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SUBJECT |
ORGANISATION |
| New Delhi |
A tribute to Kaifi Saheb, his life, philosophy and legacy interspersed with his poetry sung by Jaswinder Singh. |
Ameeta Pursuram of BAZM |
| New Delhi |
A monograph on Kaifi by Prof AA Fatimi of Allahabad University. |
Delhi Urdu Akademi |
| New Delhi |
Kaifi ki yaad mein |
Delhi Urdu Akademi |
| New Delhi |
A theatrical experience, based on Shaukat Kaifi’s memoirs Yaad Ki Rahguzar written by Javed Akhtar, directed by Ramesh Talwar, produced by IPTA starring Javed Akhtar as Kaifi Azmi and Shabana Azmi as her mother Shaukat Kaifi with live singing by Ghazal maestro Jaswinder Singh. |
Cultural Dept of Delhi Govt. |
| Mumbai |
An informal evening of music and poetry presented as an annual event by his son, Baba Azmi. |
Produced by Baba Azmi |
| Mumbai |
Release of a calender on Kaifi Azmi |
Roopankan |
| Mumbai |
Mushaira dedicated to Kaifi Azmi |
Presented by Nehru Centre |
| Mumbai |
A drawing and painting competition on Kaifi Azmi’s poetry for children aged 10-15 years |
Juhu Citizens’ Group and Mijwan Welfare Society |
| Mumbai |
A musical tribute to Kaifi Azmi conceived by Javed Akhtar starring Ustad Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan, Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi, directed by Feroz Abbas Khan, Production Design by Anuradha Parikh |
Presented by National Centre for Performing Art |
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A selection of Kaifi’s film songs presented by Shabana Azmi |
Doordarshan National |
| Mumbai |
A musical tribute to Kaifi conceived by Javed Akhtar starring Ustad Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan, Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi, directed by Feroz Abbas Khan, Production Design by Anuradha Parikh |
Presented by Mijwan Welfare Society |
| Mumbai |
5000 Kites were released with Kaifi Saheb’s sher penned on it |
Payal Tulsiyan of NIINE |
| Mijwan |
5000 Kites were released with Kaifi Saheb’s sher penned on it |
Payal Tulsiyan of NIINE |
| Lucknow |
5000 Kites were released with Kaifi Saheb’s sher penned on it |
Payal Tulsiyan of NIINE |
| New Delhi |
A theatrical experience, based on Shaukat Kaifi’s memoirs Yaad Ki Rahguzar written by Javed Akhtar, directed by Ramesh Talwar, produced by IPTA starring Javed Akhtar as Kaifi Azmi and Shabana Azmi as her mother Shaukat Kaifi with live singing by Ghazal maestro Jaswinder Singh. |
Indian People’s Theatre Association |
| Kolkata |
Book release and discussion between Shabana Azmi and Rakshanda Jalil. |
Kolkata Literary Festival |
| Jaipur |
JANNISAR and KAIFI – Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi and Pavan Verma in conversation with Rana Safvi. Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi celebrate their legacy, its impact on contemporary culture and the continuing traditions in Urdu literature. |
Zee Jaipur Literature Festival |
| Jaipur |
JANNISAR and KAIFI – Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi and Pavan Verma in conversation with Rana Safvi. Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi celebrate their legacy, its impact on contemporary culture and the continuing traditions in Urdu literature. |
Zee Jaipur Literature Festival |
| Jaipur |
For ABBA With Love – Shabana Azmi in conversation with noted writer Rakshanda Jalil discusses her illustrious father and the many dimensions of his life and legacy. |
Zee Jaipur Literature Festival |
| Jaipur |
For ABBA With Love – In conversation with noted writer Rakshanda Jalil, Shabana discussed her illustrious father and the many dimensions of his life and legacy. |
Zee Jaipur Literature Festival |
| Hyderabad |
Shabana Azmi recites Kaifi Saheb’s poems followed by a screening of Yaadein a documentary on Kafi Azmi by Amita Talwar and a photo exhibition on Kaifi Azmi. |
Hyderabad Literary Festival |
| Kolkata |
Remembering Kaifi saheb and his contribution to Indian Literature |
University of Kolkata |
| Mumbai |
Release of a special edition fountain pen named after Kaifi saheb-the poet and the man with Mahesh Bhatt, Pritish Nandy and Javed Akhtar, moderated by Bhawana Somaaya. |
