In this episode, singer Shilpa Rao reflects on the journey that shaped her, from growing up in Jamshedpur to building a career in Bollywood and independent music.

Before becoming one of the most loved voices in Indian music, she worked as a jingle singer, and slowly found her space through discipline, patience, and deep faith in her craft.

Shilpa speaks about her debut with “Javeda Zindagi” from Anwar, the song that introduced her to a wider audience, and shares how riyaz, taleem, and faith in music have remained the foundation of her life.

The conversation moves through her early struggles, her approach to singing, her musical influences, and the emotional truth she brings to every performance.

A voice like Tahir Faraz does not fade. It lingers.

In this special Jashn-e-Rekhta episode, experience the live shayari of Tahir Faraz through nazms and verses that still feel achingly alive.

From “Koi Aansu Jo Kagaz Bhigo Jayega” to “Ek Misra Hu Main, Ek Misra Ho Tum”, every line carries the grace, heartbreak, and beauty that made his poetry unforgettable.

This episode stands as both a live poetry experience and a remembrance of Tahir Faraz, whose words turned everyday emotions into timeless Urdu poetry.

Love, safar, tanhaai, homecoming, and the quiet weight of memory all come together in this powerful performance.

In this striking Jashn-e-Rekhta segment, Zehra Nigah is introduced as the presiding voice of the mushaira and delivers a reading that feels both lyrical and razor-sharp.

She begins with her nazm “Jungle Ka Qanoon”, a poem that builds with quiet control before landing its political force.

She then moves into a ghazal marked by images of greed, trees, and the fear of dawn.

This episode brings together the authority of Zehra Nigah’s voice, the depth of Urdu poetry, and the unsettling beauty of verse that still speaks directly to our times.

In this episode of Guftugu, Shweta Tripathi Sharma speaks with honesty and warmth about the choices that shaped her journey as an actor.

From her early creative instincts to becoming a widely loved face through standout performances, she reflects on ambition, vulnerability, discipline, and the courage to back stories that feel true.

The conversation moves through acting craft, fame after Mirzapur, personal growth, and what it takes to stay grounded in a fast-moving industry.

A thoughtful listen for anyone interested in cinema, performance, storytelling, and the making of an artist with a voice of her own.

In this episode of Guftugu, Divya Dutta looks back on the journey that shaped her life and career.

From growing up in Ludhiana, Punjab to arriving in Mumbai with big dreams, she speaks with honesty about rejection, resilience, survival, and the slow process of finding her place in cinema.

The conversation moves through ambition, self-belief, craft, and the desire to belong to both popular and offbeat storytelling.

Warm, reflective, and deeply personal, this episode offers a rare listen for anyone interested in acting, Bollywood journeys, and the inner life behind a public career.

What does it really take to create a sound that feels original?

In this episode of Rekhta Guftugu, Sneha Khanwalkar talks about the creative process behind her music, from travelling for field research and listening to real voices to turning regional textures into unforgettable songs.

She shares how instinct, curiosity, and collaboration shaped her journey, why she never chased trends, and how taking creative space helped her stay true to her sound.

With stories from the road, thoughts on arrangement and instruments, and glimpses into her approach to musical storytelling, this episode is a rich listen for anyone interested in Sneha Khanwalkar, Indian music, music production, sound design, film music, and creative process.

Nusrat Mehdi brings her distinct poetic voice to this special Mushaira session at Jashn-e-Rekhta, the world’s most celebrated festival of Urdu language, literature, and culture.

In this episode, her shayari moves through love, memory, human experience, reflection, and the emotional depth that defines great Urdu poetry.

With the atmosphere of a live mehfil and the richness of classic and contemporary expression, this session captures the essence of a true Jashn-e-Rekhta Mushaira.

In this special Jashn-e-Rekhta episode, celebrated poet Iqbal Ashhar takes the stage with shayari that is heartfelt, elegant, and unforgettable.

His recitation carries the grace of classic Urdu poetry while speaking directly to modern listeners through themes of love, memory, longing, and life.

This live session captures the atmosphere of a true mushaira, where every line lands with depth and every pause carries emotion.

This episode offers a beautiful entry into Iqbal Ashhar’s poetic world for Jashn-e-Rekhta fans

Experience the magic of Munawwar Rana Shayari in this special Jashn-e-Rekhta episode.

Revered for his moving poetry on maa, family, love, loss, and the emotional fabric of everyday life, Munawwar Rana remains one of the most beloved voices in Urdu literature.

This episode brings together the depth, simplicity, and emotional power of his verses in a live setting that celebrates the soul of Urdu.

Abbas Qamar and Himanshi Babra come together live at Jashn-e-Rekhta for the much-loved Young Poets Mushaira, a stage known for introducing some of the most compelling new voices in Urdu poetry.

This episode captures the emotion, freshness, and lyrical intensity of a new generation of shayars speaking directly to the heart.

Abbas Qamar, widely regarded as one of the most striking young poets in India today, brings depth, longing, tenderness, and quiet fire to his kalaam. His poetry lingers with the pain of memory, the beauty of unspoken feelings, and the emotional honesty that makes a mehfil unforgettable.

With Himanshi Babra sharing the stage, this live session becomes a moving celebration of young Urdu poetry, shayari, and the timeless magic of Jashn-e-Rekhta.

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