Urdunama https://bingepods.com hi 2024 The Quint Bollywood songs turn us all into Grammy award-winning bathroom singers! But wait, do you know the meaning of every word you sing? Especially the ones in Urdu? On Urdunama, our host Fabeha Syed takes one word at a time and breaks it down for you. Be it the protest poetry of Faiz, or Sameer's 90s nostalgia, we have it all. If you like Urdu and poetry, this podcast is for you! https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a274b892-2956-11ef-8dd0-f399be622d52/image/7a2f83f811f69c5f74dbaf3c1aa84f67.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Urdunama https://bingepods.com no episodic The Quint Bollywood songs turn us all into Grammy award-winning bathroom singers! But wait, do you know the meaning of every word you sing? Especially the ones in Urdu? On Urdunama, our host Fabeha Syed takes one word at a time and breaks it down for you. Be it the protest poetry of Faiz, or Sameer's 90s nostalgia, we have it all. If you like Urdu and poetry, this podcast is for you! Ideabrew Studios studio@ideabrews.com The Beauty of the Pause: Understanding “Vaqfa” in Urdu Poetry After a short vaqfa, Urdunama returns with an episode on the very idea of pause. What does a simple break or interval mean in the language of Urdu verse?Through lines by Mir Taqi Mir, Ahmad Mushtaq, and Aziz Bano Darab Wafa, we explore how pauses, silences, and brief halts often carry as much meaning as the words themselves. In poetry, the space between two phrases can deepen emotion, shape rhythm, and allow a thought to breathe.This episode looks at how poets turn a vaqfa into metaphor which sometimes becomes a moment of rest, sometimes looks like a distance between longing and fulfilment, and sometimes it feels like the space where meaning emerges before the next line begins. Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:02:00 -0000 full The Quint After a short vaqfa, Urdunama returns with an episode on the very idea of pause. What does a simple break or interval mean in the language of Urdu verse?Through lines by Mir Taqi Mir, Ahmad Mushtaq, and Aziz Bano Darab Wafa, we explore how pauses, silences, and brief halts often carry as much meaning as the words themselves. In poetry, the space between two phrases can deepen emotion, shape rhythm, and allow a thought to breathe.This episode looks at how poets turn a vaqfa into metaphor which sometimes becomes a moment of rest, sometimes looks like a distance between longing and fulfilment, and sometimes it feels like the space where meaning emerges before the next line begins. Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After a short vaqfa, Urdunama returns with an episode on the very idea of pause. What does a simple break or interval mean in the language of Urdu verse?
Through lines by Mir Taqi Mir, Ahmad Mushtaq, and Aziz Bano Darab Wafa, we explore how pauses, silences, and brief halts often carry as much meaning as the words themselves. In poetry, the space between two phrases can deepen emotion, shape rhythm, and allow a thought to breathe.
This episode looks at how poets turn a vaqfa into metaphor which sometimes becomes a moment of rest, sometimes looks like a distance between longing and fulfilment, and sometimes it feels like the space where meaning emerges before the next line begins. Tune in.

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]]> 769 no What 'Sahra' Means in Urdu Poetry: Desert and the Lover’s Wilderness In the vocabulary of Urdu poetry, sahra, meaning the desert, is far more than a barren landscape. It is a metaphor for the inner wilderness of the heart: solitude, longing, and the untamed intensity of love. In this episode, we wander through verses by Mirza Ghalib, Daagh Dehlvi, and Jaun Elia to explore how poets transform the desert into a space of vahshat, searching, and emotional vastness. Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:30:00 -0000 full The Quint In the vocabulary of Urdu poetry, sahra, meaning the desert, is far more than a barren landscape. It is a metaphor for the inner wilderness of the heart: solitude, longing, and the untamed intensity of love. In this episode, we wander through verses by Mirza Ghalib, Daagh Dehlvi, and Jaun Elia to explore how poets transform the desert into a space of vahshat, searching, and emotional vastness. Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the vocabulary of Urdu poetry, sahra, meaning the desert, is far more than a barren landscape. It is a metaphor for the inner wilderness of the heart: solitude, longing, and the untamed intensity of love. In this episode, we wander through verses by Mirza Ghalib, Daagh Dehlvi, and Jaun Elia to explore how poets transform the desert into a space of vahshat, searching, and emotional vastness. Tune in.

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]]> 840 no Love With 'Ikhlas': Beyond the Valentine Glow | Urdunama Podcast In Valentine’s month, we are drawn to a picture-perfect version of love that is warm, dazzling, and effortless. Yet real love asks for more than beauty. It calls for ikhlaas meaning pure intention to be sincere and have honest devotion that persists even when the glow fades. True love thrives in patience, understanding, and care, beyond grand gestures and fleeting romance.In this episode, we draw wisdom from literary masters like Ahmad Faraz, Rahat Indori, and Jaun Elia, celebrating a sincerity that holds the courage to love, to be loved, and ultimately, to become love itself. Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:50:00 -0000 full The Quint In Valentine’s month, we are drawn to a picture-perfect version of love that is warm, dazzling, and effortless. Yet real love asks for more than beauty. It calls for ikhlaas meaning pure intention to be sincere and have honest devotion that persists even when the glow fades. True love thrives in patience, understanding, and care, beyond grand gestures and fleeting romance.In this episode, we draw wisdom from literary masters like Ahmad Faraz, Rahat Indori, and Jaun Elia, celebrating a sincerity that holds the courage to love, to be loved, and ultimately, to become love itself. Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In Valentine’s month, we are drawn to a picture-perfect version of love that is warm, dazzling, and effortless. Yet real love asks for more than beauty. It calls for ikhlaas meaning pure intention to be sincere and have honest devotion that persists even when the glow fades. True love thrives in patience, understanding, and care, beyond grand gestures and fleeting romance.
In this episode, we draw wisdom from literary masters like Ahmad Faraz, Rahat Indori, and Jaun Elia, celebrating a sincerity that holds the courage to love, to be loved, and ultimately, to become love itself. Tune in. 

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]]> 667 no Junoon in Urdu Poetry: Meaning, Madness, and Purpose Junoon is often translated as passion or madness, but in Urdu poetry it carries layered, sometimes conflicting meanings. For poets like Mirza Ghalib, junoon is dangerous if exposed or fully unpacked. It then becomes a force so raw that it can undo the self. If Ghalob's junoon is intense, self-aware, and often destructive, poets like Ahmad Faraz and Ameer Qazalbash later engage with the same intensity differently. Where Ghalib is wary of junoon’s excess, they explore what happens when that intensity is held with awareness and direction when madness becomes purposeful rather than consuming.This episode traces that shift in from junoon, from a volatile force that must remain partially veiled, to junoon as a creative energy that can transform darkness into light. Junoon, in the end, is not one thing. It is a risk and sometimes, a possibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 24 Jan 2026 01:30:00 -0000 full The Quint Junoon is often translated as passion or madness, but in Urdu poetry it carries layered, sometimes conflicting meanings. For poets like Mirza Ghalib, junoon is dangerous if exposed or fully unpacked. It then becomes a force so raw that it can undo the self. If Ghalob's junoon is intense, self-aware, and often destructive, poets like Ahmad Faraz and Ameer Qazalbash later engage with the same intensity differently. Where Ghalib is wary of junoon’s excess, they explore what happens when that intensity is held with awareness and direction when madness becomes purposeful rather than consuming.This episode traces that shift in from junoon, from a volatile force that must remain partially veiled, to junoon as a creative energy that can transform darkness into light. Junoon, in the end, is not one thing. It is a risk and sometimes, a possibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Junoon is often translated as passion or madness, but in Urdu poetry it carries layered, sometimes conflicting meanings. For poets like Mirza Ghalib, junoon is dangerous if exposed or fully unpacked. It then becomes a force so raw that it can undo the self. 
If Ghalob's junoon is intense, self-aware, and often destructive, poets like Ahmad Faraz and Ameer Qazalbash later engage with the same intensity differently. Where Ghalib is wary of junoon’s excess, they explore what happens when that intensity is held with awareness and direction when madness becomes purposeful rather than consuming.
This episode traces that shift in from junoon, from a volatile force that must remain partially veiled, to junoon as a creative energy that can transform darkness into light. Junoon, in the end, is not one thing. It is a risk and sometimes, a possibility.

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]]> 959 no When Hard Work Isn’t Enough: Mehnat in Everyday Life and Poetry In this episode, we sit with the Urdu word 'mehnat' which is usually translated as 'hard work', but carrying far more tiredness, repetition, and lived experience.Moving between everyday life and Urdu poetry, the episode pushes back against the idea that hard work always guarantees success. From the comforting language of motivational culture to the kind of labour that happens quietly, without visibility or reward, 'mehnat' here is effort that continues even when energy runs low and outcomes remain uncertain.At the centre of the episode is Kaifi Azmi’s nazm Makan, which speaks directly to inequality, to those who build homes, palaces, and comfort for others, while having no place of rest themselves.This is not a motivational talk. It’s a conversation about work that doesn’t shine, effort that isn’t applauded, and the kind of labour that changes life gradually, over time, rather than all at once. Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:30:00 -0000 full The Quint In this episode, we sit with the Urdu word 'mehnat' which is usually translated as 'hard work', but carrying far more tiredness, repetition, and lived experience.Moving between everyday life and Urdu poetry, the episode pushes back against the idea that hard work always guarantees success. From the comforting language of motivational culture to the kind of labour that happens quietly, without visibility or reward, 'mehnat' here is effort that continues even when energy runs low and outcomes remain uncertain.At the centre of the episode is Kaifi Azmi’s nazm Makan, which speaks directly to inequality, to those who build homes, palaces, and comfort for others, while having no place of rest themselves.This is not a motivational talk. It’s a conversation about work that doesn’t shine, effort that isn’t applauded, and the kind of labour that changes life gradually, over time, rather than all at once. Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, we sit with the Urdu word 'mehnat' which is usually translated as 'hard work', but carrying far more tiredness, repetition, and lived experience.
Moving between everyday life and Urdu poetry, the episode pushes back against the idea that hard work always guarantees success. From the comforting language of motivational culture to the kind of labour that happens quietly, without visibility or reward, 'mehnat' here is effort that continues even when energy runs low and outcomes remain uncertain.
At the centre of the episode is Kaifi Azmi’s nazm Makan, which speaks directly to inequality, to those who build homes, palaces, and comfort for others, while having no place of rest themselves.
This is not a motivational talk. It’s a conversation about work that doesn’t shine, effort that isn’t applauded, and the kind of labour that changes life gradually, over time, rather than all at once. Tune in. 

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]]> 860 no Dua as Faith, Action and Inheritance: Reading Ghalib, Munawwar Rana and Kaifi Azmi In Urdu poetry, dua is never just prayer but it is a reflection of how a poet relates to hope, faith, and control.For Ghalib, dua is too uncertain. He chooses action over waiting, offering his entire self instead of trusting outcomes.For Munawwar Rana, dua is absolute assurance, a mother's prayer that walks beside him like protection, unquestioned and complete.And for Kaifi Azmi, dua becomes the final gift that a father offers when strength, means, and time have run out, leaving only blessing and trust in the child’s choice.Three poets. One word.And three very different ways of believing in what prayer can do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 04 Jan 2026 06:47:00 -0000 full The Quint In Urdu poetry, dua is never just prayer but it is a reflection of how a poet relates to hope, faith, and control.For Ghalib, dua is too uncertain. He chooses action over waiting, offering his entire self instead of trusting outcomes.For Munawwar Rana, dua is absolute assurance, a mother's prayer that walks beside him like protection, unquestioned and complete.And for Kaifi Azmi, dua becomes the final gift that a father offers when strength, means, and time have run out, leaving only blessing and trust in the child’s choice.Three poets. One word.And three very different ways of believing in what prayer can do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In Urdu poetry, dua is never just prayer but it is a reflection of how a poet relates to hope, faith, and control.
For Ghalib, dua is too uncertain. He chooses action over waiting, offering his entire self instead of trusting outcomes.
For Munawwar Rana, dua is absolute assurance, a mother's prayer that walks beside him like protection, unquestioned and complete.
And for Kaifi Azmi, dua becomes the final gift that a father offers when strength, means, and time have run out, leaving only blessing and trust in the child’s choice.
Three poets. One word.
And three very different ways of believing in what prayer can do.

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]]> 854 no Reading Ghalib's 'Koi Umeed Bar Nahin Aati': Ego and Self Awareness Without Apology Reading Ghalib's 'Koi Umeed Bar Nahin Aati': Ego and Self Awareness Without ApologyDescription: Mirza Asadullah Beg Khan, known to the world as Mirza Ghalib, remains a towering figure in Urdu poetry for his rare ability to capture complex emotions with striking simplicity. In this episode, we step into Ghalib’s world through one of his most well-known ghazals, 'Koi Umeed Bar Nahin Aati.' The reading reveals a poet who is deeply human and full of flaws and contradictions, and yet remarkably alert to his own shortcomings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 27 Dec 2025 01:30:00 -0000 full The Quint Reading Ghalib's 'Koi Umeed Bar Nahin Aati': Ego and Self Awareness Without ApologyDescription: Mirza Asadullah Beg Khan, known to the world as Mirza Ghalib, remains a towering figure in Urdu poetry for his rare ability to capture complex emotions with striking simplicity. In this episode, we step into Ghalib’s world through one of his most well-known ghazals, 'Koi Umeed Bar Nahin Aati.' The reading reveals a poet who is deeply human and full of flaws and contradictions, and yet remarkably alert to his own shortcomings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Reading Ghalib's 'Koi Umeed Bar Nahin Aati': Ego and Self Awareness Without ApologyDescription: Mirza Asadullah Beg Khan, known to the world as Mirza Ghalib, remains a towering figure in Urdu poetry for his rare ability to capture complex emotions with striking simplicity. In this episode, we step into Ghalib’s world through one of his most well-known ghazals, 'Koi Umeed Bar Nahin Aati.' The reading reveals a poet who is deeply human and full of flaws and contradictions, and yet remarkably alert to his own shortcomings.

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]]> 975 no Falsafa in Life: Understanding Iqbal’s Philosophy of Grief What is Falsafa? It’s the philosophy that pushes us to explore ideas with wisdom, and with a humility in which every certainty melts away.  We explore this week's theme, 'falsafa' through Iqbal’s 'Falsafa-e-Gham'. He shows that grief isn’t just pain but it’s the light inside the heart, the silent music and the rouge for the soul that beautifies it.  He goes on that loss and sorrow awaken us, polish the spirit, and reveal life’s deeper truths, depth and beauty we might otherwise miss. tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 20 Dec 2025 04:30:00 -0000 full The Quint What is Falsafa? It’s the philosophy that pushes us to explore ideas with wisdom, and with a humility in which every certainty melts away.  We explore this week's theme, 'falsafa' through Iqbal’s 'Falsafa-e-Gham'. He shows that grief isn’t just pain but it’s the light inside the heart, the silent music and the rouge for the soul that beautifies it.  He goes on that loss and sorrow awaken us, polish the spirit, and reveal life’s deeper truths, depth and beauty we might otherwise miss. tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What is Falsafa? It’s the philosophy that pushes us to explore ideas with wisdom, and with a humility in which every certainty melts away.  We explore this week's theme, 'falsafa' through Iqbal’s 'Falsafa-e-Gham'. He shows that grief isn’t just pain but it’s the light inside the heart, the silent music and the rouge for the soul that beautifies it.  He goes on that loss and sorrow awaken us, polish the spirit, and reveal life’s deeper truths, depth and beauty we might otherwise miss. tune in.