Constellation 88 |
| Mumbai |
Exhibition of fountain pens from across the globe and different eras |
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| Mumbai |
Calligraphy and doodle workshop |
Constellation 88 |
| Mumbai |
A play written by Kaifi Azmi, directed by MS Sathyu and music by Kuldip Singh |
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| Mumbai |
A play written by Kaifi Azmi, directed by MS Sathyu and music by Kuldip Singh |
Produced by Indian People’s Theatre Association |
| Kolkata |
Poetry festival dedicated to Kaifi |
Soumitra Mitra |
| Mumbai |
A documentary on the life and works of Kaifi Azmi directed by Sumantra Ghosal |
Produced by Mijwan Welfare Society |
| London |
Festival of Art and Culture from South Asia and UK |
Alchemy Festival |
| London |
A documentary on the life and works of Kaifi Azmi directed by Sumantra Ghosal |
Tongues on fire-21st UK Asian Film Festival |
| Glasgow |
A documentary on the life and works of Kaifi Azmi directed by Sumantra Ghosal |
21st UK Asian Film Festival and Bradford Literature Festival |
| London |
A documentary on the life and works of Kaifi Azmi directed by Sumantra Ghosal followed by an in conversation with Shabana Azmi and Sangeeta Datta |
SOAS |
| Mumbai |
Play on Kaifi Azmi written and directed by Iqbal Niyazi |
Kirdaar Productions |
| Mumbai |
Musical on Kaifi Azmi |
Sangit Kala Kendra |
| Mumbai |
A documentary on the life and works of Kaifi Azmi directed by Sumantra Ghosal followed by an in conversation with Shabana Azmi and Sumanta Ghosal moderated by Anil Dharker |
Organised by Literature Live |
| Mumbai |
A theatrical experience, based on Shaukat Kaifi’s memoirs Yaad Ki Rahguzar written by Javed Akhtar, directed by Ramesh Talwar, produced by IPTA starring Javed Akhtar as Kaifi Azmi and Shabana Azmi as her mother Shaukat Kaifi with live singing by Ghazal maestro Jaswinder Singh. |
Produced by Indian People’s Theatre Association |
| London |
A documentary on the life and works of Kaifi Azmi directed by Sumantra Ghosal followed by an in conversation with Shabana Azmi and Sumanta Ghosal |
Bradford Literature Festival. Organised by Yorkshire Adabee Forum |
| Amritsar |
Mushaira dedicated to Kaifi Azmi |
Produced by The Indian Academy of Fine Arts, Amritsar |
| Gurgaon |
A documentary on the life and works of Kaifi Azmi directed by Sumantra Ghosal followed by an in conversation with Shabana Azmi and Sumanta Ghosal |
Produced by Algebra |
| Hyderabad |
200th performance of Kaifi Aur Main. A theatrical experience, based on Shaukat Kaifi’s memoirs Yaad Ki Rahguzar written by Javed Akhtar, directed by Ramesh Talwar, produced by IPTA starring Danish Husain as Kaifi Azmi and Shabana Azmi as her mother Shaukat Kaifi with live singing by Ghazal maestro Jaswinder Singh |
Produced by RNH Events |
| Bangalore |
A documentary on the life and works of Kaifi Azmi directed by Sumantra Ghosal followed by an in conversation with Shabana Azmi and Sumanta Ghosal |
Bangalore International Center |
| Bangalore |
A documentary on the life and works of Kaifi Azmi directed by Sumantra Ghosal followed by an in conversation with Shabana Azmi and Sumanta Ghosal |
Organised by IANK |
| Mumbai |
A documentary on the life and works of Kaifi Azmi directed by Sumantra Ghosal |
Organised by Cultural Wing Communist Party of India |
| Mumbai |
A theatrical experience, based on Shaukat Kaifi’s memoirs Yaad Ki Rahguzar written by Javed Akhtar, directed by Ramesh Talwar, produced by IPTA starring Danish Husain as Kaifi Azmi and Shabana Azmi as her mother Shaukat Kaifi with live singing by Ghazal maestro Jaswinder Singh. |
Produced by Indian People’s Theatre Association and organised by Cultural Wing Communist Party of India |
| Dubai |
A tarhai ghazal-goi muqaabla, where a misra has been given from Kaifi saheb’s Kalaam (Dobenge Hum Zaroor Magar Nakhuda Ke Saath) with participation by 50 poets from UAE |
Organised by BASM-E-URDU |
| Dubai |
Shabana Azmi, Tanve Azmi and Kawaljit Singh paid tribute to Kaifi Azmi during Mehfil-e-Urdu. The Kaifi Azmi Award was presented to lyri Irshad Kamil |
