Zikr-e-Irshad

Cyclorama Theatre Group presents a heartfelt tribute on the birth anniversary of the late Irshad Khan Sikandar — an acclaimed Urdu poet, lyricist, playwright, storyteller, and voice artist, whose words continue to resonate across languages, hearts, and art forms.

Born on 8 August 1983 in Sant Kabir Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, Irshad Khan Sikandar carved a unique identity in Urdu, Hindi, and Bhojpuri literature through his evocative poetry, songs, and plays like "Jaun Eliya Ka Jinn" and "Ameeran Umrao Ada", as well as award-winning works like "Doosra Ishq" , "Aansuon Ka Tarjuma" and “Chand ke Sirhaane Lalten”. His untimely passing on 18 May 2025 left behind an empty stage — one this evening humbly seeks to light up again with memory and meaning.

The evening begins with a floral homage at his portrait, followed by reflections from distinguished voices who knew and admired his journey. It will feature two stagings of his satirical and…