Agarche ek shehar-e-mukhtasar hai, shehar-e-Amroha
Bahut abaad-o-khush manzar nagar hai shehar-e-Amroha
Amroha Culture & Arts
The city of Amroha has been a prominent centre of knowledge, culture, and heritage over the years, gifting the world one talented individual after another. From the poetic brilliance of Rais Amrohvi and Jaun Elia to the enchanting magic of Sadequain‘s and Jai Krishna Agarwal’s paintings, from the cinematic genius of Kamal Amrohi to the visionary activism of Viqar-ul-Mulk, the city marches on, adding new feathers to its cap. As another era set in, new individuals took over the mantle. They have a responsibility to live up to the city’s high standards and inspire others. Multidisciplinary Visual Artist Shiraz Husain, Filmmaker Faraz Haider, Cameraman Taqi Raza, and Poet Muskan Syed Riaz represent the city’s next generation of creative people. This platform is about showcasing Amrohvis to the world, especially those in arts and culture.
Exploring Amroha’s Rich Artistic Heritage
“After I finished my book, ‘Making of a Qasba: The Story of Amroha,’ I wanted to document the next generation of artists from the city. The current website is a result of that endeavour. My focus is on the arts and culture of Amroha because they bring people from different communities together.
“I’ve also taken the liberty of showcasing my work on the website, for managing two separate sites would have been cumbersome.
It’s an exciting new chapter for me, and I hope the viewers find something relevant here.”
