About The Event
Acclaimed poet and theatre-maker Saumya Joshi joins celebrated voices Anil Chavda and Bhavesh Bhatt for a spirited Gujarati spoken word performance that brings the wit, rhythm, and warmth of poetry listening alive on stage.
Gujarat’s vibrant tradition of poetry listening finds new expression in this dynamic spoken word performance, produced and directed by acclaimed playwright and poet Saumya Joshi. Joined by celebrated poets Anil Chavda and Bhavesh Bhatt, whose street-inspired verses capture the rhythms of everyday life, Joshi reimagines conventional poetry reading as a theatrical and deeply engaging experience.
Named after the cricketing term that signals a boundary-breaking moment, ‘Choggo’ captures that same sense of energy and surprise, inviting audiences to feel the thrill of poetry that lands with impact. The trio’s original verses explore community, identity, and the pulse of daily life, offering a fresh perspective on contemporary culture.
This production is both a celebration of the region’s poetic heritage and a bold, innovative approach to live literature, opening new possibilities for how poetry can be experienced and shared for contemporary audiences.
