Mehfil-e-Ghalib: A Mehfil of Poetry & Conversation

When

Sun, 26 July 2026

Where

Bangalore International Centre: BengaluruCA Site, No. 7, 4th Main Road, Stage 2, Domlur, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560071, India

Price

INR 1499

Mehfil-e-Ghalib recreates the charm of the traditional literary mehfil, a gathering where poetry is appreciated through conversation, reflection, and shared discovery. Over the course of the session, participants will: - Discover the origins and beauty of the Urdu language - Understand the structure and forms of Urdu poetry - Explore the life, humour, and philosophy of Mirza Ghalib - Decode the meanings and nuances of carefully selected ghazals and couplets - Enjoy fascinating anecdotes from 19th-century Delhi and Ghalib's remarkable life This is not a musical recital . Instead, it is an engaging cultural experience where poetry comes alive through stories, context, and discussion. The session flows naturally between Urdu, Hindi and English , making it accessible even to those with no prio