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]]> 1104 no Zehn and Jazbātiyat: Heart vs Mind in Urdu Poetry This week in UIrdunama, we explore poems that live inside our zehn, meaning our mind. But this internal world of the zehn keeps colliding with the one that belongs to the heart and its jazbātiyat (emotion driven clarity) that won’t be silenced. From Barelvi’s guiding light in confusion, to Jazib’s heart triumphing over intellect, to Javed  Akhtar’s inner world in flames where only one surviving corner remains, these ashaar show how thoughts and feelings collide, break, and endure in every human experience. Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 13 Dec 2025 01:30:00 -0000 full The Quint This week in UIrdunama, we explore poems that live inside our zehn, meaning our mind. But this internal world of the zehn keeps colliding with the one that belongs to the heart and its jazbātiyat (emotion driven clarity) that won’t be silenced. From Barelvi’s guiding light in confusion, to Jazib’s heart triumphing over intellect, to Javed  Akhtar’s inner world in flames where only one surviving corner remains, these ashaar show how thoughts and feelings collide, break, and endure in every human experience. Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week in UIrdunama, we explore poems that live inside our zehn, meaning our mind. But this internal world of the zehn keeps colliding with the one that belongs to the heart and its jazbātiyat (emotion driven clarity) that won’t be silenced. From Barelvi’s guiding light in confusion, to Jazib’s heart triumphing over intellect, to Javed  Akhtar’s inner world in flames where only one surviving corner remains, these ashaar show how thoughts and feelings collide, break, and endure in every human experience. Tune in. 

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]]> 713 no Kya Sochte Ho? : Exploring 'Soch' Through Urdu Poetry In this week's Urdunama, we speak about 'Soch', meaning a personal lens through which we look at everything.With the intensity of Mohsin Naqvi, the softness of Bashir Badr, the sharp pain of heartbreak from rejectioon in Parveen Shakir's ghazal, and the mature understanding of boundaries in intimacy in Ahmad Faraz's nazm 'bhali si ek shakl thi', Fabeha Syed unpacks how thoughts shape love, loss, and the stories we tell ourselves.Because real life isn’t just about what happens to us, it’s about hum kis soch mein mubtala hain? (what kind of thinking are we caught up in?) tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 06 Dec 2025 01:30:00 -0000 full The Quint In this week's Urdunama, we speak about 'Soch', meaning a personal lens through which we look at everything.With the intensity of Mohsin Naqvi, the softness of Bashir Badr, the sharp pain of heartbreak from rejectioon in Parveen Shakir's ghazal, and the mature understanding of boundaries in intimacy in Ahmad Faraz's nazm 'bhali si ek shakl thi', Fabeha Syed unpacks how thoughts shape love, loss, and the stories we tell ourselves.Because real life isn’t just about what happens to us, it’s about hum kis soch mein mubtala hain? (what kind of thinking are we caught up in?) tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this week's Urdunama, we speak about 'Soch', meaning a personal lens through which we look at everything.
With the intensity of Mohsin Naqvi, the softness of Bashir Badr, the sharp pain of heartbreak from rejectioon in Parveen Shakir's ghazal, and the mature understanding of boundaries in intimacy in Ahmad Faraz's nazm 'bhali si ek shakl thi', Fabeha Syed unpacks how thoughts shape love, loss, and the stories we tell ourselves.
Because real life isn’t just about what happens to us, it’s about hum kis soch mein mubtala hain? (what kind of thinking are we caught up in?) tune in. 

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]]> 1101 no Dharmendra - Pur Kashish, Shaista Mizaaj Fankar In this week’s Urdunama, we remember Dharmendra not only as Bollywood's "Greek-God" hero but essentially as a man defined by two qualities - Pur-kashish (full of charm) and Shaista-mizaaj (gentle in nature). From humble beginnings in Punjab to a stunning, record 300 plus film-career, he was a man in love with Urdu zabaan. Join us for a brief tribute to a star whose charm and grace remain unforgettable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 29 Nov 2025 11:12:00 -0000 full The Quint In this week’s Urdunama, we remember Dharmendra not only as Bollywood's "Greek-God" hero but essentially as a man defined by two qualities - Pur-kashish (full of charm) and Shaista-mizaaj (gentle in nature). From humble beginnings in Punjab to a stunning, record 300 plus film-career, he was a man in love with Urdu zabaan. Join us for a brief tribute to a star whose charm and grace remain unforgettable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this week’s Urdunama, we remember Dharmendra not only as Bollywood's "Greek-God" hero but essentially as a man defined by two qualities - Pur-kashish (full of charm) and Shaista-mizaaj (gentle in nature). From humble beginnings in Punjab to a stunning, record 300 plus film-career, he was a man in love with Urdu zabaan.

Join us for a brief tribute to a star whose charm and grace remain unforgettable.

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]]> 736 no Tasalli: Where Grief Meets Gentle Healing Tasalli is a feeling of comfort, reassurance, and emotional support. It is what helps the heart feel calm when someone listens without judgment, shares your pain or simply lets you be with your emotions. Urdu poets like Aarzoo Lakhnavi write about tasalli as the space to process grief, letting tears flow and giving the heart time to settle. or, rather the lack of it when the poet is also expecting more than just words to pacify him. Jan Nisar Akhtar shows how tasalli can come from presence and intimacy, like a hand on the heart or words that make someone feel truly seen. Hasrat Mohani writes about its fragile and cyclical nature, how peace can come and go and memories can trigger those familiar unsettling old feelings. And in the episode you will also find yourself in the embrace of Faiz’s reminder that you are your own biggest and most effective healer in his iconic nazm, Mere Humdum Mere Dost. So tune in. It’s time to heal.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:58:00 -0000 full The Quint Tasalli is a feeling of comfort, reassurance, and emotional support. It is what helps the heart feel calm when someone listens without judgment, shares your pain or simply lets you be with your emotions. Urdu poets like Aarzoo Lakhnavi write about tasalli as the space to process grief, letting tears flow and giving the heart time to settle. or, rather the lack of it when the poet is also expecting more than just words to pacify him. Jan Nisar Akhtar shows how tasalli can come from presence and intimacy, like a hand on the heart or words that make someone feel truly seen. Hasrat Mohani writes about its fragile and cyclical nature, how peace can come and go and memories can trigger those familiar unsettling old feelings. And in the episode you will also find yourself in the embrace of Faiz’s reminder that you are your own biggest and most effective healer in his iconic nazm, Mere Humdum Mere Dost. So tune in. It’s time to heal.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tasalli is a feeling of comfort, reassurance, and emotional support. It is what helps the heart feel calm when someone listens without judgment, shares your pain or simply lets you be with your emotions. Urdu poets like Aarzoo Lakhnavi write about tasalli as the space to process grief, letting tears flow and giving the heart time to settle. or, rather the lack of it when the poet is also expecting more than just words to pacify him. Jan Nisar Akhtar shows how tasalli can come from presence and intimacy, like a hand on the heart or words that make someone feel truly seen. Hasrat Mohani writes about its fragile and cyclical nature, how peace can come and go and memories can trigger those familiar unsettling old feelings. And in the episode you will also find yourself in the embrace of Faiz’s reminder that you are your own biggest and most effective healer in his iconic nazm, Mere Humdum Mere Dost. So tune in. It’s time to heal.  

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]]> 1009 no Sannata - The Sound Between Words In poetry, “Sannata” isn’t just silence but the stillness where everything stops. It is the absence of sound, of presence, of movement, yet it carries a strange weight. Poets like Gulzar, Ameer Qazalbash, Abbas Tabish and Manmohan Shukla ‘Talkh’ have turned this silence into a living emotion. For Gulzar, sannata comes sneakily, filled with the fear of losing someone. Ameer Qazalbash writes of a silence that feels like the aftermath of a tragedy. Abbas Tabish’s interpretation of sannata shows emotional distance between two people, And in Talkh’s verse, sannata becomes deeply personal, its the kind that takes away the sense of self.Tune in to explore how sannata speaks louder than words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 02 Nov 2025 13:35:00 -0000 full The Quint In poetry, “Sannata” isn’t just silence but the stillness where everything stops. It is the absence of sound, of presence, of movement, yet it carries a strange weight. Poets like Gulzar, Ameer Qazalbash, Abbas Tabish and Manmohan Shukla ‘Talkh’ have turned this silence into a living emotion. For Gulzar, sannata comes sneakily, filled with the fear of losing someone. Ameer Qazalbash writes of a silence that feels like the aftermath of a tragedy. Abbas Tabish’s interpretation of sannata shows emotional distance between two people, And in Talkh’s verse, sannata becomes deeply personal, its the kind that takes away the sense of self.Tune in to explore how sannata speaks louder than words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In poetry, “Sannata” isn’t just silence but the stillness where everything stops. It is the absence of sound, of presence, of movement, yet it carries a strange weight. Poets like Gulzar, Ameer Qazalbash, Abbas Tabish and Manmohan Shukla ‘Talkh’ have turned this silence into a living emotion. For Gulzar, sannata comes sneakily, filled with the fear of losing someone. Ameer Qazalbash writes of a silence that feels like the aftermath of a tragedy. Abbas Tabish’s interpretation of sannata shows emotional distance between two people, And in Talkh’s verse, sannata becomes deeply personal, its the kind that takes away the sense of self.
Tune in to explore how sannata speaks louder than words.

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]]> 847 no Chain and Bechaini: The Space Between Rest and Restlessness In Urdu, chain means comfort, meaning when the heart finally feels at ease. Bechaini is the opposite. It is the restlessness that keeps you awake, searching for something more, something else.Poets like Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Shaikh Ibrahim Zauq, and Josh Malihabadi wrote from this space between calm and chaos. Maybe that’s what it is. Not choosing between comfort and restlessness, but learning to live with both and to let chain and bechaini speak to each other inside of us. Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads works of these masters among others.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 25 Oct 2025 05:50:00 -0000 full The Quint In Urdu, chain means comfort, meaning when the heart finally feels at ease. Bechaini is the opposite. It is the restlessness that keeps you awake, searching for something more, something else.Poets like Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Shaikh Ibrahim Zauq, and Josh Malihabadi wrote from this space between calm and chaos. Maybe that’s what it is. Not choosing between comfort and restlessness, but learning to live with both and to let chain and bechaini speak to each other inside of us. Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads works of these masters among others.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In Urdu, chain means comfort, meaning when the heart finally feels at ease. Bechaini is the opposite. It is the restlessness that keeps you awake, searching for something more, something else.
Poets like Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Shaikh Ibrahim Zauq, and Josh Malihabadi wrote from this space between calm and chaos. Maybe that’s what it is. Not choosing between comfort and restlessness, but learning to live with both and to let chain and bechaini speak to each other inside of us. Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads works of these masters among others. 

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]]> 807 no In the Glow of ‘Roshni’, Every Poem Finds Clarity Roshni, meaning 'light', in Urdu poetry is never alone. It gains meaning only when contrasted with darkness, whether that’s doubt, loneliness, or the moments that challenge our hearts. Poets show us that hope isn’t about perfection; it’s about courage, resilience, and the quiet moments when even a small glimmer can guide us.From Shakeel Badayuni’s faith tested by doubt, to Bashir Badr’s morning breeze reminding us of small joys, and Waseem Barelvi’s light that moves and spreads wherever it can — roshni is alive and shared. In Urdu poetry, roshni is more than illumination. It is hope, presence, and the courage to shine even through the shadows of lurking tareeki meaning darkness. This Diwali, may we all try to stop looking for light outside, and become roshni ourselves. Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 18 Oct 2025 06:46:00 -0000 full The Quint Roshni, meaning 'light', in Urdu poetry is never alone. It gains meaning only when contrasted with darkness, whether that’s doubt, loneliness, or the moments that challenge our hearts. Poets show us that hope isn’t about perfection; it’s about courage, resilience, and the quiet moments when even a small glimmer can guide us.From Shakeel Badayuni’s faith tested by doubt, to Bashir Badr’s morning breeze reminding us of small joys, and Waseem Barelvi’s light that moves and spreads wherever it can — roshni is alive and shared. In Urdu poetry, roshni is more than illumination. It is hope, presence, and the courage to shine even through the shadows of lurking tareeki meaning darkness. This Diwali, may we all try to stop looking for light outside, and become roshni ourselves. Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Roshni, meaning 'light', in Urdu poetry is never alone. It gains meaning only when contrasted with darkness, whether that’s doubt, loneliness, or the moments that challenge our hearts. Poets show us that hope isn’t about perfection; it’s about courage, resilience, and the quiet moments when even a small glimmer can guide us.
From Shakeel Badayuni’s faith tested by doubt, to Bashir Badr’s morning breeze reminding us of small joys, and Waseem Barelvi’s light that moves and spreads wherever it can — roshni is alive and shared. In Urdu poetry, roshni is more than illumination. It is hope, presence, and the courage to shine even through the shadows of lurking tareeki meaning darkness. This Diwali, may we all try to stop looking for light outside, and become roshni ourselves. Tune in. 

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]]> 877 no Ranj: The Quiet Ache Beneath Every Verse In this episode, we explore Urdu word Ranj, sorrow, grief, and the small heartbreaks that shape our lives. From Sahir to Dagh, Shakeel, and Irfan, each poet has experienced, expressed, and understood Ranj in their own way. Sometimes it becomes empathy, sometimes resilience, and sometimes a quiet irony.We unpack these layers through poetry and reflection, showing how Ranj is not just about pain but also about how we feel, endure, and even find meaning in it. Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 12 Oct 2025 15:41:00 -0000 full The Quint In this episode, we explore Urdu word Ranj, sorrow, grief, and the small heartbreaks that shape our lives. From Sahir to Dagh, Shakeel, and Irfan, each poet has experienced, expressed, and understood Ranj in their own way. Sometimes it becomes empathy, sometimes resilience, and sometimes a quiet irony.We unpack these layers through poetry and reflection, showing how Ranj is not just about pain but also about how we feel, endure, and even find meaning in it. Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, we explore Urdu word Ranj, sorrow, grief, and the small heartbreaks that shape our lives. From Sahir to Dagh, Shakeel, and Irfan, each poet has experienced, expressed, and understood Ranj in their own way. Sometimes it becomes empathy, sometimes resilience, and sometimes a quiet irony.
We unpack these layers through poetry and reflection, showing how Ranj is not just about pain but also about how we feel, endure, and even find meaning in it. Tune in.

