Jashn-e-Sukhan

Held every October in the city of Pune as part of Sukhan’s anniversary celebrations, Jashn-e-Sukhan is a festival where young artists share their art, bringing poetry and music to a warm, attentive audience. It is a gathering that welcomes all languages and all voices.

Each year, the Sukhan team holds auditions to select participants for the festival, and over time, it has become a prestigious stage where many young artists present their work.

The Performers

Over the years, many poets and performers who are now well-loved by audiences have been part of the festival, including Chaitanya Kulkarni, Shikha Pachouli, Apurv Rajput, Sarang Pampatwar, Jawad Sayyad, Avinash Kathawate, Shounak Kulkarni and many others.

Alongside them, several renowned artists have also performed at the festival, including Tanmay Deochake, Shamika Bhide, Avanti Patel, Vishal Bagh, among others.

Shamika Bhide performing a classic ghazal by Jagjit Singh and Chitra Singh in Jashn-e-Sukhan 2020.