New gen viral poetry sensation Yahya Bootwala to bring his fusion show to Dubai

Indian viral poetry sensation Yahya Bootwala is all set to wow audiences in Dubai with a never-seen-before prose and theatre fusion performance. The show will take place on Saturday, September 17, at the Alliance Francais. Dubai-based Hustle Entertainment is organising the event in partnership with Kalakaksh Talent House.

Bootwala shot to fame with his viral monologue on Youtube 'Shayad Woh Pyaar Nahi (Maybe it isn’t love). The video garnered 17 million views and counting. "The piece is an ode to millennial love and how today's youth navigate it via DMs, meme-sharing and beyond," he said.

"The refreshing take on how love has evolved since the ages struck a chord with a generation constantly trying to understand what love is in a hyper-digital world," Bootwala added.

Since the viral piece, Yahya has become the poster boy of the spoken word scene in India and has gone on to do country-wide tours covering the length and breadth of India. He has been called the poet of the new generation, revolutionising how youth consume poetry. Poetry is no longer just an art form of complicated literature for the elite but more an honest expression that resonates strongly with the masses.

Speaking about his upcoming show, Bootwala said, “In the era of short-form content, my one-hour act endeavours to showcase a meaningful and heartfelt story that is sure to tug a few heartstrings and leave a mark on the audiences."