2011 · Audio · Poetry

Hear Akhilesh Recite Faiz “Sporting nooses like garlands”

In 2011, Akhilesh was encouraged to recite a poem by Faiz Ahmed Faiz that he was very fond of. Hear and read the poem, his translation, and his perspective on Faiz. Daar kee russiyoan kay guloobund gurdun meiyn pehney huway Ganeywaaley hureyk roaz gaatey ruhey, Paayaleiyn beidiyoan kee bujaatey ruhey: Hum joa iss suff meiyn… Continue reading Hear Akhilesh Recite Faiz “Sporting nooses like garlands”