Organised by BASM-E-URDU |
| Jaipur |
National Covention of Progressive Writers Association dedicated to Kaifi Azmi |
Progressive Writers Association |
| Pune |
Release of book Kaifi Azmi-Poems and Nazms by Sudeep Sen followed by an in conversation with Shabana Azmi and Sudeep Sen moderated by Dr. Saif Mahmood |
In association with MIT World Peace University, Pune |
| Washington DC |
A documentary on the life and works of Kaifi Azmi directed by Sumantra Ghosal followed by an in conversation with Shabana Azmi and Sumanta Ghosal |
DC South Asian Film Festival |
| Chicago |
A documentary on the life and works of Kaifi Azmi directed by Sumantra Ghosal followed by an in conversation with Shabana Azmi and Sumanta Ghosal |
Chicago Film Festival |
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| Seattle |
A documentary on the life and works of Kaifi Azmi directed by Sumantra Ghosal followed by an in conversation with Shabana Azmi and Sumanta Ghosal |
14th Tasveer South Asian Film Festival |
| Montreal |
A documentary on the life and works of Kaifi Azmi directed by Sumantra Ghosal followed by an in conversation with Shabana Azmi and Sumanta Ghosal |
South Asian Film Festival of Montreal. Produced by Kabir Centre for Arts and Culture |
| Washington DC |
Dedicated to Kaifi |
Aligarh Muslim University Alumni Association |
| Pune |
Musical on Kaifi Azmi |
Produced by Sunil Mahajan of Sanvad |
| Kasauli |
Release of book Kaifi Azmi-Poems and Nazms by Sudeep Sen followed by an in conversation with Shabana Azmi and Sudeep Sen moderated by Dr. Saif Mahmood |
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| California |
A documentary on the life and works of Kaifi Azmi directed by Sumantra Ghosal. |
South Asian Literature and Art (SALA) Festival |
| Mumbai |
A documentary on the life and works of Kaifi Azmi directed by Sumantra Ghosal followed by an in conversation with Shabana Azmi and Sumanta Ghosal |
Jio MAMI Film Festival |
| Lucknow |
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Produced by Indian People’s Theatre Association |
| Kolkata |
A documentary on the life and works of Kaifi Azmi directed by Sumantra Ghosal. |
25th Kolkata International Film Festival |
| Canada |
A documentary on the life and works of Kaifi Azmi directed by Sumantra Ghosal. |
CPPC |
| Kanpur |
A documentary on the life and works of Kaifi Azmi directed by Sumantra Ghosal followed by an in conversation with Shabana Azmi and Sumanta Ghosal. Kaifi ki shayari, siyasat, shaksiyat-a panel of Kaifi Azmi’s poetry, politics, persona by Saeed Naqvi, Shakeel Siddqui and Rakesh in conversation with Atul Tiwari. Live performance of Dastangoi on Kaifi Azmi by Himanshu Bajpai. Ghazal maestro Jaswinder Singh-Musical evening dedicated to Kaifi Azmi’s songs and poetry |
Kanpur Literature Festival. Produced by Dr. Anjali Tiwari and Dr. Alok Bajpai |
| Canada |
A documentary on the life and works of Kaifi Azmi directed by Sumantra Ghosal. |
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| Frankfurt |
A documentary on the life and works of Kaifi Azmi directed by Sumantra Ghosal. |
4thGolden Tree International Documentary Film Festival |
| Uttar Pradesh |
A documentary on the life and works of Kaifi Azmi directed by Sumantra Ghosal. |
Azamgarh Mahotsav. |
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Google doodle celebrates renowned Urdu poet, lyricist and social change advocate Kaifi Azmi on his 101st birthday. Kaifi Azmi has become one of the most renowned poets of the 20th century in India and his humanitarian efforts continue to impact people’s lives today. |
Google |
| Mumbai |
A feature film produced by Azmi Pictures Pvt Ltd and directed by Baba Azmi shot entirely in Kaifi’s place of birth Mijwan. Starring as its protagonist Aditi Suvedhi a 14 year old resident of Mijwan and Danish Hussain with Naseeruddin Shah in a special appearance. |
Azmi Pictures Pvt. Ltd. |
| Azamgarh |
Hindi feature film directed by Baba Azmi. Muhurat clap by DM Azamgarh Shri Shiwakant Dwivedi |
Produced by Azmi Pictures Private Limited |
| Mumbai |
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Kala Ghoda Festival |
