Mahira Khan, Javed Akhtar, others will grace the Urdu literary festival
In a celebration of the richness of Urdu language, eminent Indian poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar and Pakistani actor Mahira Khan are all set to headline the upcoming Urdu literary festival, ‘Jashn-e-Rekhta’, in Dubai, according to the official Jashn-e-Rekhta Website. Scheduled to be held from January 27 to 29 at Zabeel Park, this festival promises to be a vibrant tapestry of poetry, speeches, ghazals, storytelling and cultural exchanges. The inaugural edition of Jashn-e-Rekhta was held in London last year and was originally scheduled for February 2019 in Dubai, but was canceled due to the pandemic. Now with an amazing lineup
