Performances
Noor offers a range of performance formats, including hosting engagements with indie musicians and ghazal singers, where she helps the audience connect with nuances of poetry & lyrics. Her one-hour special, Kuch Urdu, Kuch Noor, Kuch Guftagu, blends poetry, story-telling, audience interaction & humour. The experience leaves the audience with a lasting connection to both the art form and its cultural roots. At the core of all her endeavours is a commitment to making Urdu more accessible. Through insightful explanations, she enriches the audience’s understanding and appreciation of the language.
Kuch Urdu, Kuch Noor, Kuch Guftagu
Duration: 75 mins | Language: Urdu, Hindi & English
Kuch Urdu, Kuch Noor, Kuch Guftagu is Noor's solo special. It blends recitations of original works with timeless poems by classic Urdu shayars like Faiz Ahmad Faiz and Jaun Elia. Each selection spans a range of emotions—vulnerable, intense, and often infused with humour.
Themes explore the beauty of Urdu, love, heartbreak, resilience, and philosophy, all intertwined with context, personal anecdotes, and dialogue with the audience. Noor’s approachable style removes barriers often associated with the language, making it accessible to newcomers while still resonating deeply with those familiar with Urdu.
The experience presents Urdu in a light, personal, and playful way, inviting a broader appreciation of the language and its rich cultural heritage.
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