THE DIVERSE REPERTOIRE

Jaipur Literature Fest, or JLF, as the holy grail of fests is popularly known, witnessed a magical response on Day 2, to our delight. The 16th edition is being held between 19th - 23rd January, 2023 with its characteristic flavour, substance and scale, bringing together writers, readers, connoisseurs, influencers, and t h i n k e r s . Apart from being a temporary home to some of the best authors from around the world, JLF is abuzzing with discussions in its regular format at Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur. The second day opened at Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur with a powerful Carnatic music performance by Aditya Prakash accompanied by the violin and the mridanga. At the Festival on Friday, author Tripurdaman Singh, celebrated author and politician Shashi Tharoor discussed the crisis of democracy.

Philanthropist and writer Sudha Murty in conversation with renowned journalist Mandira Nayar discussed Murty’s first publishing experience when she was 29. Hindi, spoken in several countries in the world today, has acquired diverse repertoires deriving from cultural and linguistic interactions with the ambient environment. Celebrated personalities – iconic poet, lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar and acclaimed actor and social activist Shabana Azmi discussed the differences and similarities between their respective fathers - poets Jan Nisar Akhtar and Kaifi Azmi - and their perspectives on love and romance. One of India’s most respected scriptwriters, directors, and leading poets, Gulzar was in conversation with award-winning translator, writer, and literary historian Rakhshanda Jalil, to discuss A Poem a Day, a volume of Indian poetry selected and translated by Gulzar. JLF 2023 is a confluence of the world’s most renowned authors and writers. Essentially, it’s a hub for like-minded individuals to connect and exchange ideas.