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Salman Akhtar

1946 | USA

Salman Akhtar is the son of Jan Nisar Akhtar. He is an author and professor of psychiatry and human behavior at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia.

Salman Akhtar is the son of Jan Nisar Akhtar. He is an author and professor of psychiatry and human behavior at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia.

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4 Signs of Bad Poetry by Dr. Salman Akhtar at Live at Jashn-e-Rekhta | Sunday Special

In this insightful session, renowned psychoanalyst and poet Dr. Salman Akhtar, in a deep-dive conversation with Pervaiz Alam, explains why some poetic verses fail at Jashn-e-Rekhta. He identifies four main signs of bad poetry, such as superficiality and linguistic corruption. While humor is fine, serious poetry needs depth and respect for the audience. He discusses why rhythm still matters in 2026 for anyone writing today. You will hear his rules for a good verse, drawing on insights from Maulana Hali and Dr. Zakir Hussain. This is a practical guide for people who want to improve their Urdu writing or understanding of adab. Knowing these four signs helps you tell the difference between a masterpiece and a mistake. Dr. Salman Akhtar moves past simple grammar errors to talk about the soul of the poem. Watch the full session to learn how to fix your own writing style and avoid common traps. Salman Akhtar

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