The Writers' Forum Kuwait, after concluding a recent successful event of poetry at Avanti Palace, held another successful and enriching meeting on 2nd May at the residence of poet Aamir Diwan.
The literary event at Avanti Palace was a reflection of the Forum's continued efforts to bring together and showcase the cultural diversity of India as poetry in multiple Indian languages including Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi and English were recited at the event. Knitting further the relationship with academics and culture, Mr. K.Gangadhar Srisath, Principal of Indian Community School Khaitan, was invited as the President of the evening while Mr. Nitin Upadhyay from Maurya Kala Parisar was invited as the Chief Guest of the evening. The event was graced by Mr. Ali Chougle, patron of the Forum. Presence of family and friends of the members and poetry lovers from all over India added to the success of the event.
General Secretary of the Forum and Urdu poetess Ms. Nazneen Ali Naaz was the anchor of the event supported by co-anchor and Hindi poetess Dr. Radhika Guleri Bhardwaj. The event started with tradition of lighting of the lamp by the President of the evening Mr. K. Gangadhar Srisath, Chief Guest Mr. Nitin Upadhyay, President of the Forum Mrs. Maimuna Ali Chougle, Vice President Mr.Saeed Nazar Kadpawi and General Secretary Ms. Nazneen Ali Naaz.
In addition to the vivid colours of poetry spread around, inauguration of books by members - Hindi translation of Urdu poetry book "Gham ki Dharti" by Saeed Nazar Kadpawi translated by Dr Rajesh Gupta and poetry book by Ms. Sangeeta Choubey, "Pankhudi ki Pankhudiyan", were the key highlights of the evening.
Books of members is a matter of pride for the Forum as it speaks of the literary contribution and achievement. So the highlight of the meeting on 2nd May was the new poetry book by Umesh Sharma, ex-President and founder member of the Forum. The meeting was presided by the President Mrs. Maimuna Ali Chougle while Ms. Kalpana Shah was invited as the Chief Guest. Ms. Nazneen Ali Naaz, the General Secretary compered the meeting and welcomed everyone and congratulated them on the successful poetry event held at Avanti Palace.
In her Presidential remarks Mrs. Maimuna Ali Chougle expressed her appreciation for the members' continued contribution to literature and presented an article on the literary skills and achievement of Mr Umesh Sharma. The Chief Guest Ms. Kalpana Shah applauded each of the renditions of the day in her remarks.
Ms. Nazneen Ali Naaz, Ms. Kalpana Shah, Ms. Sangeeta Choubey Pankhudi, Dr Radhika Guleri Bhardwaj, Ms. Sabiha Bilgrami, Shabih Ahmed, Aamir Diwan, Saeed Nazar Kadpawi and Ameeruddin Ameer presented their captivating creations on both the occasions showcasing their continued commitment to the Forum.
Other members who were present on either of the events were Ms. Anupama Chaturvedi, Ms. Kavita Sarvesh, Dr Afroz Alam, Ibrahim Sange Qasid, Dr Rajesh Gupta, Yajuvendra Chandrakar and Sabir Omer.
The Poetic evenings were concluded by the vote of thanks by Ms. Nazneen Ali Naaz.