Spoken word poet Priya Malik has evolved from a fierce reality TV persona to a poised performer during her 21-city Ishq Hai tour, including a show at Delhi's Lok Kala Manch. Her viral poem '2019 mei 1999' captures nostalgia for home after years abroad. Malik credits personal struggles, marriage to Karan Bakshi and self-acceptance for refocusing on poetry, and she plans to publish a book.
