"8 writers in the open mic scene who should be noticed more"

1) Hope, Despair and Bollywood is a poem exactly about all of those things - Written and performed by - Rutwik Desphande

It explores the state of mind and the mental health of the writer, and how watching movies affects it, giving him a purpose and hope.

Watch the full poem here - https://youtu.be/yVCE-8dn3tQ

Music - Hasan Baldiwala

           

A journey of acceptance. A journey into the self. 
Watch as Bikram Bumrah weaves his truth into a Ghazal, that will leave you spellbound
Location Haikujam Cottage
Translated by Mallikarjun Pandya

Videographer: Jonathan D’Souza

                             Joy Beck

Sound Recorded By: Jonathan D’Souza

2) I'm In Love With This World | Megha Rao ft. Hasan Baldiwala | UnErase Poetry

We're in love with this world and this beautiful poem.

(Credits: Megha Rao, Hasan Baldiwala via BuddyBits)

https://www.facebook.com/unerasepoetry/videos/im-in-love-with-this-world-megha-rao-ft-hasan-baldiwala-unerase-poetry/311601459617191/https://www.facebook.com/unerasepoetry/videos/im-in-love-with-this-world-megha-rao-ft-hasan-baldiwala-unerase-poetry/311601459617191/

पिछले अगस्त | Pichhle August - Ramneek Singh ft. Hasan Baldiwala (Independence Day Special)

This year, we celebrate 72 years of Independence. While, Jammu & Kashmir is stained with blood. Watch Ramneek Singh and Hasan Baldiwala question, 'Jinhe Naaz Hai Hind Par Woh Kaha Hai?' in their piece, "Pichhle August"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epzgrBvQTWwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epzgrBvQTWw

3) "Dear Non Depressed Friend" - Ishmeet Nagpal ft. Hasan | UnErase Poetry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVgREeolNA8

Ishmeet Nagpal's letter to her non depressed friend is a plea to all the people who have tried to 'fix' their friends suffering from mental illnesses.

4) Grow A Pair | Simar Singh | Ft. Hasan Baldiwala | BuddyBits

Spoken word artist, Simar Singh and musician Hasan Baldiwala come together to bring to you one hour of stories, poetry and music. The two artists have collaborated over months to present a new set of never heard before poetry and music.

 https://www.facebook.com/unerasepoetry/videos/grow-a-pair-simar-singh-ft-hasan-baldiwala-buddybits/1910263352389080/

5) Mere Shere Mein - Daaniyal | Ft Joy Beck - Spill Poetry

https://www.facebook.com/spillwhat/videos/171294940468460/

"Mere Sheher Mein kuch log uthte 
hai khuli aankho se sonay k liye"
Share your struggles story/poem and tag and @daaniyal._ 
Along with this picture in your stories!
We will share the most unique ones!
Watch the video - here

https://youtu.be/iucwkUgGeNM

6) Jonathan Mendoza –Confessions on Gratitude

“I do not believe anyone died because they were not strong. I believe I survived because I was lucky.”

One of the submissions from the 2017 Button Poetry video contest.

https://buttonpoetry.com/jonathan-mendoza-confessions-on-gratitude/

"I'm everything the ground did not bury." - Jonathan Mendoza

7) Mai Namaaz Nahi Padhunga, a poem that appeals to humanity rather than religion. -Qais Jaunpuri

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYHt4U0tvcY#action=share

Qais, a civil engineer-turned-founder of Aao Kahen Dil Ki Baat, a real life sharing program that allows people to share their secrets in public, writes defiant pieces that usually question social institutions and power dynamics. He is also a part of the acclaimed theatre groupJashn-E-Qalam Storytelling. His poems, performed in Hindi and Urdu, are beautiful because of their simplicity, making them all the more impactful.

8) ‘When he told me he no longer loved me’, a rendition on heartbreaks –Priya Malik

    

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0WprVHVhlk&feature=youtu.be

Priya Malik, also a famous television personality, has been making waves in the spoken word poetry scene of India. Her poems are presented as “streams-of-consciousness,” perfectly reflecting thoughts from the deepest, darkest corners of our minds. Her poems are frank and talk about female sexuality, her identity within the Indian diaspora, and romantic relationships in this age. She performs in Urdu and English.

So while there are plenty of others who are not mentioned over here, poetry is undergoing through a massive transformation and here are some major poets to keep your eyes on the lookout on!