The Javed Akhtar Shabana Azmi Bengaluru evening takes place on Sunday, 15 November, at the Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel. It is a poetry and conversation event that marks the launch of Chor Bizarre Bengaluru, according to its District listing.
Quick answer
- Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026.
- Venue: PALASH 1, Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel, Bengaluru.
- Time: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm per Esquire India; the listing also shows a 1:30 pm start.
- Tickets: from ₹3,499, and required for ages 10 and above.
- Format: poetry in the original and in translation, then an open conversation.
What the Javed Akhtar Shabana Azmi Bengaluru evening offers
The listing describes it as an evening of words, ideas and insight. Javed Akhtar shares his poetry in the original and in translation. Then comes an open conversation with the audience.
The event is organised by Renaissance Hotel as part of the Chor Bizarre launch. In short, it is a hotel hosted literary evening, not a festival session, so expect a single ticketed programme.
Venue, timing and tickets
The venue is PALASH 1 at the Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel. Esquire India’s November events guide lists the programme from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
However, the ticket listing also shows a 1:30 pm start. Because the two sources differ, check the booking page or the hotel before you plan your travel. Tickets start at ₹3,499 and are needed for guests aged 10 and above.
Who it suits
This is a good fit if you enjoy Urdu and Hindi poetry and like a conversational format. It is also a practical option for a weekend plan because it falls on a Sunday evening. Meanwhile, readers who prefer open air and lower prices can look at our guide to literature festivals in India.
Planning your evening
Because the event is ticketed, book early and keep the confirmation handy. Also confirm the start time with the organiser, since the two sources differ. Bengaluru traffic can be slow on weekends, so allow extra time to reach the Race Course area.
If you are travelling from another city, then plan around the finish time. The programme is listed as ending at 6:30 pm, which leaves room for dinner nearby. In short, treat it as a relaxed Sunday outing rather than a quick stop.
FAQ
When is the Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi event in Bengaluru?
It is on Sunday, 15 November 2026. The poetry and conversation run from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm according to Esquire India.
Where is the event held?
It is at PALASH 1, Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel. The evening celebrates the launch of Chor Bizarre Bengaluru.
How much are the tickets?
Tickets start at ₹3,499 on the District listing. Guests aged 10 and above need a ticket.
