‘Shankar-Shad’: Delhi’s longest-running mushaira to host its 56th edition today
The Shankar-Shad mushaira, initiated by Lala Shri Ram in 1954, was a platform to celebrate the shared love for Urdu poetry between India and Pakistan. It showcased famous poets from both countries like Kaifi Azmi, Faiz Ahmad Faiz, and Sahir Ludhianvi. Though its popularity has dwindled, modern elements like live-streaming and translations are being added to revive the mushaira.