Dr. Rafia Shabnam Abidi | Lal Qila Mushaira 1987 | Jashn-e-Jamhuriyat | Old VHS Recording

Experience the timeless beauty of Urdu poetry, Urdu Shayari and Mushaira through this exceptionally rare archival recording of renowned poet Dr. Rafia Shabnam Abidi, captured at the historic Jashn-e-Jamhuriyat Mushaira at Lal Qila (Red Fort), Old Delhi, on 24 January 1987. Originally preserved on Vintage VHS, this rare recording has been restored and digitally preserved by Jashn-e-Adab Foundation as part of its ongoing mission to safeguard India’s literary, poetic and cultural heritage. JASHN-E-JAMHURIYAT MUSHAIRA | LAL QILA | 1987 This precious vintage footage takes us back to a remarkable chapter of India’s literary and cultural history—an era when Mushairas, Kavi Sammelans, Urdu Poetry, Hindi Poetry, Ghazal, Nazm and Shayari brought poets and audiences together through the power of the spoken word. 📼 RECORDING DETAILS Poet: Dr. Rafia Shabnam Abidi Event: Jashn-e-Jamhuriyat Mushaira Venue: Lal Qila (Red Fort), Old Delhi Date: 24 January 1987 Original Format: Vintage VHS Recording Archive: Rare Literary & Cultural Recording Restored & Digitally Preserved By: Jashn-e-Adab Foundation Recording Contributed By: Jasleen Vohra A VOICE FROM INDIA’S POETIC PAST Dr. Rafia Shabnam Abidi’s distinctive poetic expression makes this rare 1987 Mushaira recording a valuable document for lovers of classic Urdu poetry, Urdu Shayari, Mushaira and Indian literary heritage. The recording preserves a glimpse of an era when poetry was experienced collectively—through the poet’s voice, the rhythm of the sher, audience responses and the atmosphere of a traditional Mushaira. For Urdu poetry lovers, Shayari enthusiasts, students, researchers, historians and admirers of Indian literature, such archival recordings offer an invaluable window into India’s rich literary past. LAL QILA MUSHAIRA – A HISTORIC LITERARY MOMENT The iconic Lal Qila (Red Fort), Old Delhi, has been an important part of India’s history and cultural life. A Mushaira at this historic venue represents a remarkable meeting point of poetry, history, language and public culture, bringing celebrated poets and audiences together to celebrate literature and the spoken word. This rare 1987 footage allows today’s generation to revisit that period and experience a fragment of the literary gatherings that formed an important part of India’s cultural landscape. 📜 PRESERVING INDIA’S LITERARY LEGACY Archival recordings preserve moments that could otherwise disappear with time. The voices, recitations, expressions, audience reactions and atmosphere of historic Mushairas and Kavi Sammelans provide a unique window into the traditions of Urdu Adab and Hindustani literary culture. Through restoration and digital preservation, Jashn-e-Adab Foundation aims to make these rare literary voices accessible to future generations. Every restored recording is a piece of history brought back to life. 🕊️ SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Our heartfelt gratitude to Jasleen Vohra for generously contributing this rare archival recording and supporting the preservation of India’s literary and cultural heritage. We also remember with deep respect Late Sardar Inderjit Singh, whose lifelong dedication to documenting Mushairas and Kavi Sammelans created an extraordinary archive of India’s poetic and cultural history. His passion for recording these historic gatherings helped preserve the voices and performances of generations of poets. His invaluable work continues to inspire our efforts to safeguard India’s cultural memory. ABOUT JASHN-E-ADAB FOUNDATION Jashn-e-Adab Foundation is dedicated to preserving, restoring, documenting and presenting rare literary and cultural recordings from India and the wider Hindustani literary tradition. SUPPORT LITERARY PRESERVATION If you love Dr. Rafia Shabnam Abidi, Urdu Poetry, Urdu Shayari, Mushaira, Ghazal, Nazm, Hindi Poetry, Kavi Sammelan, classic poetry, vintage recordings and Indian literary heritage, subscribe to Jashn-e-Adab for more rare and restored archival recordings. 📼 HAVE OLD VHS RECORDINGS? Do you have old VHS tapes containing Mushairas, Kavi Sammelans, Hindi or Urdu Poetry, Ghazals, literary programmes, interviews or rare cultural performances? Help us restore and preserve them for future generations. To contribute an archival recording: jashneadab@gmail.com Your old VHS tape could contain a lost piece of India’s literary history. SUBSCRIBE for historic Mushaira and Kavi Sammelan recordings, forgotten literary treasures and rare voices from India’s poetic past. Your support helps us preserve and share India’s extraordinary literary tradition with future generations. Connect with us : Facebook :   / jashneadab   Twitter :   / jashneadab   Instagram :   / jashneadab_foundation   #RafiaShabnamAbidi #UrduPoetry #UrduShayari #Mushaira #LalQila #RedFort #Mushaira1987 #JashnEJamhuriyat #VintageRecording #ArchivalRecording #UrduAdab #JashnEAdab