Bahar-e-Urdu: Celebrating 50 Years of Maharashtra Urdu Sahitya Academy
The Maharashtra Urdu Sahitya Academy celebrates its 50th anniversary with Bahar-e-Urdu, a three-day cultural event in Mumbai featuring Urdu literature, art, and music. Highlights include seminars, ghazals, qawwali, and a host of artistic performances, reaffirming the rich heritage and future of the Urdu language.

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Mumbai will soon host a three-day cultural event, Bahar-e-Urdu, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Maharashtra Urdu Sahitya Academy. The event, taking place at the DOME SVP Stadium, Worli, from October 6-8, 2025, promises an immersive experience of Urdu literature, art, and music.
Expect a feast of thought-provoking seminars, soulful ghazals, and vibrant exhibitions celebrating Urdu's rich cultural tapestry. Organised by the Minority Department of Maharashtra, the event will feature acclaimed poets, performers, and artists, creating a living legacy of Urdu heritage.
The festival will include performances by legends such as the Sabri Brothers and Padma Shri Anup Jalota, alongside panel discussions featuring prominent figures like Javed Akhtar and Rumy Jafri. Highlights include theatrical dramas, mushaira, and the grand finale led by Anup Jalota, promising a celebration of Urdu's timeless charm.
(With inputs from agencies.)