JIHAD

’Jihad’ is a poetry collection by Vijay Akela, who believes that no struggle is greater than poetry, as only poetry possesses the skill to cleanse society of religious superstitions, orthodoxy, and ignorance that have accumulated over time.Vijay Akela’s language is accessible Hindi and Urdu, and this linguistic medium has demonstrated such transformative power before.If there exists a tale of rebellion, do share it with me / All other stories seem to me merely accounts of oppression - Vijay Akela AzimaabadiVijay Akela Azimaabadi is a resident of Patna. He is a lyricist for films such as ’Kaho Na Pyaar Hai’ and ’Krrish’, and has also worked as a radio jockey for Mumbai and Dubai FM. ’Jihad’ is his second collection, with ’Lashkar’ being his first.Mr. Akela is not as solitary as his name suggests. He is a cherished friend and poet in every gathering. Yes, he is quite solitary in his distinctive manner of expression - GulzarIn Vijay Akela’s poetry, one can perceive today’s city, today’s life, today’s world, and the surrounding atmosphere. He has written only what he has felt, what he has witnessed, what he has experienced in life, what has touched him in life, what has been within his line of sight. His aim strikes the heart - Javed AkhtarVijay Akela’s poetry is a gift born from his own solitude - Nida FazliWhen I am completely alone, Akela Sahab spends hours in my company - Bashir Badr