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]]> 806 no ‘Haazir’ - More Than Just Being Present In this episode, we explore the word Hazir — a simple word that means “present,” but in Urdu poetry it holds much deeper weight. With verses from Parveen Shakir and Ahmad Faraz, we look at how hazir shifts in its context and scope. the couplets curated in this episode reminds us that being hazir is never just about attendance. It’s about presence with all its complexity — love, loss, surrender, resistance — and it asks us what it really means to show up fully in front of another person, or in front of the truth.  Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 04 Oct 2025 10:33:00 -0000 full The Quint In this episode, we explore the word Hazir — a simple word that means “present,” but in Urdu poetry it holds much deeper weight. With verses from Parveen Shakir and Ahmad Faraz, we look at how hazir shifts in its context and scope. the couplets curated in this episode reminds us that being hazir is never just about attendance. It’s about presence with all its complexity — love, loss, surrender, resistance — and it asks us what it really means to show up fully in front of another person, or in front of the truth.  Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, we explore the word Hazir — a simple word that means “present,” but in Urdu poetry it holds much deeper weight. With verses from Parveen Shakir and Ahmad Faraz, we look at how hazir shifts in its context and scope. the couplets curated in this episode reminds us that being hazir is never just about attendance. It’s about presence with all its complexity — love, loss, surrender, resistance — and it asks us what it really means to show up fully in front of another person, or in front of the truth.  Tune in.

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]]> 659 no Whispers From the Unseen: The World of 'Ghaib' In this episode, we dive into the idea of ghaib — that mysterious, hidden side of life that we can’t fully see or grasp. We move from the mystical inspiration in Ghalib’s poetry, to the revolutionary energy in Chakbast’s ghazal, and the creative intinacy that echoes in Ahmad Salman’s verses, discovering how poets have drawn from the unseen to fuel creativity, emotion, and reflection.But ghaib isn’t just a poetic idea. In real life, it’s a gentle reminder that we don’t have control over everything. We can’t always know what others are thinking, what the right outcome of our choices will be, or why certain things happen. And that’s okay. Understanding this allows us to focus on what we can control, while letting go of what we can’t.Through poetry, reflection, and real-life lessons, this episode shows how embracing the hidden can bring clarity, patience, and a deeper sense of peace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:07:00 -0000 full The Quint In this episode, we dive into the idea of ghaib — that mysterious, hidden side of life that we can’t fully see or grasp. We move from the mystical inspiration in Ghalib’s poetry, to the revolutionary energy in Chakbast’s ghazal, and the creative intinacy that echoes in Ahmad Salman’s verses, discovering how poets have drawn from the unseen to fuel creativity, emotion, and reflection.But ghaib isn’t just a poetic idea. In real life, it’s a gentle reminder that we don’t have control over everything. We can’t always know what others are thinking, what the right outcome of our choices will be, or why certain things happen. And that’s okay. Understanding this allows us to focus on what we can control, while letting go of what we can’t.Through poetry, reflection, and real-life lessons, this episode shows how embracing the hidden can bring clarity, patience, and a deeper sense of peace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, we dive into the idea of ghaib — that mysterious, hidden side of life that we can’t fully see or grasp. We move from the mystical inspiration in Ghalib’s poetry, to the revolutionary energy in Chakbast’s ghazal, and the creative intinacy that echoes in Ahmad Salman’s verses, discovering how poets have drawn from the unseen to fuel creativity, emotion, and reflection.
But ghaib isn’t just a poetic idea. In real life, it’s a gentle reminder that we don’t have control over everything. We can’t always know what others are thinking, what the right outcome of our choices will be, or why certain things happen. And that’s okay. Understanding this allows us to focus on what we can control, while letting go of what we can’t.
Through poetry, reflection, and real-life lessons, this episode shows how embracing the hidden can bring clarity, patience, and a deeper sense of peace.

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]]> 1169 no Every Step of Raqs Is a Verse Untold What does it mean to 'dance' in Urdu poetry? In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores Raqs, the movements, the madness, and the magic behind it. It's the kind that moves your heart, your soul, even the world around you. We look at the ashaar of Majrooh Sultanpuri, Saghar Khayyami, and Abbas Tabish, and see how they turn dance into metaphor: the joy of little steps, the madness that takes over, the wild energy that can’t be contained. From playful, innocent moments to powerful, overwhelming ones, raqs shows us how poetry captures life in motion. Tune in, and feel the rhythm of 'Raqs' through Urdu poetry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 13 Sep 2025 05:28:00 -0000 full The Quint What does it mean to 'dance' in Urdu poetry? In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores Raqs, the movements, the madness, and the magic behind it. It's the kind that moves your heart, your soul, even the world around you. We look at the ashaar of Majrooh Sultanpuri, Saghar Khayyami, and Abbas Tabish, and see how they turn dance into metaphor: the joy of little steps, the madness that takes over, the wild energy that can’t be contained. From playful, innocent moments to powerful, overwhelming ones, raqs shows us how poetry captures life in motion. Tune in, and feel the rhythm of 'Raqs' through Urdu poetry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What does it mean to 'dance' in Urdu poetry?

In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores Raqs, the movements, the madness, and the magic behind it. It's the kind that moves your heart, your soul, even the world around you.

We look at the ashaar of Majrooh Sultanpuri, Saghar Khayyami, and Abbas Tabish, and see how they turn dance into metaphor: the joy of little steps, the madness that takes over, the wild energy that can’t be contained. From playful, innocent moments to powerful, overwhelming ones, raqs shows us how poetry captures life in motion.

Tune in, and feel the rhythm of 'Raqs' through Urdu poetry.

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]]> 948 no The Gift of 'Fursat' in a World That Never Pauses In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores the word Fursat, those rare moments of time when you can pause, breathe, and just be. What does it mean in Urdu poetry? We look at the ashaar of Ghalib, Faiz, and Sahir, tracing how each poet reflects on these small luxuries: the freedom to imagine, the quiet spaces that let life breathe, and the way even fleeting moments can feel enormous. From daydreaming about the beloved to feeling the weight of solitude and the world’s relentless pace, fursat becomes more than just leisure, it’s a window into the soul.  Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 06 Sep 2025 10:17:00 -0000 full The Quint In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores the word Fursat, those rare moments of time when you can pause, breathe, and just be. What does it mean in Urdu poetry? We look at the ashaar of Ghalib, Faiz, and Sahir, tracing how each poet reflects on these small luxuries: the freedom to imagine, the quiet spaces that let life breathe, and the way even fleeting moments can feel enormous. From daydreaming about the beloved to feeling the weight of solitude and the world’s relentless pace, fursat becomes more than just leisure, it’s a window into the soul.  Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores the word Fursat, those rare moments of time when you can pause, breathe, and just be. What does it mean in Urdu poetry? We look at the ashaar of Ghalib, Faiz, and Sahir, tracing how each poet reflects on these small luxuries: the freedom to imagine, the quiet spaces that let life breathe, and the way even fleeting moments can feel enormous. From daydreaming about the beloved to feeling the weight of solitude and the world’s relentless pace, fursat becomes more than just leisure, it’s a window into the soul.  Tune in. 

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]]> 914 no Between Silence and Sight, 'Manzar' Lives This week on Urdunama, we talk about manzar, a word that means a view, a scene, a spectacle. In Urdu poetry, though, it’s more than just scenery; it’s like a theatre of the mind where words create pictures and feelings at the same time. With the verses of Gulzar, Nida Fazli, and Bashir Badr, we look at how one simple manzar can open up entire worlds of silence, dreams, and reflection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 30 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full The Quint This week on Urdunama, we talk about manzar, a word that means a view, a scene, a spectacle. In Urdu poetry, though, it’s more than just scenery; it’s like a theatre of the mind where words create pictures and feelings at the same time. With the verses of Gulzar, Nida Fazli, and Bashir Badr, we look at how one simple manzar can open up entire worlds of silence, dreams, and reflection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week on Urdunama, we talk about manzar, a word that means a view, a scene, a spectacle. In Urdu poetry, though, it’s more than just scenery; it’s like a theatre of the mind where words create pictures and feelings at the same time. With the verses of Gulzar, Nida Fazli, and Bashir Badr, we look at how one simple manzar can open up entire worlds of silence, dreams, and reflection.

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]]> 853 no Whose Urdu Is It Anyway? Exploring Urdu’s Shared Heritage with Rakhshanda Jalil For centuries, Urdu has been part of a shared cultural space, shaped by people from diverse communities and traditions. Yet this fact is often forgotten or pushed aside. That’s why the new anthology Whose Urdu Is It Anyway? feels so important. Edited and translated into English by writer, literary historian, and translator Dr. Rakhshanda Jalil, the book brings together 16 Urdu short stories written by non-Muslim writers. The collection features powerful voices such as Krishan Chander, Rajinder Singh Bedi, Kanhaiya Lal Kapoor, and Gulzar, among others. Together, their stories challenge the stereotype that Urdu belongs to a single identity, reminding us instead that it has always been a language of many, reflecting universal themes of love, loss, displacement, and belonging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 23 Aug 2025 05:04:00 -0000 full The Quint For centuries, Urdu has been part of a shared cultural space, shaped by people from diverse communities and traditions. Yet this fact is often forgotten or pushed aside. That’s why the new anthology Whose Urdu Is It Anyway? feels so important. Edited and translated into English by writer, literary historian, and translator Dr. Rakhshanda Jalil, the book brings together 16 Urdu short stories written by non-Muslim writers. The collection features powerful voices such as Krishan Chander, Rajinder Singh Bedi, Kanhaiya Lal Kapoor, and Gulzar, among others. Together, their stories challenge the stereotype that Urdu belongs to a single identity, reminding us instead that it has always been a language of many, reflecting universal themes of love, loss, displacement, and belonging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For centuries, Urdu has been part of a shared cultural space, shaped by people from diverse communities and traditions. Yet this fact is often forgotten or pushed aside. That’s why the new anthology Whose Urdu Is It Anyway? feels so important.

Edited and translated into English by writer, literary historian, and translator Dr. Rakhshanda Jalil, the book brings together 16 Urdu short stories written by non-Muslim writers. The collection features powerful voices such as Krishan Chander, Rajinder Singh Bedi, Kanhaiya Lal Kapoor, and Gulzar, among others. Together, their stories challenge the stereotype that Urdu belongs to a single identity, reminding us instead that it has always been a language of many, reflecting universal themes of love, loss, displacement, and belonging.


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]]> 1456 no 'Shiddat'—When Feeling Knows No Measure Shiddat means intensity, the force of feeling when emotion refuses to stay small. It is love that burns without pause, grief that floods without mercy, joy that shakes the soul to its core. Shiddat is the storm within us, the fire in every longing, the ache in every absence. It does not whisper; it roars. In Urdu poetry, shiddat is the heartbeat of passion and pain alike, where words become flames, and silence carries weight. In this episode of Urdunama, we step into the world of shiddat through the verses of poets who captured the fiercest shades of the human heart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 16 Aug 2025 08:03:00 -0000 full The Quint Shiddat means intensity, the force of feeling when emotion refuses to stay small. It is love that burns without pause, grief that floods without mercy, joy that shakes the soul to its core. Shiddat is the storm within us, the fire in every longing, the ache in every absence. It does not whisper; it roars. In Urdu poetry, shiddat is the heartbeat of passion and pain alike, where words become flames, and silence carries weight. In this episode of Urdunama, we step into the world of shiddat through the verses of poets who captured the fiercest shades of the human heart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Shiddat means intensity, the force of feeling when emotion refuses to stay small. It is love that burns without pause, grief that floods without mercy, joy that shakes the soul to its core. Shiddat is the storm within us, the fire in every longing, the ache in every absence. It does not whisper; it roars. In Urdu poetry, shiddat is the heartbeat of passion and pain alike, where words become flames, and silence carries weight.

In this episode of Urdunama, we step into the world of shiddat through the verses of poets who captured the fiercest shades of the human heart.

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]]> 715 no Where 'Khaak' Rests, All Roads Meet Khaak means dust, humble, weightless, and ever-returning to the earth. It is where all journeys end and where every beginning quietly stirs. Khaak carries the memory of everything it has touched, walls once standing, feet once wandering, lives once lived. In Urdu poetry, khaak becomes a reminder of impermanence, of the fragility of glory, and of the beauty in humility. It speaks of both finality and renewal, of endings that feed beginnings. In this episode of Urdunama, we walk with khaak through the verses of poets who have found in it life’s deepest truths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 09 Aug 2025 03:59:00 -0000 full The Quint Khaak means dust, humble, weightless, and ever-returning to the earth. It is where all journeys end and where every beginning quietly stirs. Khaak carries the memory of everything it has touched, walls once standing, feet once wandering, lives once lived. In Urdu poetry, khaak becomes a reminder of impermanence, of the fragility of glory, and of the beauty in humility. It speaks of both finality and renewal, of endings that feed beginnings. In this episode of Urdunama, we walk with khaak through the verses of poets who have found in it life’s deepest truths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Khaak means dust, humble, weightless, and ever-returning to the earth. It is where all journeys end and where every beginning quietly stirs. Khaak carries the memory of everything it has touched, walls once standing, feet once wandering, lives once lived. In Urdu poetry, khaak becomes a reminder of impermanence, of the fragility of glory, and of the beauty in humility. It speaks of both finality and renewal, of endings that feed beginnings.

In this episode of Urdunama, we walk with khaak through the verses of poets who have found in it life’s deepest truths.

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]]> 1348 no The Art of Living with Zakhm Zakhm means wound, but in poetry, it is more than just pain. It is memory stitched into skin, heartbreak carried in silence, and love that once cut deep. A zakhm can be raw or hidden, healing or haunting. In Urdu verse, it becomes a canvas, where sorrow turns into metaphor, and suffering into something almost beautiful. Zakhm isn’t just what breaks us; it’s what shapes us. In this episode of Urdunama, we explore the many meanings of zakhm through the verses of poets who transformed pain into poetry. Join us as we reflect on how wounds, seen and unseen, leave marks that often speak louder than words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 02 Aug 2025 04:29:00 -0000 full The Quint Zakhm means wound, but in poetry, it is more than just pain. It is memory stitched into skin, heartbreak carried in silence, and love that once cut deep. A zakhm can be raw or hidden, healing or haunting. In Urdu verse, it becomes a canvas, where sorrow turns into metaphor, and suffering into something almost beautiful. Zakhm isn’t just what breaks us; it’s what shapes us. In this episode of Urdunama, we explore the many meanings of zakhm through the verses of poets who transformed pain into poetry. Join us as we reflect on how wounds, seen and unseen, leave marks that often speak louder than words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Zakhm means wound, but in poetry, it is more than just pain. It is memory stitched into skin, heartbreak carried in silence, and love that once cut deep. A zakhm can be raw or hidden, healing or haunting. In Urdu verse, it becomes a canvas, where sorrow turns into metaphor, and suffering into something almost beautiful. Zakhm isn’t just what breaks us; it’s what shapes us.

