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Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi

Delhi's most popular and loved curated poetry open mic. 500+ editions strong.

Poetry Storytelling aur Chai is our flagship event that brings together seasoned poets and poetry enthusiasts to celebrate the power of words and emotions.

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Poetry Storytelling aur Chai

A unique opportunity to share your poetry with an intimate audience and connect with fellow poets over a warm cup of chai.

Most loved weekly spoken word gathering

Poetry, Storytelling aur Chai (PSC) is India’s most loved weekly spoken word gathering, hosted every Saturday and Sunday in New Delhi. With over 500 editions and counting, PSC is more than just an open mic — it’s a nurturing creative community where emotions, stories, and laughter come alive over a cup of chai.

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Many now-recognised artists from the poetry world began their journeys from this very stage.

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Genuine Performances and Entertainment

Curated and hosted by Ravie Solanky, an Urdu educator and performer, PSC blends poetic depth with spontaneous humor, making every session a mix of heartfelt performances and genuine entertainment. Every week, selected artists take the mic to perform original poetry, storytelling, and narratives, while a live audience enjoys the journey. The event ends with a fun twist — ‘Performer of the Day’ is chosen by the host and audience alike

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PSC Highlights & Features

Whether you’re a first-time performer or a chai-loving listener, PSC gives you a space to belong, create, and be heard.

Launched Many Artists
Several known artists began their journey right from this PSC stage
500+ Successful Editions
A trusted platform with years of consistency, growth and artist love
Community
Connect with fellow poets and expand your network in the poetry community
Weekly Event
Every Saturday and Sunday with handpicked performers
Performer of the Day
One standout performer is chosen every session and celebrated on stage.
Host by Ravie Solanky
A witty, insightful Urdu educator who adds charm, humor and learning to every event.
Audience
Share your content with a supportive audience who will appreciate your emotions
Review & Feedbacks
Get a real-time feedback & review on your content and performance
2.5Hrs Session
A complete experience of emotion, art, and connection in one sitting

Feel the Magic on Screen

Relive some powerful performances, and crowd-favorite voices from our most loved event – PSC!

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Have a question? check these answers.

Yes, each performer will be given a maximum of 5 minutes to perform.

No, there is no specific theme in our poetry open mics, that means, you can perform any type of poetry in our events.

The host (Ravie Solanky) keeps a small session of 10-15 minutes at the end of the event in which a performer can ask questions related to his / her performance and the host shares a common constructive feedback to the performers.

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Check our Terms & Conditions below.

Please read these guidelines carefully to ensure a smooth, respectful, and enjoyable experience for everyone at the event.

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You can perform poetry, stories, and Ghazals at this event
A maximum of 5 minutes will be given to each performers to recite their content on stage
The event has a limited availability of only 10-12 spots per event
You can bring your friends or family members along with you to witness your performance. Audience members along with you will require an audience ticket
Unauthorized Videography and audio recording are strictly prohibited during the event
The performer's video will only be recorded if they choose the service when booking the spot
The event will be photographed, and the pictures will be uploaded on our social media handles. If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform any team member before the start of the event
You are required to reach the venue at least 30 minutes prior to the event
Spot booking once done is non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances
The company reserves the right to stop any performance midway if it is deemed unsuitable, vulgar, obscene, insensitive, or offensive
The Company may change, add, or remove anything in the event form/slot booking without prior notice
Performer agrees to perform original work or to properly credit any borrowed or adapted material
You agree to grant the organizer permission to use their name, likeness, and performance footage/photos for promotional and marketing purposes
Performer understands that participation in this open mic event is voluntary, and they will not receive any compensation or remuneration for their performance
Performer agrees to inform the organizer at least 24 hours before the event timing if they need to cancel their spot in the performance lineup due to any emergencies
The performer understands that the organizer reserves the right to fill the vacant performance spot with another performer and that the performer may not be guaranteed another opportunity to perform at the same open mic event
Performer acknowledges that the organizer does not charge any additional fees for uploading videos on Ibtidaa YouTube Channel or other social media associated and that the decision to upload is at the sole discretion of the organizer
For any doubts or queries, you may contact us at 9899357033