Nisschal Zaveri to Present ‘Whispers of the Infinite – Spring Edit’ at Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2026 Alongside Usha Uthup and Ricky Kej | 6th February

Whispers of the Infinite is Zaveri’s ongoing ghazal and poetry project that explores intimacy, silence, and emotional depth within the classical tradition. The Spring Edition, timed with Mumbai’s seasonal shift, draws from themes of longing, bloom, and transcendence. The performance invites attentive listening, allowing poetry to unfold with restraint rather than spectacle, where romance is approached as a slowly unfolding feeling more than a grand declaration, much like blossoms in the city.

His growing national presence has been reinforced by performances at leading cultural platforms, including a spellbinding appearance at Jashn-e-Rekhta, where he performed for an audience of over 2,000 listeners, and more recently, full-house solo ghazal concerts with orchestra symphony in Delhi and Mumbai, both met with standing ovations.

Zaveri will be accompanied by his ghazal band featuring tabla, sarangi, 12-string guitar, bass, keyboard, and percussion. The setlist is shaped as a gradual emotional journey, moving from stillness and waiting toward renewal and boundlessness. Minimal instrumentation and deliberate pauses create space for the poetry to breathe, offering audiences a quiet encounter with love and reflection.

“Ghazal is not meant to impress – it is meant to reveal. At Kala Ghoda, I look forward to creating a space where listeners can meet the poetry honestly, without spectacle, and rediscover the timeless intimacy that this form holds.” Zaveri says about his upcoming performance.

Event Details:Whispers of the Infinite – Spring Edit

Date: Friday, February 6th, 2025