All you need to know about JLF

Speakers and Past Highlights

Nair. Notable literary superstars, including Amish Tripathi, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and Vikram Seth, have graced the festival with their presence. JLF goes beyond literature, hosting figures like Amartya Sen, Amitabh Bachchan, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Dalai Lama, Oprah Winfrey, Stephen Fry, Thomas Piketty, and former Afghan president Hamid Karzai.

Global Reach and Digital Expansion

JLF’s influence has extended globally with editions held in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, the Maldives, and Spain. Despite the challenges of 2020, the festival successfully launched the digital series JLF Brave New World and JLF Words Are Bright, reaching over 4.8 million viewers in their first season.

Programme Highlights 2024

1. Baal-O-Par The Beating Heart of Poetry

Join renowned poets Gulzar, Rakhshanda Jalil, and Pavan K. Varma in a captivating conversation, delving into the essence of poetry and its profound impact on the human soul.

2. Prophet Song

Acclaimed author Paul Lynch engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Nandini Nair, exploring the intricacies of his latest work. “Prophet Song” promises to be a literary journey into the heart of Lynch’s creative vision.

3. Breaking the Mould: Reimagining the Economic Future

Economist Raghuram Rajan and financial expert Rohit Lamba share insights and visions for the economic future, engaging in a stimulating conversation moderated by Naushad Forbes. Prepare to have your perspectives challenged as they explore innovative ideas to reshape our economic landscape.

4. I Am an Ordinary Man: India’s Struggle for Freedom

Gopalkrishna Gandhi takes center stage in a conversation with Sanjoy K Roy, discussing India’s historical struggle for freedom. Gain unique insights into the ordinary individuals who played extraordinary roles in shaping the destiny of a nation.

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