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The lockdown has taken a toll on everybody in some way or the other and all of us have our own ways to cope with it. One of these ways is to write and recite poetry and watch your favourite artists recite soulful verses.
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Farhan Akhtar
One of the many reasons that make ZNMD (Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara) our favourite film is Imran (Farhan’s) poetry. Surprisingly, Farhan rewrote the ‘toh zinda ho tum’ poem except for this time, it was the Corona version. If you haven’t already, do listen to how Akhtar uses different words to create the same impact that made us fall in love with him in the movie.
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‘Toh Zinda ho tum’ – Corona version. #laughalittle #stayhome #poemsforourtimes
Ayushmann Khurrana
Ayushmann dons many hats and one thing that he’s been doing almost every day on his Instagram account is reciting poems. One of the poems that stood out is titled ‘Ardh Nirmit’, which describes our imperfect realities. Just like Khurrana mentioned in this video, we cannot stay positive every day and there comes a time when reality hits us hard.
Amitabh Bachchan
The great Amitabh Bachchan recites a poem written by his father Harivanshrai Bachchan, the legendary Indian poet.
These lines below express hope and strength and were written almost 83 years ago.
Zakir Khan
Anybody who knows this stand-up comedian knows of his excellent oratory skills. In these verses, he beautifully describes how being quarantined in a city away from one’s family makes one nostalgic. He talks about his longing to eat home-made food cooked by his mother and so many other memories that fill him up with a sense of sadness.
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Swanand Kirkire
The lyricist who won many hearts with his beautiful song Tu Kisi Rail Si from the movie Masaan has once again penned down a romantic poem titled ‘Chand Awara,’ in which the moon is personified as a wanderer.
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Rupi Kaur
Poet Rupi Kaur and poetry are inseparable. She is someone who understands very well the power of words and uses them in a way that wins over so many people’s hearts. Her poem on self-hatred is a must-read.