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57th Shankar Shad Mushaira: A Pan-India Gathering in Delhi to Celebrate the Soul of Urdu Shayari
The Business Guardian
|March 30, 2026
The Shankar Lall Murli Dhar Memorial Society is set to breathe life back into Delhi’s longest-running public Mushaira on Saturday, 4th April 2026 at 7:00 pm.
Taking place at Modern School, Barakhamba the 57th Shankar Shad Mushaira continues a tradition that has anchored the city’s cultural calendar since 1954. This stage has long been a true home for the Urdu language, where the legends of the past and the boldest voices of today meet to protect a depth of storytelling that remains rare.
Organised by the Shankar Lall Murli Dhar Memorial Society in association with DCM Shriram Industries Ltd, this year mushaira marks a significant shift as the event brings a pan-India flavour to the capital. While digital reels, might vanish in twenty-four hours, the verses shared on this stage are etched into memory through voice and tradition. This platform stands alone in how it honours the legacy of the original Mushaira, continuing the etiquette and grace that defined the gatherings of the past. It serves as a bridge where the classical meets the contemporary, ensuring that the soul of Urdu poetry evolves without being diluted.
The 57th edition pulls in voices from every corner of the map, representing the true heart of the country.
This story is from the March 30, 2026 edition of The Business Guardian.
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