In this episode of Urdunama, we explore the many meanings of zakhm through the verses of poets who transformed pain into poetry. Join us as we reflect on how wounds, seen and unseen, leave marks that often speak louder than words.

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]]> 1385 no In a World Too Loud, Hassaas Feels Everything Hassaas means sensitive, a word that lives in the pauses, in the glances that linger a little longer, in the hearts that feel too much, too deeply. To be hassaas is to notice what others miss, to carry invisible weight, to be moved by the slightest shift in the air. It is a gift of awareness, but also a quiet ache—a constant hum beneath the noise of the world. In Urdu poetry, hassaas becomes the soul of expression, where pain, love, and truth are felt in their purest forms. In this episode of Urdunama, we explore the delicate world of hassaas through verses that honour vulnerability, emotional intensity, and the quiet power of those who feel deeply. Join us as we reflect on sensitivity, not as fragility, but as a different kind of strength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 19 Jul 2025 01:30:00 -0000 full The Quint Hassaas means sensitive, a word that lives in the pauses, in the glances that linger a little longer, in the hearts that feel too much, too deeply. To be hassaas is to notice what others miss, to carry invisible weight, to be moved by the slightest shift in the air. It is a gift of awareness, but also a quiet ache—a constant hum beneath the noise of the world. In Urdu poetry, hassaas becomes the soul of expression, where pain, love, and truth are felt in their purest forms. In this episode of Urdunama, we explore the delicate world of hassaas through verses that honour vulnerability, emotional intensity, and the quiet power of those who feel deeply. Join us as we reflect on sensitivity, not as fragility, but as a different kind of strength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hassaas means sensitive, a word that lives in the pauses, in the glances that linger a little longer, in the hearts that feel too much, too deeply. To be hassaas is to notice what others miss, to carry invisible weight, to be moved by the slightest shift in the air. It is a gift of awareness, but also a quiet ache—a constant hum beneath the noise of the world. In Urdu poetry, hassaas becomes the soul of expression, where pain, love, and truth are felt in their purest forms.

In this episode of Urdunama, we explore the delicate world of hassaas through verses that honour vulnerability, emotional intensity, and the quiet power of those who feel deeply. Join us as we reflect on sensitivity, not as fragility, but as a different kind of strength.

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]]> 1095 no When ‘Beyhis’ Took Over, Even Tears Forgot Their Way Beyhis means numb—an absence of feeling that grows not from peace, but from exhaustion. It is the quiet void after too much pain, the stillness that follows when even sorrow becomes heavy to carry. Beyhis is not indifference; it is the body and soul’s final defense, a silence that shields, a pause that protects. In Urdu poetry, it becomes a haunting space—where once there was fire, now only cold remains. In this episode of Urdunama, we explore the layered meaning of beyhis through verses that reflect emotional withdrawal, inner fatigue, and the ache of feeling too much, for too long. Join us as we uncover the poetry in numbness—and the quiet truths it tries to hide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 12 Jul 2025 05:51:00 -0000 full The Quint Beyhis means numb—an absence of feeling that grows not from peace, but from exhaustion. It is the quiet void after too much pain, the stillness that follows when even sorrow becomes heavy to carry. Beyhis is not indifference; it is the body and soul’s final defense, a silence that shields, a pause that protects. In Urdu poetry, it becomes a haunting space—where once there was fire, now only cold remains. In this episode of Urdunama, we explore the layered meaning of beyhis through verses that reflect emotional withdrawal, inner fatigue, and the ache of feeling too much, for too long. Join us as we uncover the poetry in numbness—and the quiet truths it tries to hide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Beyhis means numb—an absence of feeling that grows not from peace, but from exhaustion. It is the quiet void after too much pain, the stillness that follows when even sorrow becomes heavy to carry. Beyhis is not indifference; it is the body and soul’s final defense, a silence that shields, a pause that protects. In Urdu poetry, it becomes a haunting space—where once there was fire, now only cold remains.

In this episode of Urdunama, we explore the layered meaning of beyhis through verses that reflect emotional withdrawal, inner fatigue, and the ache of feeling too much, for too long. Join us as we uncover the poetry in numbness—and the quiet truths it tries to hide.

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]]> 1010 no 'Malaal' Sat Where Words Once Lived Malaal means regret, a soft ache that lives in silence, in the pause between what was and what could’ve been. It is not always loud or visible, but it lingers in missed chances, in unsent letters, in goodbyes that never found their words. Malaal doesn’t ask to be resolved; it asks to be remembered. In Urdu poetry, it becomes the quiet thread that ties together loss, longing, and lessons not yet learned. In this episode of Urdunama, we sit with malaal, not to escape it, but to understand it. Through verses soaked in memory and emotion, we explore how poets have turned regret into reflection and sorrow into something beautifully human. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 28 Jun 2025 04:14:00 -0000 full The Quint Malaal means regret, a soft ache that lives in silence, in the pause between what was and what could’ve been. It is not always loud or visible, but it lingers in missed chances, in unsent letters, in goodbyes that never found their words. Malaal doesn’t ask to be resolved; it asks to be remembered. In Urdu poetry, it becomes the quiet thread that ties together loss, longing, and lessons not yet learned. In this episode of Urdunama, we sit with malaal, not to escape it, but to understand it. Through verses soaked in memory and emotion, we explore how poets have turned regret into reflection and sorrow into something beautifully human. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Malaal means regret, a soft ache that lives in silence, in the pause between what was and what could’ve been. It is not always loud or visible, but it lingers in missed chances, in unsent letters, in goodbyes that never found their words. Malaal doesn’t ask to be resolved; it asks to be remembered. In Urdu poetry, it becomes the quiet thread that ties together loss, longing, and lessons not yet learned.

In this episode of Urdunama, we sit with malaal, not to escape it, but to understand it. Through verses soaked in memory and emotion, we explore how poets have turned regret into reflection and sorrow into something beautifully human.

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]]> 1006 no In the Heart of Doubt, 'Yaqeen' Stood Still Yaqeen means belief, an unshaken trust, a light that holds steady even in the darkest hour. It is the quiet strength behind every decision, the invisible thread that pulls us forward when everything else falters. Yaqeen doesn’t always roar; sometimes, it’s a whisper that refuses to fade. In poetry, it becomes a force, of faith, of love, of conviction, that anchors the soul in a world of doubt. In this episode of Urdunama, we explore the depth of yaqeen through verses that speak of courage, clarity, and quiet confidence. Join us as we trace how poets have held on to belief, not as blind certainty, but as a powerful act of hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 21 Jun 2025 01:30:00 -0000 full The Quint Yaqeen means belief, an unshaken trust, a light that holds steady even in the darkest hour. It is the quiet strength behind every decision, the invisible thread that pulls us forward when everything else falters. Yaqeen doesn’t always roar; sometimes, it’s a whisper that refuses to fade. In poetry, it becomes a force, of faith, of love, of conviction, that anchors the soul in a world of doubt. In this episode of Urdunama, we explore the depth of yaqeen through verses that speak of courage, clarity, and quiet confidence. Join us as we trace how poets have held on to belief, not as blind certainty, but as a powerful act of hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Yaqeen means belief, an unshaken trust, a light that holds steady even in the darkest hour. It is the quiet strength behind every decision, the invisible thread that pulls us forward when everything else falters. Yaqeen doesn’t always roar; sometimes, it’s a whisper that refuses to fade. In poetry, it becomes a force, of faith, of love, of conviction, that anchors the soul in a world of doubt.

In this episode of Urdunama, we explore the depth of yaqeen through verses that speak of courage, clarity, and quiet confidence. Join us as we trace how poets have held on to belief, not as blind certainty, but as a powerful act of hope.

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]]> 1367 no In the Ashes of 'Saaneha', a Poem Remained Saaneha means tragedy, a moment that splits time into before and after. It arrives uninvited, heavy and abrupt, leaving behind silence louder than words. A saaneha isn’t just an event, it’s an emotional landscape, marked by loss, disbelief, and the slow rebuilding that follows. In Urdu poetry, saaneha becomes a language of grief, but also of resilience, how pain is remembered, carried, and sometimes, turned into verse. In this episode of Urdunama, we dwell on saaneha through the eyes of poets who have captured sorrow with grace. Join us as we explore how poetry gives shape to what feels unspeakable, and how even tragedy can hold the faint outline of beauty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 14 Jun 2025 01:30:00 -0000 full The Quint Saaneha means tragedy, a moment that splits time into before and after. It arrives uninvited, heavy and abrupt, leaving behind silence louder than words. A saaneha isn’t just an event, it’s an emotional landscape, marked by loss, disbelief, and the slow rebuilding that follows. In Urdu poetry, saaneha becomes a language of grief, but also of resilience, how pain is remembered, carried, and sometimes, turned into verse. In this episode of Urdunama, we dwell on saaneha through the eyes of poets who have captured sorrow with grace. Join us as we explore how poetry gives shape to what feels unspeakable, and how even tragedy can hold the faint outline of beauty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Saaneha means tragedy, a moment that splits time into before and after. It arrives uninvited, heavy and abrupt, leaving behind silence louder than words. A saaneha isn’t just an event, it’s an emotional landscape, marked by loss, disbelief, and the slow rebuilding that follows. In Urdu poetry, saaneha becomes a language of grief, but also of resilience, how pain is remembered, carried, and sometimes, turned into verse.

In this episode of Urdunama, we dwell on saaneha through the eyes of poets who have captured sorrow with grace. Join us as we explore how poetry gives shape to what feels unspeakable, and how even tragedy can hold the faint outline of beauty.

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]]> 1017 no When ‘Mutma’een’ Took Root, The Storm Passed Mutma’een means content, an inner stillness that cannot be shaken, a quiet trust in the rhythm of things. It is not the absence of longing, but the soft presence of peace amidst it. To be mutma’een is to rest in the heart’s own knowing, to breathe without needing answers, and to carry calm like a companion. In a world built on urgency, mutma’een arrives like dusk—unhurried, whole, and luminous. In this episode of Urdunama, we sit with the word mutma’een, tracing how poets have expressed calm, surrender, and soulful contentment in their verses. Join us as we explore how poetry teaches us to be still, even when the world won’t. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 07 Jun 2025 01:30:00 -0000 full The Quint Mutma’een means content, an inner stillness that cannot be shaken, a quiet trust in the rhythm of things. It is not the absence of longing, but the soft presence of peace amidst it. To be mutma’een is to rest in the heart’s own knowing, to breathe without needing answers, and to carry calm like a companion. In a world built on urgency, mutma’een arrives like dusk—unhurried, whole, and luminous. In this episode of Urdunama, we sit with the word mutma’een, tracing how poets have expressed calm, surrender, and soulful contentment in their verses. Join us as we explore how poetry teaches us to be still, even when the world won’t. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mutma’een means content, an inner stillness that cannot be shaken, a quiet trust in the rhythm of things. It is not the absence of longing, but the soft presence of peace amidst it. To be mutma’een is to rest in the heart’s own knowing, to breathe without needing answers, and to carry calm like a companion. In a world built on urgency, mutma’een arrives like dusk—unhurried, whole, and luminous.

In this episode of Urdunama, we sit with the word mutma’een, tracing how poets have expressed calm, surrender, and soulful contentment in their verses. Join us as we explore how poetry teaches us to be still, even when the world won’t.


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]]> 1283 no 'Chashma' Flowed from the Heart’s Deepest Place Chashma means spring—a quiet source where life begins, hidden beneath the surface until it chooses to rise. It is not loud like a storm, but steady like hope. In Urdu poetry, chashma becomes a symbol of purity, emotional release, and quiet resilience. It is the moment the heart overflows, the tear before it falls, the breath before a beginning. A chashma doesn’t just quench—it reveals. It reminds us that from the deepest stillness, something sacred can flow. In this episode of Urdunama, we trace the gentle path of chashma through verses that speak of renewal, longing, and the beauty of emergence. Join us as we explore how poetry captures the grace of what quietly begins, yet never truly ends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 31 May 2025 02:17:00 -0000 full The Quint Chashma means spring—a quiet source where life begins, hidden beneath the surface until it chooses to rise. It is not loud like a storm, but steady like hope. In Urdu poetry, chashma becomes a symbol of purity, emotional release, and quiet resilience. It is the moment the heart overflows, the tear before it falls, the breath before a beginning. A chashma doesn’t just quench—it reveals. It reminds us that from the deepest stillness, something sacred can flow. In this episode of Urdunama, we trace the gentle path of chashma through verses that speak of renewal, longing, and the beauty of emergence. Join us as we explore how poetry captures the grace of what quietly begins, yet never truly ends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Chashma means spring—a quiet source where life begins, hidden beneath the surface until it chooses to rise. It is not loud like a storm, but steady like hope. In Urdu poetry, chashma becomes a symbol of purity, emotional release, and quiet resilience. It is the moment the heart overflows, the tear before it falls, the breath before a beginning. A chashma doesn’t just quench—it reveals. It reminds us that from the deepest stillness, something sacred can flow.

In this episode of Urdunama, we trace the gentle path of chashma through verses that speak of renewal, longing, and the beauty of emergence. Join us as we explore how poetry captures the grace of what quietly begins, yet never truly ends.

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]]> 1268 no Faiz's 'Hum Dekhenge' Explained: Why This Poem Keeps Landing People In Trouble Nagpur Police have filed sedition charges against Pushpa Sathidar — wife of late Ambedkarite activist and actor Vira Sathidar, and two unnamed individuals for the recital of Faiz Ahmed Faiz’s poem Hum Dekhenge at Vira’s annual memorial on 13 May. But what is it about this poem that repeatedly stirs controversy? What history shaped its creation, and why does it still resonate and rattle - decades later? In this episode of Urdunama, The Quint’s Fabeha Syed unpacks the verses of Hum Dekhenge and explores the enduring power of Faiz’s words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 29 May 2025 12:07:00 -0000 full The Quint Nagpur Police have filed sedition charges against Pushpa Sathidar — wife of late Ambedkarite activist and actor Vira Sathidar, and two unnamed individuals for the recital of Faiz Ahmed Faiz’s poem Hum Dekhenge at Vira’s annual memorial on 13 May. But what is it about this poem that repeatedly stirs controversy? What history shaped its creation, and why does it still resonate and rattle - decades later? In this episode of Urdunama, The Quint’s Fabeha Syed unpacks the verses of Hum Dekhenge and explores the enduring power of Faiz’s words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Nagpur Police have filed sedition charges against Pushpa Sathidar — wife of late Ambedkarite activist and actor Vira Sathidar, and two unnamed individuals for the recital of Faiz Ahmed Faiz’s poem Hum Dekhenge at Vira’s annual memorial on 13 May. But what is it about this poem that repeatedly stirs controversy? What history shaped its creation, and why does it still resonate and rattle - decades later? In this episode of Urdunama, The Quint’s Fabeha Syed unpacks the verses of Hum Dekhenge and explores the enduring power of Faiz’s words.

