Thinklance gives young poets wings to fly

Nagpur: The young crowd of the city basked in the beauty and intensity of poetry when they gathered to witness the viral sensation Yahya Bootwala at Hislop College, Civil Lines, on Saturday. The event, titled ‘Alfaaz’, was a breath of fresh air that showcased aspiring poets and storytellers from the city who celebrated the aesthetics of poetry in a rejuvenating manner.
The tone for the evening was set by young poets Aishwarya Menon, Atharva Shivankar, Mohit Varu, Vanshika Singh, Zafar Khan and Sandesh. Menon presented her poem ‘What growing up feels like’ which was based on the transition from childhood to adulthood. Shivankar captivated the listeners with his poems ‘Aham Brahmasmi’ and ‘Thand thi uss raat sadak kinare bahut’.

Depicting an eternal bond, Varu dedicated a few lines to a mother. He also presented a story titled ‘Ajnabee aur rahi’. Sandesh recited his poem ‘Pyaar sanjeeda hota hai’ that identified the aspects of adolescent love. Khan's lines teased the theme of unrequited love. Singh, who goes by the pen name ‘Rooh writes’, took the audience on a roller coaster of emotions with her story ‘Abbu’.

Bootwala commenced his set with ‘Cycle’, the lines of which portrayed the process of how a child learns cycling with a fusion of learning life lessons. He touched the hearts of the audience with the remarkable words of his story about a wishing well and another poem titled ‘Talaash’. His interaction with the audience created a mesmerizing connection. Bootwala concluded his routine with his soulful piece of poetry ‘Main likhunga tere baare mein’ that had the audience swooning over him.

The show ended in high spirits with the performances of rapper Mohit Gurbani and beatboxer Double-A, who invigorated the musical vibe of the evening.

The performers were endowed with a token of appreciation for presenting their compositions and delighting the gathering.

Ritika Gulati and Rajvikram Nema hosted the programme. Seasoned poet Rakesh Tiwari was also present. The event was presented by Thinklance.