Nayab Midha

Nayab Midha – The Voice of Modern Hindi Spoken Word Poetry

Nayab Midha is a celebrated Indian spoken word artist, Hindi poetess, storyteller, and live performer known for transforming contemporary poetry into an emotional and cultural movement among young audiences. Originally from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, she rose to national prominence through deeply personal poetry, relatable storytelling, and viral performances that resonated widely across social media and live stage platforms.

A New-Age Literary Identity

Unlike traditional stage poetry formats, Nayab Midha represents a new generation of Hindi spoken word artists who combine poetry with storytelling, emotion, humor, and social reflection. Her performances often explore themes such as:

• Self-love


• Relationships


• Mental well-being


• Womanhood


• Healing


• Identity


• Emotional resilience

Her expressive voice delivery and conversational Hindi style have helped bring poetry closer to younger digital audiences. She is especially recognized for emotionally uplifting works like Muskurao and Tum Khoobsurat Ho, both of which became viral sensations online.

Early Life & Creative Journey

Born on September 13, 1996, Nayab Midha initially pursued engineering in Delhi and later worked at Infosys for nearly two years. However, poetry gradually became her true calling. She began writing during school and actively participated in slam poetry competitions throughout her college years, winning several literary contests across Delhi University and IP University festivals.

In 2020, she made the life-changing decision to leave her corporate career and pursue spoken word poetry full-time — a move that later transformed her into one of India’s most recognized Hindi poetry performers.

Digital Popularity & Viral Success

Nayab Midha’s rise accelerated through social media platforms where her poetry videos reached millions of viewers. Her emotional delivery and relatable themes helped her build:

• Over 1 million Instagram followers


• A rapidly growing YouTube audience


• A strong Gen-Z and millennial fanbase

She is often referred to by audiences as the “Muskurao Girl” because of the massive popularity of her motivational poetry performance Muskurao.

Live Tours & Stage Performances

Nayab Midha has performed over 100 live poetry shows across India and internationally. Her signature live experience, The Nayab Show, combines storytelling, poetry, audience interaction, and emotional performances.

Her major touring productions include:

• The Nayab Show


• Rajkumari


• Nayab Live

In 2025 and 2026, she expanded globally through major international tours covering:

• United Kingdom


• Ireland


• Germany


• Netherlands


• Australia


• New Zealand

Her international performances reportedly became some of the largest solo spoken-word poetry events by an Indian artist abroad.

Signature Works & Popular Poetry Pieces

Some of Nayab Midha’s most loved spoken-word creations include:

• Muskurao


• Tum Khoobsurat Ho


• Nani Ki Kahani


• Aadat


• Rajkumari


• Ek Chidiya

Her poetry is known for blending simplicity with emotional intensity, making it accessible to both literary audiences and casual listeners.

Brand Collaborations & Media Presence

Nayab Midha has collaborated with several major brands and digital campaigns using poetry as a storytelling medium.

Awards & Recognition

Nayab Midha is regarded as one of India’s pioneering spoken-word performers in Hindi literature and digital poetry culture. Her achievements include:

• G2H Best Spoken Word Artist Award 2024


• Swadesh Award recognition


• Recognition as one of the first Hindi spoken-word artists to headline large-format solo tours


• Recognition for pioneering stadium-scale spoken-word events in India

Cultural Impact

Nayab Midha is often credited with helping popularize Hindi spoken-word poetry among mainstream youth audiences. Her work bridges traditional Hindi expression with modern emotional storytelling, making poetry more accessible in the social media era. Her growing influence continues to redefine how contemporary Indian audiences engage with literature and live performance art.