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]]> 1077 no When ‘Dariya’ Reflected the Sky, I Saw Myself Dariya means river—a vast, flowing force that carries more than just water. It carries time, memory, silence, and song. A dariya can be gentle or wild, still or storming, but it always moves forward—like longing, like grief, like life itself. In Urdu poetry, dariya becomes a metaphor for emotions too deep for words, for generosity without end, and for the quiet strength it takes to keep flowing, no matter the weight it bears. In this episode of Urdunama, we wade through the poetic depths of Dariya, exploring how poets have turned rivers into mirrors of the soul. Join us as we trace its current through verses that speak of love, loss, vastness, and the beauty of surrender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 24 May 2025 03:33:00 -0000 full The Quint Dariya means river—a vast, flowing force that carries more than just water. It carries time, memory, silence, and song. A dariya can be gentle or wild, still or storming, but it always moves forward—like longing, like grief, like life itself. In Urdu poetry, dariya becomes a metaphor for emotions too deep for words, for generosity without end, and for the quiet strength it takes to keep flowing, no matter the weight it bears. In this episode of Urdunama, we wade through the poetic depths of Dariya, exploring how poets have turned rivers into mirrors of the soul. Join us as we trace its current through verses that speak of love, loss, vastness, and the beauty of surrender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Dariya means river—a vast, flowing force that carries more than just water. It carries time, memory, silence, and song. A dariya can be gentle or wild, still or storming, but it always moves forward—like longing, like grief, like life itself. In Urdu poetry, dariya becomes a metaphor for emotions too deep for words, for generosity without end, and for the quiet strength it takes to keep flowing, no matter the weight it bears.

In this episode of Urdunama, we wade through the poetic depths of Dariya, exploring how poets have turned rivers into mirrors of the soul. Join us as we trace its current through verses that speak of love, loss, vastness, and the beauty of surrender.



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]]> 1213 no In the Silence of 'Aab', Everything Moved Aab means water, but in Urdu, it means so much more. It is life in motion, purity that flows, the quiet resilience of a stream shaping stone. Aab is not just liquid, it is legacy. It reflects the sky, carries the weight of time, and remembers every path it has carved. In poetry, aab becomes a symbol of honour, emotion, and endless movement, of tears unshed and rivers unspoken. It quenches not just thirst, but longing. In this episode of Urdunama, we follow the currents of aab through the verses of poets who’ve seen water as witness, healer, and metaphor. Join us as we explore how something so fluid holds the deepest truths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 17 May 2025 04:29:00 -0000 full The Quint Aab means water, but in Urdu, it means so much more. It is life in motion, purity that flows, the quiet resilience of a stream shaping stone. Aab is not just liquid, it is legacy. It reflects the sky, carries the weight of time, and remembers every path it has carved. In poetry, aab becomes a symbol of honour, emotion, and endless movement, of tears unshed and rivers unspoken. It quenches not just thirst, but longing. In this episode of Urdunama, we follow the currents of aab through the verses of poets who’ve seen water as witness, healer, and metaphor. Join us as we explore how something so fluid holds the deepest truths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aab means water, but in Urdu, it means so much more. It is life in motion, purity that flows, the quiet resilience of a stream shaping stone. Aab is not just liquid, it is legacy. It reflects the sky, carries the weight of time, and remembers every path it has carved. In poetry, aab becomes a symbol of honour, emotion, and endless movement, of tears unshed and rivers unspoken. It quenches not just thirst, but longing.

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]]> 966 no In the Quiet of 'Amn', Hearts Found Home Amn means peace—a soft hush after the storm, a breath that finally lands, a silence that doesn’t weigh heavy but heals. It is the stillness between heartbeats, the warmth in a world often too cold. Amn doesn’t demand attention; it settles gently, quietly shifting the shape of things. It is both a personal refuge and a collective longing—a space where conflict ceases and compassion begins. In a world carved by noise and unrest, amn becomes the poetry of presence, of healing, of hope. In this episode of Urdunama, we trace the essence of amn through the verses of poets who’ve written about peace—not just as absence of war, but as presence of understanding, softness, and unity. Join us as we listen closely to the language of calm, and the dreams it dares to hold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 10 May 2025 03:29:00 -0000 full The Quint Amn means peace—a soft hush after the storm, a breath that finally lands, a silence that doesn’t weigh heavy but heals. It is the stillness between heartbeats, the warmth in a world often too cold. Amn doesn’t demand attention; it settles gently, quietly shifting the shape of things. It is both a personal refuge and a collective longing—a space where conflict ceases and compassion begins. In a world carved by noise and unrest, amn becomes the poetry of presence, of healing, of hope. In this episode of Urdunama, we trace the essence of amn through the verses of poets who’ve written about peace—not just as absence of war, but as presence of understanding, softness, and unity. Join us as we listen closely to the language of calm, and the dreams it dares to hold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Amn means peace—a soft hush after the storm, a breath that finally lands, a silence that doesn’t weigh heavy but heals. It is the stillness between heartbeats, the warmth in a world often too cold. Amn doesn’t demand attention; it settles gently, quietly shifting the shape of things. It is both a personal refuge and a collective longing—a space where conflict ceases and compassion begins. In a world carved by noise and unrest, amn becomes the poetry of presence, of healing, of hope.

In this episode of Urdunama, we trace the essence of amn through the verses of poets who’ve written about peace—not just as absence of war, but as presence of understanding, softness, and unity. Join us as we listen closely to the language of calm, and the dreams it dares to hold.

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]]> 688 no When 'Saraab' Looked Like Hope on the Horizon Saraab means mirage—a vision shimmering in the distance, beautiful but unreachable. It is the illusion that pulls us forward, even when the heart knows it may vanish. Saraab is the hope we chase in the heat of longing, the dream dressed as truth, the promise that disappears when held too tightly. Yet within every saraab lies a story—of desire, of pursuit, of learning to let go. It teaches us that not everything we see is meant to be found, and not every journey leads where we thought it would. In this episode of Urdunama, we take you on a journey of revival through the words of poets and their timeless verses, exploring how poetry breathes new life into emotions, memories, and dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 03 May 2025 02:49:00 -0000 full The Quint Saraab means mirage—a vision shimmering in the distance, beautiful but unreachable. It is the illusion that pulls us forward, even when the heart knows it may vanish. Saraab is the hope we chase in the heat of longing, the dream dressed as truth, the promise that disappears when held too tightly. Yet within every saraab lies a story—of desire, of pursuit, of learning to let go. It teaches us that not everything we see is meant to be found, and not every journey leads where we thought it would. In this episode of Urdunama, we take you on a journey of revival through the words of poets and their timeless verses, exploring how poetry breathes new life into emotions, memories, and dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Saraab means mirage—a vision shimmering in the distance, beautiful but unreachable. It is the illusion that pulls us forward, even when the heart knows it may vanish. Saraab is the hope we chase in the heat of longing, the dream dressed as truth, the promise that disappears when held too tightly. Yet within every saraab lies a story—of desire, of pursuit, of learning to let go. It teaches us that not everything we see is meant to be found, and not every journey leads where we thought it would.

In this episode of Urdunama, we take you on a journey of revival through the words of poets and their timeless verses, exploring how poetry breathes new life into emotions, memories, and dreams.

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]]> 1241 no Cradled in 'Khayal', the Mind Begins to Wander Khayal means thought—a fleeting whisper of the mind, soft as mist, yet powerful enough to stir oceans within. It is where memory meets imagination, where reality bends gently into reverie. Khayal doesn’t follow rules; it flows, drifts, pauses, and returns when you least expect it. It is the beginning of poetry, the seed of longing, the silence between words. In khayal, we find not just what we think—but who we are when we dare to feel. In this episode of Urdunama, we take you on a journey of revival through the words of poets and their timeless verses, exploring how poetry breathes new life into emotions, memories, and dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 26 Apr 2025 01:30:00 -0000 full The Quint Khayal means thought—a fleeting whisper of the mind, soft as mist, yet powerful enough to stir oceans within. It is where memory meets imagination, where reality bends gently into reverie. Khayal doesn’t follow rules; it flows, drifts, pauses, and returns when you least expect it. It is the beginning of poetry, the seed of longing, the silence between words. In khayal, we find not just what we think—but who we are when we dare to feel. In this episode of Urdunama, we take you on a journey of revival through the words of poets and their timeless verses, exploring how poetry breathes new life into emotions, memories, and dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Khayal means thought—a fleeting whisper of the mind, soft as mist, yet powerful enough to stir oceans within. It is where memory meets imagination, where reality bends gently into reverie. Khayal doesn’t follow rules; it flows, drifts, pauses, and returns when you least expect it. It is the beginning of poetry, the seed of longing, the silence between words. In khayal, we find not just what we think—but who we are when we dare to feel.

In this episode of Urdunama, we take you on a journey of revival through the words of poets and their timeless verses, exploring how poetry breathes new life into emotions, memories, and dreams.

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]]> 963 no When 'Vahm' Painted Truths in Shadows Vahm means illusion, a flicker of doubt that blurs the line between what is and what we imagine. It is the shadow that dances just outside certainty, the echo of a thought that may never be real—but feels all too true. Vahm doesn’t arrive with answers; it tiptoes in with questions, unsettling and soft. It weaves stories out of silence, painting fears where there may be none. Yet within vahm lies the delicate beauty of perception—the way we see, feel, and sometimes misread the world. In this episode of Urdunama, we take you on a journey of revival through the words of poets and their timeless verses, exploring how poetry breathes new life into emotions, memories, and dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 12 Apr 2025 03:54:00 -0000 full The Quint Vahm means illusion, a flicker of doubt that blurs the line between what is and what we imagine. It is the shadow that dances just outside certainty, the echo of a thought that may never be real—but feels all too true. Vahm doesn’t arrive with answers; it tiptoes in with questions, unsettling and soft. It weaves stories out of silence, painting fears where there may be none. Yet within vahm lies the delicate beauty of perception—the way we see, feel, and sometimes misread the world. In this episode of Urdunama, we take you on a journey of revival through the words of poets and their timeless verses, exploring how poetry breathes new life into emotions, memories, and dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Vahm means illusion, a flicker of doubt that blurs the line between what is and what we imagine. It is the shadow that dances just outside certainty, the echo of a thought that may never be real—but feels all too true. Vahm doesn’t arrive with answers; it tiptoes in with questions, unsettling and soft. It weaves stories out of silence, painting fears where there may be none. Yet within vahm lies the delicate beauty of perception—the way we see, feel, and sometimes misread the world.

In this episode of Urdunama, we take you on a journey of revival through the words of poets and their timeless verses, exploring how poetry breathes new life into emotions, memories, and dreams.

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]]> 1058 no When 'Sabaq' Writes Lessons in New Light Sabaq means lesson. Like ink etched into memory, sabaq symbolizes the turning point between who we were and who we are becoming. It is the quiet reckoning after chaos, the clarity that follows confusion, and the inner voice that whispers truth when the noise fades. Sabaq doesn't shout—it stays, lingers, and shapes us. Wherever sabaq settles, perspective blooms, and from reflection, new directions emerge. In this episode of Urdunama, we take you on a journey of revival through the words of poets and their timeless verses, exploring how poetry breathes new life into emotions, memories, and dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 05 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0000 full The Quint Sabaq means lesson. Like ink etched into memory, sabaq symbolizes the turning point between who we were and who we are becoming. It is the quiet reckoning after chaos, the clarity that follows confusion, and the inner voice that whispers truth when the noise fades. Sabaq doesn't shout—it stays, lingers, and shapes us. Wherever sabaq settles, perspective blooms, and from reflection, new directions emerge. In this episode of Urdunama, we take you on a journey of revival through the words of poets and their timeless verses, exploring how poetry breathes new life into emotions, memories, and dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sabaq means lesson. Like ink etched into memory, sabaq symbolizes the turning point between who we were and who we are becoming. It is the quiet reckoning after chaos, the clarity that follows confusion, and the inner voice that whispers truth when the noise fades. Sabaq doesn't shout—it stays, lingers, and shapes us. Wherever sabaq settles, perspective blooms, and from reflection, new directions emerge.

In this episode of Urdunama, we take you on a journey of revival through the words of poets and their timeless verses, exploring how poetry breathes new life into emotions, memories, and dreams.

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]]> 974 no When 'Sabza' Breathes Out New Beginnings Sabza refers to greenery, but metaphorically, it signifies renewal, hope, and fresh beginnings. Like the first sprout breaking through barren soil, sabza symbolizes the quiet resilience of life and the promise of change. It is the breath of new dawns, the gentle unfolding of possibilities, and the unyielding spirit of growth. Wherever sabza breathes, new stories take root, nurtured by the past yet destined for the future. In this episode of Urdunama, we take you on a journey of revival through the words of poets and their timeless verses, exploring how poetry breathes new life into emotions, memories, and dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 29 Mar 2025 02:28:00 -0000 full The Quint Sabza refers to greenery, but metaphorically, it signifies renewal, hope, and fresh beginnings. Like the first sprout breaking through barren soil, sabza symbolizes the quiet resilience of life and the promise of change. It is the breath of new dawns, the gentle unfolding of possibilities, and the unyielding spirit of growth. Wherever sabza breathes, new stories take root, nurtured by the past yet destined for the future. In this episode of Urdunama, we take you on a journey of revival through the words of poets and their timeless verses, exploring how poetry breathes new life into emotions, memories, and dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sabza refers to greenery, but metaphorically, it signifies renewal, hope, and fresh beginnings.

Like the first sprout breaking through barren soil, sabza symbolizes the quiet resilience of life and the promise of change. It is the breath of new dawns, the gentle unfolding of possibilities, and the unyielding spirit of growth. Wherever sabza breathes, new stories take root, nurtured by the past yet destined for the future.

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]]> 1244 no When 'Gul' Blooms, Dreams Take Flight Gul, meaning "flower" in Urdu, is a symbol of beauty, love, and life. Like a flower that blooms for a short time, happy and sad moments also come and go. It reminds us of hope, strength, and the quiet power of gentle things. It teaches us to enjoy the present before it fades. Even when a gul withers, its fragrance stays in the air, just like memories. No matter how harsh the winds, a gul still finds a way to bloom again. In this episode of Urdunama, we talk about gul, its meaning in poetry, and how it represents love, loss, and hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 22 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0000 full The Quint Gul, meaning "flower" in Urdu, is a symbol of beauty, love, and life. Like a flower that blooms for a short time, happy and sad moments also come and go. It reminds us of hope, strength, and the quiet power of gentle things. It teaches us to enjoy the present before it fades. Even when a gul withers, its fragrance stays in the air, just like memories. No matter how harsh the winds, a gul still finds a way to bloom again. In this episode of Urdunama, we talk about gul, its meaning in poetry, and how it represents love, loss, and hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Gul, meaning "flower" in Urdu, is a symbol of beauty, love, and life. Like a flower that blooms for a short time, happy and sad moments also come and go. It reminds us of hope, strength, and the quiet power of gentle things. It teaches us to enjoy the present before it fades. Even when a gul withers, its fragrance stays in the air, just like memories. No matter how harsh the winds, a gul still finds a way to bloom again.

