Legacy Of Delhi's Urdu Bazaar
Urdu Bazaar, once a thriving hub of Urdu literature, housed around 60-70 book stores. Located opposite to the historic Jama Masjid, the market offered a space which nurtured poets, publishers, and readers. This documentary explores how the rise of food commerce, changing reading trends, and the politics of language has
Urdu Bazaar, once a thriving hub of Urdu literature, housed around 60-70 book stores. Located opposite to the historic Jama Masjid, the market offered a space which nurtured poets, publishers, and readers. This documentary explores how the rise of food commerce, changing reading trends, and the politics of language has gradually pushed this iconic market to cultural periphery. Yet amidst this erosion, hope lingers in the form of initiatives like the Hazrat Shah Waliullah Library and a few persevering bookstores.
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