Irrfan Reading Poem In 2014 Viral Six Years Later

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“The landlord’s well.” They were running out of time at the Jaipur Literature Festival in 2014, but the late Irrfan Khan insisted on reading a poem that has gained special relevance after what took place in Hathras in September 2020.  Thanks to Teamwork Arts for the footage!

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00:00Kua Thakur ka, Pani Thakur ka, Khet Khalihaan Thakur ka, Gali Mahalle Thakur ke,

00:08Phir Apna Kya?

00:30Now we have 10 minutes for questions from the audience.

00:45This is a small poem. If you say, I will read it.

00:54Iska hai ek naam Thakur ka Kua.

00:58Chulha mitti ka, mitti talaab ki, talaab Thakur ka.

01:04Bhook roti ki, roti bajre ki, bajra khet ka, khet Thakur ka.

01:12Bail Thakur ka, hal Thakur ka, halki moot par hateli apni fasal Thakur ki.

01:21Kua Thakur ka, Pani Thakur ka, Khet Khalihaan Thakur ka, Gali Mahalle Thakur ke,

01:28Phir Apna Kya?

01:30Gaon, Shehar, Desh.

01:35Wow.

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