Madhushala by Dr. Harivansh Rai Bachan Dr. Harivansh Rai Bachchan became a renowned poet when he recited Madhushala for the first time at the Banaras Hindu University (1933-34). Based on all extant accounts, the halls echoed with ‘encore! encore! Audience loved a song that on surface appeared to be a tribute to wine and taverns.

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