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]]> 1234 no Waking Up To The Glow Of 'Naseem' Naseem meaning a gentle breeze, fresh air that feels like a quiet promise, soft and full of hope. In this episode of Urdunama, we talk about how poets have captured this gentle wind as a sign of new beginnings, whispered dreams, and moments that breathe life back into us. Join us as we explore the beauty of Naseem through Urdu poetry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 15 Mar 2025 01:30:00 -0000 full The Quint Naseem meaning a gentle breeze, fresh air that feels like a quiet promise, soft and full of hope. In this episode of Urdunama, we talk about how poets have captured this gentle wind as a sign of new beginnings, whispered dreams, and moments that breathe life back into us. Join us as we explore the beauty of Naseem through Urdu poetry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Naseem meaning a gentle breeze, fresh air that feels like a quiet promise, soft and full of hope. In this episode of Urdunama, we talk about how poets have captured this gentle wind as a sign of new beginnings, whispered dreams, and moments that breathe life back into us.

Join us as we explore the beauty of Naseem through Urdu poetry.

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]]> 1075 no 'Bahaar' Whispers Of A New Beginning Bahaar is an Urdu and Persian word that means spring, symbolizing renewal, beauty, and blossoming. It arrives like a quiet promise, painting the world in fresh hues of renewal. The cold retreats, and in its place, warmth seeps into the earth, into our bones, into our hearts. It is relief, a deep breath after the long, harsh silence of winter—a season of beginnings, of stories waiting to unfold. This month, in Urdunama, we will be talking about spring, quoting various Urdu poets and their poetry, as we celebrate the spirit of renewal and beauty in their words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 08 Mar 2025 05:44:00 -0000 full The Quint Bahaar is an Urdu and Persian word that means spring, symbolizing renewal, beauty, and blossoming. It arrives like a quiet promise, painting the world in fresh hues of renewal. The cold retreats, and in its place, warmth seeps into the earth, into our bones, into our hearts. It is relief, a deep breath after the long, harsh silence of winter—a season of beginnings, of stories waiting to unfold. This month, in Urdunama, we will be talking about spring, quoting various Urdu poets and their poetry, as we celebrate the spirit of renewal and beauty in their words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Bahaar is an Urdu and Persian word that means spring, symbolizing renewal, beauty, and blossoming. It arrives like a quiet promise, painting the world in fresh hues of renewal. The cold retreats, and in its place, warmth seeps into the earth, into our bones, into our hearts. It is relief, a deep breath after the long, harsh silence of winter—a season of beginnings, of stories waiting to unfold.

This month, in Urdunama, we will be talking about spring, quoting various Urdu poets and their poetry, as we celebrate the spirit of renewal and beauty in their words.

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]]> 1057 no Lost In 'Guftgu', Time Stood Still 'Guftgu' is an Urdu word that means conversation, talk, or dialogue. In this episode of Urdunama, we talk about how it often has a soft, poetic feeling, especially in romantic or deep moments, and suggests a meaningful exchange of words or emotions. Come join us to celebrate this beautiful idea with Urdu poetry and stories, exploring its deep meaning in literature and life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 01 Mar 2025 01:30:00 -0000 full The Quint 'Guftgu' is an Urdu word that means conversation, talk, or dialogue. In this episode of Urdunama, we talk about how it often has a soft, poetic feeling, especially in romantic or deep moments, and suggests a meaningful exchange of words or emotions. Come join us to celebrate this beautiful idea with Urdu poetry and stories, exploring its deep meaning in literature and life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 'Guftgu' is an Urdu word that means conversation, talk, or dialogue. In this episode of Urdunama, we talk about how it often has a soft, poetic feeling, especially in romantic or deep moments, and suggests a meaningful exchange of words or emotions.

Come join us to celebrate this beautiful idea with Urdu poetry and stories, exploring its deep meaning in literature and life.

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]]> 837 no Urdunama Archives: From Ghalib to Badayuni, Here Are Some Gems on the Beauty of 'Izhaar' All the artform is the expression of the artist behind it. And it's the way of izhaare-e-khayal or the expression of thought that paves the way to that art's success. The art that we focus on in this series is poetry. From Mirza Ghalib to Shakeel Badayuni, here is how to express when in love or distress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:17:00 -0000 full The Quint All the artform is the expression of the artist behind it. And it's the way of izhaare-e-khayal or the expression of thought that paves the way to that art's success. The art that we focus on in this series is poetry. From Mirza Ghalib to Shakeel Badayuni, here is how to express when in love or distress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices All the artform is the expression of the artist behind it. And it's the way of izhaare-e-khayal or the expression of thought that paves the way to that art's success. The art that we focus on in this series is poetry. From Mirza Ghalib to Shakeel Badayuni, here is how to express when in love or distress.

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]]> 1219 no Mohabbat Part 2 : Their 'Sadgi' melts your heart 'Sadgi' means simplicity, modesty, and grace without extravagance. In this episode of Urdunama, we talk about how a simple way of life reflects elegance and purity in thoughts, actions, and appearance. From minimalism to the quiet strength of a humble heart, we explore how simplicity holds power in a world chasing excess. Join us as we celebrate this beautiful idea through Urdu poetry and stories, discovering its deep meaning in literature and life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 15 Feb 2025 01:00:00 -0000 full The Quint 'Sadgi' means simplicity, modesty, and grace without extravagance. In this episode of Urdunama, we talk about how a simple way of life reflects elegance and purity in thoughts, actions, and appearance. From minimalism to the quiet strength of a humble heart, we explore how simplicity holds power in a world chasing excess. Join us as we celebrate this beautiful idea through Urdu poetry and stories, discovering its deep meaning in literature and life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 'Sadgi' means simplicity, modesty, and grace without extravagance. In this episode of Urdunama, we talk about how a simple way of life reflects elegance and purity in thoughts, actions, and appearance. From minimalism to the quiet strength of a humble heart, we explore how simplicity holds power in a world chasing excess.

Join us as we celebrate this beautiful idea through Urdu poetry and stories, discovering its deep meaning in literature and life.

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]]> 884 no Mohabbat Part 1: When Their 'Zulf' Makes You Fall in Love Throughout February, Urdunama will explore themes of love and romance in Urdu poetry. Each episode will focus on a different word that captures the essence of love, delving into its poetic significance and the emotions it conveys. Join us as we celebrate the language of love through the rich tapestry of Urdu literature. 'Zulf'—the Urdu word for 'tresses' or 'locks of hair'—and its significance in expressing love and beauty in Urdu poetry. Join us as we unravel the poetic charm of 'zulf' through timeless couplets and stories, celebrating the romantic essence of Urdu literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 01 Feb 2025 08:58:00 -0000 full The Quint Throughout February, Urdunama will explore themes of love and romance in Urdu poetry. Each episode will focus on a different word that captures the essence of love, delving into its poetic significance and the emotions it conveys. Join us as we celebrate the language of love through the rich tapestry of Urdu literature. 'Zulf'—the Urdu word for 'tresses' or 'locks of hair'—and its significance in expressing love and beauty in Urdu poetry. Join us as we unravel the poetic charm of 'zulf' through timeless couplets and stories, celebrating the romantic essence of Urdu literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Throughout February, Urdunama will explore themes of love and romance in Urdu poetry. Each episode will focus on a different word that captures the essence of love, delving into its poetic significance and the emotions it conveys. Join us as we celebrate the language of love through the rich tapestry of Urdu literature.

'Zulf'—the Urdu word for 'tresses' or 'locks of hair'—and its significance in expressing love and beauty in Urdu poetry. Join us as we unravel the poetic charm of 'zulf' through timeless couplets and stories, celebrating the romantic essence of Urdu literature.

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]]> 885 no Musalsal: Zindagi Ke Jari Lamhe 'Musalsal'—continuity, persistence, and unbroken flow. In this episode of 'Urdunama,' we dive into the essence of what it means to keep going, to move forward despite challenges, and to embrace the endless cycle of life. Through poetry, stories, and reflections, we'll explore how the concept of musalsal shapes our understanding of resilience, time, and change. Tune in for a poetic journey that celebrates the beauty of what stays in motion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 26 Jan 2025 08:59:00 -0000 full The Quint 'Musalsal'—continuity, persistence, and unbroken flow. In this episode of 'Urdunama,' we dive into the essence of what it means to keep going, to move forward despite challenges, and to embrace the endless cycle of life. Through poetry, stories, and reflections, we'll explore how the concept of musalsal shapes our understanding of resilience, time, and change. Tune in for a poetic journey that celebrates the beauty of what stays in motion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 'Musalsal'—continuity, persistence, and unbroken flow. In this episode of 'Urdunama,' we dive into the essence of what it means to keep going, to move forward despite challenges, and to embrace the endless cycle of life. Through poetry, stories, and reflections, we'll explore how the concept of musalsal shapes our understanding of resilience, time, and change. Tune in for a poetic journey that celebrates the beauty of what stays in motion.






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]]> 1064 no Some Decisions are More 'Mustaqil' Than Others Everything in life changes—friends, feelings, relationships, even time itself. But have you ever wondered what truly stays the same? In this episode, Fabeha Syed talks about the Urdu word 'mustaqil'. It’s not just about being permanent; it’s about resolve, determination, and the things that anchor us. Through poetry and stories, we’ll explore how some emotions and memories stay mustaqil, no matter how much time moves on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:58:28 -0000 full The Quint Everything in life changes—friends, feelings, relationships, even time itself. But have you ever wondered what truly stays the same? In this episode, Fabeha Syed talks about the Urdu word 'mustaqil'. It’s not just about being permanent; it’s about resolve, determination, and the things that anchor us. Through poetry and stories, we’ll explore how some emotions and memories stay mustaqil, no matter how much time moves on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Everything in life changes—friends, feelings, relationships, even time itself. But have you ever wondered what truly stays the same? In this episode, Fabeha Syed talks about the Urdu word 'mustaqil'. It’s not just about being permanent; it’s about resolve, determination, and the things that anchor us. Through poetry and stories, we’ll explore how some emotions and memories stay mustaqil, no matter how much time moves on.

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]]> 835 no 'Mustaqbil' is a Reflection of Your Choices Today What does the future hold? The Urdu word 'mustaqbil' invites us to dream, plan, and ponder the paths ahead. In this episode of 'Urdunama', we explore poetry and stories that envision the future, delve into the philosophical reflections on time, and celebrate the human spirit that dares to dream. From Ghalib’s timeless verses to contemporary musings, join us as we navigate the bridge between today and tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 12 Jan 2025 11:07:41 -0000 full The Quint What does the future hold? The Urdu word 'mustaqbil' invites us to dream, plan, and ponder the paths ahead. In this episode of 'Urdunama', we explore poetry and stories that envision the future, delve into the philosophical reflections on time, and celebrate the human spirit that dares to dream. From Ghalib’s timeless verses to contemporary musings, join us as we navigate the bridge between today and tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What does the future hold? The Urdu word 'mustaqbil' invites us to dream, plan, and ponder the paths ahead. In this episode of 'Urdunama', we explore poetry and stories that envision the future, delve into the philosophical reflections on time, and celebrate the human spirit that dares to dream. From Ghalib’s timeless verses to contemporary musings, join us as we navigate the bridge between today and tomorrow.

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]]> 875 no How Our 'Guzishta' Shapes Decisions in Our Future What does it mean to reflect on the guzishta—the past? In this episode of Urdunama, hosted by Fabeha Syed, we delve into the Urdu word guzishta, which carries with it memories, lessons, and a touch of nostalgia. Through evocative poetry and timeless stories, we explore how the past shapes our present and how poets and philosophers have grappled with its enduring presence. Join us for a poetic journey into what it means to look back and find meaning in all that’s passed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:25:00 -0000 full The Quint What does it mean to reflect on the guzishta—the past? In this episode of Urdunama, hosted by Fabeha Syed, we delve into the Urdu word guzishta, which carries with it memories, lessons, and a touch of nostalgia. Through evocative poetry and timeless stories, we explore how the past shapes our present and how poets and philosophers have grappled with its enduring presence. Join us for a poetic journey into what it means to look back and find meaning in all that’s passed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What does it mean to reflect on the guzishta—the past? In this episode of Urdunama, hosted by Fabeha Syed, we delve into the Urdu word guzishta, which carries with it memories, lessons, and a touch of nostalgia. Through evocative poetry and timeless stories, we explore how the past shapes our present and how poets and philosophers have grappled with its enduring presence. Join us for a poetic journey into what it means to look back and find meaning in all that’s passed.

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]]> 939 no Sahaafat: The 4th Pillar of Democracy In the realm of sahaafat (journalism), the truth is both the foundation and the fight. This episode of Urdunama, hosted by Fabeha Syed, dives into the Urdu word sahaafat, exploring its poetic essence and the challenges faced by modern journalists. Help sustain the voice of truth by becoming a member of The Quint, where every story is a testament to courage and authenticity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 28 Dec 2024 09:12:00 -0000 full The Quint In the realm of sahaafat (journalism), the truth is both the foundation and the fight. This episode of Urdunama, hosted by Fabeha Syed, dives into the Urdu word sahaafat, exploring its poetic essence and the challenges faced by modern journalists. Help sustain the voice of truth by becoming a member of The Quint, where every story is a testament to courage and authenticity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the realm of sahaafat (journalism), the truth is both the foundation and the fight. This episode of Urdunama, hosted by Fabeha Syed, dives into the Urdu word sahaafat, exploring its poetic essence and the challenges faced by modern journalists. Help sustain the voice of truth by becoming a member of The Quint, where every story is a testament to courage and authenticity.

