Urdu-speaking families were part of the crowd in Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, Dubai
On stage, Shabana Azmi recalled memories of her father, poet Kaifi Azmi, and his contribution towards the Urdu language. This year marks 100 years since he was born. All photos courtesy Bazm-e-Urdu
Bollywood lyricist and writer Irshad Kamil (in black), who has written songs for hit films such as 'Jab We Met', 'Rockstar', 'Love Aaj Kal' and 'Chameli' among others, was given the Kaifi Azmi Award.
Rehan Khan, president of the organiser of the event, Bazm-e-Urdu, was the host of the evening function.
Urdu-speaking families were part of the crowd in the Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, Dubai
Dr Mala Mehra, left, is principal at Lucknow's Hoerner College and received her award from Kanwaljit Singh and Tanvi Azmi.
Kanwaljit Singh is welcomed by the organisers Bazm-e-Urdu
Dr Gopi Chand Narang, left, was awarded for his outstanding services to Urdu literature.
Muhammad Ahmed Shah, left, was awarded for his dedication and services to the Urdu language in Pakistan
Urdu-speaking families were part of the crowd in Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, Dubai
On stage, Shabana Azmi recalled memories of her father, poet Kaifi Azmi, and his contribution towards the Urdu language. This year marks 100 years since he was born. All photos courtesy Bazm-e-Urdu
Bollywood lyricist and writer Irshad Kamil (in black), who has written songs for hit films such as 'Jab We Met', 'Rockstar', 'Love Aaj Kal' and 'Chameli' among others, was given the Kaifi Azmi Award.
Rehan Khan, president of the organiser of the event, Bazm-e-Urdu, was the host of the evening function.
Urdu-speaking families were part of the crowd in the Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, Dubai
Dr Mala Mehra, left, is principal at Lucknow's Hoerner College and received her award from Kanwaljit Singh and Tanvi Azmi.
Kanwaljit Singh is welcomed by the organisers Bazm-e-Urdu
Dr Gopi Chand Narang, left, was awarded for his outstanding services to Urdu literature.
Muhammad Ahmed Shah, left, was awarded for his dedication and services to the Urdu language in Pakistan
Urdu-speaking families were part of the crowd in Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, Dubai
