An evening with various personalities from different walks of life, showcasing their lesser known talent for poetry, was recently held at the India Habitat Centre. Titled “Mera Kavi Roop” (my poetic side), the evening saw some of the best-known faces like renowned classical singer Ustad Iqbal Ahmed Khan, Kathak exponents Nalini Asthana and Shovana Narayan, Rajya Sabha MP Tarun Vijay, tabla guru Pandit Vijay Shankar Mishra, yoga guru Prem Bhatia and radio journalist Mamta Kiran.
Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios won the hearts of the poetry lovers with his loud, clear and majestic voice. His poetry touched the hearts of the audience. The meaningful words were the outcome of pain and experience he got during his struggling days.
Poet Laxmi Shankar Bajpai in his inimitable style anchored the programme. The NGO Sakshi-Siet organized the event. “Poetry is an extremely strong medium of expression and it brings forth the beauty and sensitivity of thoughts in an unforgettable manner,” remarked Mridula Tandon, president, Sakshi-Siet.