Bazm-e-Shayari: The story so far..

In the journey of life...we come across many phases...both good and bad...the times which leave an imprint, both on our intellect and psyche.. They are such times that come live as the innermost thoughts in form of poetry.. As thoughts that are close to every heart... Such is the concept of intellectual literature...

Bazm-e-shayari is one such show, which weaves the intricacies of literature and life with the thread of music and connects it to our heart... This is one of the reasons that the show is really close to my heart...

Today, i'm going to share with you my journey of bazm-e-shayari....the story so far...

It all started in the April of 2011...the first show that i got as an RJ at RMR 107.8.. The show consisted of 'mushaira'.. poetical recitation by various poets..interspersed with my introductions about the poet and poetry.. The show; though rich in literature...didn't seem to touch the hearts... there seemed to be a lack of connection with the listeners...it wasn't satisfying for me as an RJ..

I added a flavour of music into it to connect the poetry with the music.. The early music was mainly urdu gazals...But there was still much scope for change and improvement..

I reflected back on the show for sometime and tried to incorporate, poetry with daily life and feelings experienced by all of us in life at some point or the other.. I started talking on a particular theme in each show...enriching my conversation with shayari and poetry.. As inputs came coming from the listeners...they started giving me a feel of their experiences...some of which i shared in the show..Many listeners provided me with some beautiful and valuable lines..A one way show...started becoming interactive..

Gazals finally gave way to soulful music covering various genres.. contemporary pop,  alternative rock,  indian classical and bollywood music...giving the show a fresh new look..for both new and old generations..The music still had subtle overtones of the litrary classicism of urdu poetry in order to retain the originality...

This was the story of change in the show...I continue to bring about mild changes so that the show looks newer and fresher each time we do it...

My listeners have been an asset and support all the way through my journey...I wish to continue it in the same earnest..

With Love...

RJ Shadab..

PS: Comments and suggestions are welcome