultural/literary activist, and has played a significant role in the promotion of Urdu literature in North America.

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    Faridoon Shahryar

    A renowned journalist/celeb anchor, writer and poet.

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    Aaditya Kulshreshth

    A writer, actor, reader, and stand-up comedian, who brings stories to life with wit and charm, also works as a writer for a popular YouTube channel.

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    Faiza Abbasi

    A well-read scholar of AMU, did her Masters and PhD from the Dept of Wildlife Sciences, she is also an author, philanthropist, educationalist & environmentalist.

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    Haji Mohammad Idris

    A Qawwali singer.

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    Gaggan Mudgal

    A singer, anchor and founder & CEO of Mudgal Kreations

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    Hasan Kamal

    An Indian lyricist and songwriter.

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    Himanshu Bajpayee

    A storyteller, author, and journalist dedicated to capturing the essence of Lucknow’s society and culture.

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    JAANI LAKHNAVI

    A young poet

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    Jahnvi Shrimankar

    A celebrated singer

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    Arjumand Ara

    A winner of the Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize, also a professor, critic and Scholar of Humanities.

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    KASHIF SAYYED

    A young poet

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    Kena Shree

    An award-winning writer, storyteller, spoken word artist, leadership coach and a sought-after speaker.

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    Malka Naseem

    A celebrated poetess

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    Meiyang Chang

    A celebrated singer, actor, and television host.

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    Najeeb Jung

    An author and former civil servant from the IAS, also served as 20th LG of Delhi

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    Nisschal Zaveri

    A versatile vocalist, renowned Indian classical ghazal singer, songwriter, and music composer.

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    Adnan Qutbi

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    Noor Zaheer

    Began as a journalist and now champions women’s rights, using theatre and books as a powerful platform for her voice.

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    Obaid Azam Azmi

    An acknowledged Urdu poet, writer and a respected Prosodian.

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    Parvez Babblu

    A Qawwali Singer.

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    Parvez Husain

    A Qawwali Singer.

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    Popular Meeruthi

    An acclaimed Urdu and Hindi poet, humorist, and satirist, performing at Mushairas and Kavi Sammelans worldwide for over 45 years.

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    Pragya Sharma

    An Indian poet, writer, and author, known for her contributions to the literary community both nationally and internationally.

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    Prof. Ghazanfar

    Indian Poet, critic, and fiction writer, known for his writings on sensitive social issues.

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    Qamar Abbas Qamar

    A young poet

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    Ravi Gupta

    A standup comedian who prides himself on his relatable, local humor.

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    Rehman Khan

    An Indian stand-up comedian and film actor.

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    Saif Irfan

    A young poet

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    Sanjiv Saraf

    As the founder of Rekhta Foundation, he is passionately committed to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of Indic languages.

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    Salman Saeed

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    Saquib Humraaz

    A young poet

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    Sarmad Khan

    A young poet

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    Shahrukh Khan

    A Qawwali Singer.

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    Shaista Yusuf

    A renowned Urdu poet and prose writer. She has contributed to numerous magazines worldwide and translated articles and poems into Urdu.

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    Shamim Abbas

    A prominent post-modern poet and an actor from Mumbai, has an unconventional style.

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    Shagufta Yasmeen

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    Sharjeel Ansari

    A young poet

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    Syed Ahmed

    A young poet

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    Tahir Faraz

    A popular poet at international Mushairas, known for his unique voice in Geet, Gazal, and Nazm, as well as for melodic recitation.

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    Vidya Shah

    An acclaimed Indian singer, musician, and writer, known for her soulful performances and literary contributions.

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    Yashraj Mukhate

    An Indian music producer, composer, YouTuber, and social media personality, recognized for his creative influence in music and online presence.

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    Gyanita Dwivedi

    A professional singer turned songwriter / music- producer.

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    Ajay Sahaab

    A celebrated modern Urdu poet, whose verses have been sung by legends like Jagjit Singh, Anup Jalota, and Pankaj Udhas.

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    Piyush Panwar

    A singer & composer

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    Vaqar Haider

    An celebrated author

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    Anisur Rehman

    A bilingual poet in English and Urdu, translator, and literary critic, who was also a Professor at Jamia Milia Islamia University.

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    Jayant Krishna

    The Group Chief Executive Officer of the UK India Business Council (UKIBC).

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    Ustadma Zila Khan

    An Indian Sufi & Hindustani classical music singer and an actress. She sings classical and semi-classical musical forms.

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    Rukhsaar Kamal Amrohi

    A celebrated poet and author.

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    Moin Shadab

    A celebrated poet, known for his Nizamat in Mushairas

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    Qurban Ali

    A trilingual journalist who has covered some of the major political, social and economic developments in modern India.

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