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]]> 961 no 'Ghar' is Where the Heart Is What makes a house a home? Is it the walls that shelter us, or the emotions that bind us? In this episode of Urdunama Fabeha Syed unpacks the soul of 'ghar', a word that means so much more than just a home. Through timeless Urdu poetry and heartfelt stories, we explore how poets have captured the longing for ghar, the warmth it offers, and the solace it brings. From the nostalgia of childhood homes to the yearning for a place to call one’s own, discover why 'ghar' is a feeling that transcends time and space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 21 Dec 2024 01:30:00 -0000 full The Quint What makes a house a home? Is it the walls that shelter us, or the emotions that bind us? In this episode of Urdunama Fabeha Syed unpacks the soul of 'ghar', a word that means so much more than just a home. Through timeless Urdu poetry and heartfelt stories, we explore how poets have captured the longing for ghar, the warmth it offers, and the solace it brings. From the nostalgia of childhood homes to the yearning for a place to call one’s own, discover why 'ghar' is a feeling that transcends time and space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What makes a house a home? Is it the walls that shelter us, or the emotions that bind us? In this episode of Urdunama Fabeha Syed unpacks the soul of 'ghar', a word that means so much more than just a home. Through timeless Urdu poetry and heartfelt stories, we explore how poets have captured the longing for ghar, the warmth it offers, and the solace it brings. From the nostalgia of childhood homes to the yearning for a place to call one’s own, discover why 'ghar' is a feeling that transcends time and space.

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]]> 1394 no You Need to Navigate ‘Gham’ to Find Healing 'Gham' a word that carries the weight of sorrow yet inspires some of the most profound poetry. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores how this emotion has shaped Urdu poetry and literature. From heartbreak to resilience, discover why poets find solace and strength in expressing gham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 14 Dec 2024 08:12:00 -0000 full The Quint 'Gham' a word that carries the weight of sorrow yet inspires some of the most profound poetry. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores how this emotion has shaped Urdu poetry and literature. From heartbreak to resilience, discover why poets find solace and strength in expressing gham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 'Gham' a word that carries the weight of sorrow yet inspires some of the most profound poetry. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores how this emotion has shaped Urdu poetry and literature. From heartbreak to resilience, discover why poets find solace and strength in expressing gham.

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]]> 1229 no Brain Rot: How to Survive This 'Zavaal' The Oxford Word of the Year, 'Brain Rot,' captures a world consumed by endless scrolling, digital fatigue, and mental burnout. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed connects the Urdu word 'Zavaal'—meaning decline or downfall—to this modern malaise. Through the poetic imagery of setting suns and philosophical insights on life’s inevitable cycles, 'Zavaal' helps us make sense of the cultural and personal effects of our collective 'Brain Rot.' With timeless poetry and contemporary parallels, we delve into how every decline carries the promise of renewal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 07 Dec 2024 07:09:00 -0000 full The Quint The Oxford Word of the Year, 'Brain Rot,' captures a world consumed by endless scrolling, digital fatigue, and mental burnout. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed connects the Urdu word 'Zavaal'—meaning decline or downfall—to this modern malaise. Through the poetic imagery of setting suns and philosophical insights on life’s inevitable cycles, 'Zavaal' helps us make sense of the cultural and personal effects of our collective 'Brain Rot.' With timeless poetry and contemporary parallels, we delve into how every decline carries the promise of renewal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Oxford Word of the Year, 'Brain Rot,' captures a world consumed by endless scrolling, digital fatigue, and mental burnout. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed connects the Urdu word 'Zavaal'—meaning decline or downfall—to this modern malaise. Through the poetic imagery of setting suns and philosophical insights on life’s inevitable cycles, 'Zavaal' helps us make sense of the cultural and personal effects of our collective 'Brain Rot.' With timeless poetry and contemporary parallels, we delve into how every decline carries the promise of renewal.

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]]> 1204 no The World is Full of Paper, Write a 'Khat' to Me In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed dives into the world of khat—letters that carry the weight of love, longing, and tradition. Through the timeless poetry of legends like Ghalib and Gulzar, these written words go beyond mere communication, becoming windows into emotions and stories that linger in our hearts forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 30 Nov 2024 02:32:48 -0000 full The Quint In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed dives into the world of khat—letters that carry the weight of love, longing, and tradition. Through the timeless poetry of legends like Ghalib and Gulzar, these written words go beyond mere communication, becoming windows into emotions and stories that linger in our hearts forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed dives into the world of khat—letters that carry the weight of love, longing, and tradition. Through the timeless poetry of legends like Ghalib and Gulzar, these written words go beyond mere communication, becoming windows into emotions and stories that linger in our hearts forever.

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]]> 907 no Eternal 'Dhoop' of the Spotless Mind 'Dhoop' is more than just sunlight—it's a metaphor for hope, resilience, and warmth. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores how 'dhoop' finds its way into poetry, philosophy, and everyday life. Discover the beauty of dhoop as both a literal and symbolic force that illuminates our hearts and stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 23 Nov 2024 03:29:00 -0000 full The Quint 'Dhoop' is more than just sunlight—it's a metaphor for hope, resilience, and warmth. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores how 'dhoop' finds its way into poetry, philosophy, and everyday life. Discover the beauty of dhoop as both a literal and symbolic force that illuminates our hearts and stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 'Dhoop' is more than just sunlight—it's a metaphor for hope, resilience, and warmth. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores how 'dhoop' finds its way into poetry, philosophy, and everyday life. Discover the beauty of dhoop as both a literal and symbolic force that illuminates our hearts and stories.

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]]> 955 no Life is the 'Aks' of Our Choices and Actions What does it mean to see yourself in a mirror, and how often do we see beyond the surface? In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed unravels the poetic and philosophical layers of the word 'aks', exploring its presence in literature, art, and the human soul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 16 Nov 2024 05:30:00 -0000 full The Quint What does it mean to see yourself in a mirror, and how often do we see beyond the surface? In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed unravels the poetic and philosophical layers of the word 'aks', exploring its presence in literature, art, and the human soul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What does it mean to see yourself in a mirror, and how often do we see beyond the surface? In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed unravels the poetic and philosophical layers of the word 'aks', exploring its presence in literature, art, and the human soul.

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]]> 977 no Celebrating Allama Iqbal on 'World Urdu Day' Sir Mohammad Iqbal, widely recognized as Allama Iqbal, was a renowned poet and philosopher. 'World Urdu Day' is celebrated on his birth anniversary to honor Urdu heritage, culture, and its impact on South Asian art, history, and literature. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores Iqbal’s poetry on ‘khudi’, the journey of self-realization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 09 Nov 2024 02:18:00 -0000 full The Quint Sir Mohammad Iqbal, widely recognized as Allama Iqbal, was a renowned poet and philosopher. 'World Urdu Day' is celebrated on his birth anniversary to honor Urdu heritage, culture, and its impact on South Asian art, history, and literature. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores Iqbal’s poetry on ‘khudi’, the journey of self-realization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sir Mohammad Iqbal, widely recognized as Allama Iqbal, was a renowned poet and philosopher. 'World Urdu Day' is celebrated on his birth anniversary to honor Urdu heritage, culture, and its impact on South Asian art, history, and literature.

In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores Iqbal’s poetry on ‘khudi’, the journey of self-realization.

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]]> 865 no May this Diwali Bring 'Ujala' to Your Life This Diwali, let's explore the beautiful Urdu word 'Ujala'—a word that brings to life the brilliance and warmth of light. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed dives into the word, drawing connections to other poetic expressions of illumination like 'Noor', 'Zia', 'Tabaan', and 'Tajalli'. From festivals to personal revelations, each word sheds light on how brightness symbolizes hope, purity, and joy in our lives. Join us as we celebrate light in all its forms, and discover how Urdu captures its radiant spirit, especially during the festive season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 02 Nov 2024 01:30:00 -0000 full The Quint This Diwali, let's explore the beautiful Urdu word 'Ujala'—a word that brings to life the brilliance and warmth of light. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed dives into the word, drawing connections to other poetic expressions of illumination like 'Noor', 'Zia', 'Tabaan', and 'Tajalli'. From festivals to personal revelations, each word sheds light on how brightness symbolizes hope, purity, and joy in our lives. Join us as we celebrate light in all its forms, and discover how Urdu captures its radiant spirit, especially during the festive season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This Diwali, let's explore the beautiful Urdu word 'Ujala'—a word that brings to life the brilliance and warmth of light. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed dives into the word, drawing connections to other poetic expressions of illumination like 'Noor', 'Zia', 'Tabaan', and 'Tajalli'. From festivals to personal revelations, each word sheds light on how brightness symbolizes hope, purity, and joy in our lives. Join us as we celebrate light in all its forms, and discover how Urdu captures its radiant spirit, especially during the festive season.

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]]> 1025 no Every Drop of 'Ashk' Tells a Story 'Ashk' is an Urdu word that means 'tears'. Tiny droplets of water that hold the weight of unspoken feelings within them. It is the rain of heart which reflects hidden pain and profound happiness.  In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the depth of the language of tears, which fall silently yet speaks volumes. While covering the bridge gap of emotions and expressions with urdu poetry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:33:00 -0000 full The Quint 'Ashk' is an Urdu word that means 'tears'. Tiny droplets of water that hold the weight of unspoken feelings within them. It is the rain of heart which reflects hidden pain and profound happiness.  In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the depth of the language of tears, which fall silently yet speaks volumes. While covering the bridge gap of emotions and expressions with urdu poetry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 'Ashk' is an Urdu word that means 'tears'. Tiny droplets of water that hold the weight of unspoken feelings within them. It is the rain of heart which reflects hidden pain and profound happiness. 

In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the depth of the language of tears, which fall silently yet speaks volumes. While covering the bridge gap of emotions and expressions with urdu poetry.

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]]> 748 no Nida Fazli: Timeless Verses that Resonate Across Generations Nida Fazli was an eminent Indian poet and lyricist, popularly admired for his simple yet profound writing style that captures the hearts of all ages. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into Fazli's view of life, while exploring his timeless traditional and modern poetry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 12 Oct 2024 01:30:00 -0000 full The Quint Nida Fazli was an eminent Indian poet and lyricist, popularly admired for his simple yet profound writing style that captures the hearts of all ages. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into Fazli's view of life, while exploring his timeless traditional and modern poetry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Nida Fazli was an eminent Indian poet and lyricist, popularly admired for his simple yet profound writing style that captures the hearts of all ages. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into Fazli's view of life, while exploring his timeless traditional and modern poetry.

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]]> 1248 no Wafa: The Essence of Loyalty and Devotion 'Wafa' or 'vafaa' is an Urdu word which translates to faithfulness, loyalty and fidelity. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the depth of wafa, covering all aspects of it's meaning. As Fabeha navigates life in a new city, she brings a fresh episode from the oven about being committed to something or someone. Listen till the end! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 06 Oct 2024 03:10:00 -0000 full The Quint 'Wafa' or 'vafaa' is an Urdu word which translates to faithfulness, loyalty and fidelity. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the depth of wafa, covering all aspects of it's meaning. As Fabeha navigates life in a new city, she brings a fresh episode from the oven about being committed to something or someone. Listen till the end! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 'Wafa' or 'vafaa' is an Urdu word which translates to faithfulness, loyalty and fidelity. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the depth of wafa, covering all aspects of it's meaning.

As Fabeha navigates life in a new city, she brings a fresh episode from the oven about being committed to something or someone. Listen till the end!

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]]> 964 Urdunama Archives: Dastan-e-Gandhi: Celebrating the Father of the Nation Paying tribute to the spirit of the freedom, we present to you 'Dastan-e- Gandhi', the journey of an ordinary man who inspired millions to change, reform, and stand for justice.  Darkhast-e-Maafi for not delivering a new episode this week as Fabeha and Musa are battling the flu. But we bid you to enjoy this historical tale, drawn directly from the Urdunama archives. Listen to 'Dastan-e-Gandhi', written and produced by Danish Iqbal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:30:00 -0000 full The Quint Paying tribute to the spirit of the freedom, we present to you 'Dastan-e- Gandhi', the journey of an ordinary man who inspired millions to change, reform, and stand for justice.  Darkhast-e-Maafi for not delivering a new episode this week as Fabeha and Musa are battling the flu. But we bid you to enjoy this historical tale, drawn directly from the Urdunama archives. Listen to 'Dastan-e-Gandhi', written and produced by Danish Iqbal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Paying tribute to the spirit of the freedom, we present to you 'Dastan-e- Gandhi', the journey of an ordinary man who inspired millions to change, reform, and stand for justice. 

Darkhast-e-Maafi for not delivering a new episode this week as Fabeha and Musa are battling the flu. But we bid you to enjoy this historical tale, drawn directly from the Urdunama archives. Listen to 'Dastan-e-Gandhi', written and produced by Danish Iqbal.

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]]> 665 no Urdunama Archives: Kaifi Azmi's Verses on Love, Revolution and Life Kaifi Azmi was a renowned poet in the Urdu literary world. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into Kaifi's poetic masterpieces and examines his profound contributions to society through his reflections on love, revolution, and life. Dil se maazrat for not delivering a fresh episode this week, but we invite you to enjoy the ethereal poetry of Kaifi, drawn straight from the Urdunama archives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 21 Sep 2024 07:16:53 -0000 full The Quint Kaifi Azmi was a renowned poet in the Urdu literary world. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into Kaifi's poetic masterpieces and examines his profound contributions to society through his reflections on love, revolution, and life. Dil se maazrat for not delivering a fresh episode this week, but we invite you to enjoy the ethereal poetry of Kaifi, drawn straight from the Urdunama archives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Kaifi Azmi was a renowned poet in the Urdu literary world. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into Kaifi's poetic masterpieces and examines his profound contributions to society through his reflections on love, revolution, and life.

Dil se maazrat for not delivering a fresh episode this week, but we invite you to enjoy the ethereal poetry of Kaifi, drawn straight from the Urdunama archives.

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]]> 665 no Urdunama Archives: Sending Some Poetry Your Way in this 'Badalta Hua Mausam' Viral fiver has been an unwelcome guest for our dear Fabeha these days. Maazrat for not delivering a new episode of Urdunama this week, but we have some umdah poetry for this rainy day. Grab your chai, fix some pakodas, and tap into the world of poetry, as we bring an episode from the Urdunama archives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 14 Sep 2024 07:07:00 -0000 full The Quint Viral fiver has been an unwelcome guest for our dear Fabeha these days. Maazrat for not delivering a new episode of Urdunama this week, but we have some umdah poetry for this rainy day. Grab your chai, fix some pakodas, and tap into the world of poetry, as we bring an episode from the Urdunama archives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Viral fiver has been an unwelcome guest for our dear Fabeha these days. Maazrat for not delivering a new episode of Urdunama this week, but we have some umdah poetry for this rainy day. Grab your chai, fix some pakodas, and tap into the world of poetry, as we bring an episode from the Urdunama archives.

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]]> 707 no Jafa: When Your Beloved Becomes Your Oppressor In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the word 'jafa', which translates to 'oppression'. The term carries both socio-political and romantic connotations, often used to describe the cruelty inflicted by a beloved or an oppressive ruler. Stay tuned as Fabeha shares poetry by Ahmad Faraz, among others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 08 Sep 2024 06:06:00 -0000 full The Quint In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the word 'jafa', which translates to 'oppression'. The term carries both socio-political and romantic connotations, often used to describe the cruelty inflicted by a beloved or an oppressive ruler. Stay tuned as Fabeha shares poetry by Ahmad Faraz, among others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the word 'jafa', which translates to 'oppression'. The term carries both socio-political and romantic connotations, often used to describe the cruelty inflicted by a beloved or an oppressive ruler. Stay tuned as Fabeha shares poetry by Ahmad Faraz, among others.






