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Join Telegram ChannelPoetry is a powerful medium that transcends time and space. It is an art form that allows individuals to express themselves through the use of rhythm, rhyme, and language. Poetry has the ability to evoke emotions, inspire change, and offer new perspectives on life. On March 21st, World Poetry Day is celebrated to promote linguistic diversity through the appreciation and creation of poetry. In this article, we explore the love for poetry shared by artists Mohit Dagga, Himani Shivpuri, and Rohitashv Gour from popular television shows on &TV.
Mohit Dagga, who plays Ashok in Doosri Maa, reveals that he has always had a love for Hindi literature. He finds inspiration in the poems of Sharad Joshi, Harishankar Parsai, and Prem Chand, among others. He admits to being a “kitabi keeda” or bookworm from a young age and often found himself engrossed in his favorite poets. Poetry, according to him, provides a plethora of feelings and emotions that cannot be found in any other form of literature. Mohit also shares that poetry brings him immense peace from within and encourages today’s youth to spare a few moments from their busy lives to read or listen to poems.
Himani Shivpuri, who portrays Katori Amma in Happu Ki Ultan Paltan, shares her love for poetry and how it has been an integral part of her life. She enjoys listening to poetry podcasts while traveling and has a love for reciting and reading poems. Daffodils by William Wordsworth, Miles to Go Before I Sleep by Robert Frost, and The Child by Rabindranath Tagore are among her favorites. In high school and college, she participated in Kavi Samelans and was inspired by the aspiring and rising literary stars. Poetry and literature were also what drew her to the theater, where she could further explore and express her passion for the art form. Himani writes poems during her free time, often about nature, women, loneliness, and social issues. She believes that poetry gives her wings to fly in the sky of imagination, escape from reality for a while, and bring peace to her mind and soul.
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Rohitashv Gour, who plays Manmohan Tiwari in Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai, shares that he turns to poetry whenever he feels low. He has a happy corner in his house, where he spends time with poetry books and enters a whole world of positivity. A cup of tea and poetry are enough to make all his fatigue disappear. Rohitashv finds it tough to pick out his favorite poets as he enjoys reading and listening to poems by Mirza Ghalib, Prem Chand, Kalidasa, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, and many more. Writing poetry keeps him rooted, and he believes that emotions that cannot be seen are expressed through poetry. Rohitashv urges people of all ages to read and write poems as it can be a way of life and helps relieve stress while offering new hope.
The love for poetry shared by these &TV artists showcases the power of poetic expression in our lives. Poetry can offer solace, inspire creativity, and provide a deeper understanding of the world around us. On this World Poetry Day, let us take the time to appreciate the beauty of poetry and its ability to connect us with each other and the world.