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]]> 1024 no Barzakh: A Bridge Between Two Worlds Before we start, apologies for being MIA for the last two weeks. Fabeha and Musa have some news for you! In this episode of 'Urdunama', Fabeha Syed dives into the mystical world 'Barzakh'. Often interpreted as the barrier or partition between the physical and spiritual realms, 'barzakh' carries deep significance in literature, philosophy, and spirituality. Taking a cue from the Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed starred show, we explore its roots in Urdu poetry, and how it continues to resonate in contemporary discussions on love, heartbreak, and longing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 31 Aug 2024 04:17:00 -0000 full The Quint Before we start, apologies for being MIA for the last two weeks. Fabeha and Musa have some news for you! In this episode of 'Urdunama', Fabeha Syed dives into the mystical world 'Barzakh'. Often interpreted as the barrier or partition between the physical and spiritual realms, 'barzakh' carries deep significance in literature, philosophy, and spirituality. Taking a cue from the Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed starred show, we explore its roots in Urdu poetry, and how it continues to resonate in contemporary discussions on love, heartbreak, and longing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Before we start, apologies for being MIA for the last two weeks. Fabeha and Musa have some news for you!

In this episode of 'Urdunama', Fabeha Syed dives into the mystical world 'Barzakh'. Often interpreted as the barrier or partition between the physical and spiritual realms, 'barzakh' carries deep significance in literature, philosophy, and spirituality.

Taking a cue from the Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed starred show, we explore its roots in Urdu poetry, and how it continues to resonate in contemporary discussions on love, heartbreak, and longing.

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]]> 1011 no 'Hunar' is the Art of Turning Potential into Reality Dive into the world of 'hunar' in this episode of Urdunama, as Fabeha Syed explores the Urdu word that embodies talent, skill, and the pursuit of mastery. What does it mean to have hunar', and how does it shape our identities and contributions to the world? Whether you're an artist, a craftsman, or someone working on yourself, this episode is a celebration of the creative spirit within us all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 10 Aug 2024 08:58:00 -0000 full The Quint Dive into the world of 'hunar' in this episode of Urdunama, as Fabeha Syed explores the Urdu word that embodies talent, skill, and the pursuit of mastery. What does it mean to have hunar', and how does it shape our identities and contributions to the world? Whether you're an artist, a craftsman, or someone working on yourself, this episode is a celebration of the creative spirit within us all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Dive into the world of 'hunar' in this episode of Urdunama, as Fabeha Syed explores the Urdu word that embodies talent, skill, and the pursuit of mastery. What does it mean to have hunar', and how does it shape our identities and contributions to the world? Whether you're an artist, a craftsman, or someone working on yourself, this episode is a celebration of the creative spirit within us all.

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]]> 855 no If Someone Points out Your 'Aib', Send Them This Podcast! No one is perfect. We all have quirks and flaws that make us human. In this episode of Urdunama, let us embrace our shortcomings to become a better human being. Listen as Fabeha Syed dives into the profound depths of the Urdu word 'aib'. From the unfaithfulness of the 'mahboob', to intense ideas of social harmony, the word encapsulates many different meanings in Urdu poetry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 28 Jul 2024 10:15:00 -0000 full The Quint No one is perfect. We all have quirks and flaws that make us human. In this episode of Urdunama, let us embrace our shortcomings to become a better human being. Listen as Fabeha Syed dives into the profound depths of the Urdu word 'aib'. From the unfaithfulness of the 'mahboob', to intense ideas of social harmony, the word encapsulates many different meanings in Urdu poetry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices No one is perfect. We all have quirks and flaws that make us human. In this episode of Urdunama, let us embrace our shortcomings to become a better human being. Listen as Fabeha Syed dives into the profound depths of the Urdu word 'aib'. From the unfaithfulness of the 'mahboob', to intense ideas of social harmony, the word encapsulates many different meanings in Urdu poetry.

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]]> 1019 no Feeling 'Bezaar'? Listen to this Podcast! Often used to describe a state of discontent or weariness, 'bezaar' carries with it an emotion that goes beyond mere displeasure. In this episode of Urdunama, we explore its literary roots, its appearances in poetry and prose, and how it encapsulates the quiet, often unspoken feelings of dissatisfaction that we all experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Jul 2024 07:21:00 -0000 full The Quint Often used to describe a state of discontent or weariness, 'bezaar' carries with it an emotion that goes beyond mere displeasure. In this episode of Urdunama, we explore its literary roots, its appearances in poetry and prose, and how it encapsulates the quiet, often unspoken feelings of dissatisfaction that we all experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Often used to describe a state of discontent or weariness, 'bezaar' carries with it an emotion that goes beyond mere displeasure. In this episode of Urdunama, we explore its literary roots, its appearances in poetry and prose, and how it encapsulates the quiet, often unspoken feelings of dissatisfaction that we all experience.

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]]> 1068 no Free Yourself from the 'Zindaan' of this World In this episode, we delve into the depths of 'zindaan' – the Urdu word for prison. But our exploration goes beyond the literal confines of bars and walls. Join us as we examine the various forms of prisons that can trap the human spirit. From the physical cells of incarceration to the intangible chains of fear, regret, and societal expectations, we discuss how these 'zindaans' impact our lives and shape our experiences. Listen till the end as Fabeha Syed reads poetry by Aitbar Sajid, Habib Jalib, and others. Check out other episodes on poets like Josh Malihabadi and Faiz Ahmad Faiz here: https://www.thequint.com/podcast/urdunama-celebrating-josh-malihabadis-life-and-his-resistance-poetry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLTAgbn5EuY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 06 Jul 2024 08:18:00 -0000 full The Quint In this episode, we delve into the depths of 'zindaan' – the Urdu word for prison. But our exploration goes beyond the literal confines of bars and walls. Join us as we examine the various forms of prisons that can trap the human spirit. From the physical cells of incarceration to the intangible chains of fear, regret, and societal expectations, we discuss how these 'zindaans' impact our lives and shape our experiences. Listen till the end as Fabeha Syed reads poetry by Aitbar Sajid, Habib Jalib, and others. Check out other episodes on poets like Josh Malihabadi and Faiz Ahmad Faiz here: https://www.thequint.com/podcast/urdunama-celebrating-josh-malihabadis-life-and-his-resistance-poetry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLTAgbn5EuY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, we delve into the depths of 'zindaan' – the Urdu word for prison. But our exploration goes beyond the literal confines of bars and walls. Join us as we examine the various forms of prisons that can trap the human spirit. From the physical cells of incarceration to the intangible chains of fear, regret, and societal expectations, we discuss how these 'zindaans' impact our lives and shape our experiences.

Listen till the end as Fabeha Syed reads poetry by Aitbar Sajid, Habib Jalib, and others.

Check out other episodes on poets like Josh Malihabadi and Faiz Ahmad Faiz here: https://www.thequint.com/podcast/urdunama-celebrating-josh-malihabadis-life-and-his-resistance-poetry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLTAgbn5EuY

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]]> 1508 no Furqat: A Delicate Lament of Separation In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores the theme of separation in Urdu poetry. Often associated with lovers, 'furqat' and the breaking of relationships bring profound sorrow to the heart. Listen till the end to immerse yourself in the beautiful verses of Jaun Elia, Hafiz Hoshiyarpuri, and other renowned poets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 23 Jun 2024 17:31:00 -0000 full The Quint In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores the theme of separation in Urdu poetry. Often associated with lovers, 'furqat' and the breaking of relationships bring profound sorrow to the heart. Listen till the end to immerse yourself in the beautiful verses of Jaun Elia, Hafiz Hoshiyarpuri, and other renowned poets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores the theme of separation in Urdu poetry. Often associated with lovers, 'furqat' and the breaking of relationships bring profound sorrow to the heart. Listen till the end to immerse yourself in the beautiful verses of Jaun Elia, Hafiz Hoshiyarpuri, and other renowned poets.

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]]> 1301 no In this 'Aalam', We're All Just Tourists! In this introspective episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the 'aalam', or universe of Urdu poetry. Exploring some profound ideas by Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Bahadur Shah Zafar, and Allama Iqbal, we understand how great thinkers have reflected about the world. From dark matter to the longing for a beloved, the world is full of surprises and lessons. We also visit a poignant scene from the hit TV show 'Young Sheldon', and see how the precision of the universe hints at a higher power. In the 'Aap Ki Qalam Se' segment, we feature original poetry by Supriya Newar. She reads poetry from her book 'Justuju'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 16 Jun 2024 08:17:00 -0000 In this 'Aalam', We're All Just Tourists! full The Quint In this introspective episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the 'aalam', or universe of Urdu poetry. Exploring some profound ideas by Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Bahadur Shah Zafar, and Allama Iqbal, we understand how great thinkers have reflected about the world. From dark matter to the longing for a beloved, the world is full of surprises and lessons. We also visit a poignant scene from the hit TV show 'Young Sheldon', and see how the precision of the universe hints at a higher power. In the 'Aap Ki Qalam Se' segment, we feature original poetry by Supriya Newar. She reads poetry from her book 'Justuju'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this introspective episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the 'aalam', or universe of Urdu poetry. Exploring some profound ideas by Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Bahadur Shah Zafar, and Allama Iqbal, we understand how great thinkers have reflected about the world. From dark matter to the longing for a beloved, the world is full of surprises and lessons. We also visit a poignant scene from the hit TV show 'Young Sheldon', and see how the precision of the universe hints at a higher power.

In the 'Aap Ki Qalam Se' segment, we feature original poetry by Supriya Newar. She reads poetry from her book 'Justuju'.

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]]> 1785 no Act With Care, Every Choice Has a 'Nateeja' https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/nateeja-consequence-result-urdu-poetry-music-shayari-philosophy-psychology-quantum-physics After a nail-biting counting day, let us lighten things up and contemplate the consequences of our choices. In this episode of 'Urdunama', Fabeha Syed talks about the Urdu word 'nateeja'. From psychology to philosophy, and quantum physics, see how the beautiful idea of 'nateeja' relates to the Schrödinger's cat thought experiment. Join Fabeha on this thought-provoking and captivating journey into the depths of our choices and their consequences. Listen till the end as she reads poetry by Amir Qazalbash and Kaif Ahmed Siddiqui. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 08 Jun 2024 17:26:12 -0000 Act With Care, Every Choice Has a 'Nateeja' full The Quint After a nail-biting counting day, let us lighten things up and contemplate the consequences of our choices. In this episode of 'Urdunama', Fabeha Syed talks about the Urdu word 'nateeja'. From psychology to philosophy, and quantum physics, see how the beautiful idea of 'nateeja' relates to the Schrödinger's cat thought experiment. Join Fabeha on this thought-provoking and captivating journey into the depths of our choices and their consequences. Listen till the end as she reads poetry by Amir Qazalbash and Kaif Ahmed Siddiqui. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices After a nail-biting counting day, let us lighten things up and contemplate the consequences of our choices. In this episode of 'Urdunama', Fabeha Syed talks about the Urdu word 'nateeja'. From psychology to philosophy, and quantum physics, see how the beautiful idea of 'nateeja' relates to the Schrödinger's cat thought experiment.

Join Fabeha on this thought-provoking and captivating journey into the depths of our choices and their consequences. Listen till the end as she reads poetry by Amir Qazalbash and Kaif Ahmed Siddiqui.

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]]> 1605 no The Silent Weight of 'Nadaamat' https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/nadaamat-regret-poetry-urdunama-shayari Join Fabeha Syed as she dives into the rich and evocative world of the Urdu word 'nadaamat,' which translates to 'regret.' Discover how poets have woven this bittersweet emotion into their verses, capturing the delicate dance between longing and lessons learned. Whether you're a lover of language or a seeker of soul-stirring poetry, this episode promises to leave you with a deeper appreciation for the beautiful complexity of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:35:40 -0000 The Silent Weight of 'Nadaamat' full The Quint Join Fabeha Syed as she dives into the rich and evocative world of the Urdu word 'nadaamat,' which translates to 'regret.' Discover how poets have woven this bittersweet emotion into their verses, capturing the delicate dance between longing and lessons learned. Whether you're a lover of language or a seeker of soul-stirring poetry, this episode promises to leave you with a deeper appreciation for the beautiful complexity of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Fabeha Syed as she dives into the rich and evocative world of the Urdu word 'nadaamat,' which translates to 'regret.' Discover how poets have woven this bittersweet emotion into their verses, capturing the delicate dance between longing and lessons learned. Whether you're a lover of language or a seeker of soul-stirring poetry, this episode promises to leave you with a deeper appreciation for the beautiful complexity of life.

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]]> 1233 no Why is 'Lahja' so Important in Urdu Poetry? https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/lahja-urdu-poetry-shayari-bashir-badr-jan-nisar-akhtar-rahat-indori-urdunama-podcast Silence in class! After a deep dive into Sanjay Leela Bhansali's hit web series 'Heeramandi', Fabeha Syed continues her Urdu class on this episode of 'Urdunama'. Through an engaging narrative and the enchanting recitation of Urdu poetry, discover how 'lahja' shapes communication and adds depth to our linguistic heritage. Urdu's phonetics and tone are integral to its charm and expressiveness, making it one of the most melodious languages in the world. One's 'lahja'  can convey their geographical background, education level, and even social status, making it a key element in communication and interaction. Listen till the end as Fabeha reads poetry by Bashir Badr, Rahat Indori and Jan Nisar Akhtar. In the 'Aap Ki Qalam Se' section, we feature oiginal poetry by Mutassim Khan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 27 May 2024 00:52:50 -0000 Why is 'Lahja' so Important in Urdu Poetry? full The Quint Silence in class! After a deep dive into Sanjay Leela Bhansali's hit web series 'Heeramandi', Fabeha Syed continues her Urdu class on this episode of 'Urdunama'. Through an engaging narrative and the enchanting recitation of Urdu poetry, discover how 'lahja' shapes communication and adds depth to our linguistic heritage. Urdu's phonetics and tone are integral to its charm and expressiveness, making it one of the most melodious languages in the world. One's 'lahja'  can convey their geographical background, education level, and even social status, making it a key element in communication and interaction. Listen till the end as Fabeha reads poetry by Bashir Badr, Rahat Indori and Jan Nisar Akhtar. In the 'Aap Ki Qalam Se' section, we feature oiginal poetry by Mutassim Khan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Silence in class! After a deep dive into Sanjay Leela Bhansali's hit web series 'Heeramandi', Fabeha Syed continues her Urdu class on this episode of 'Urdunama'. Through an engaging narrative and the enchanting recitation of Urdu poetry, discover how 'lahja' shapes communication and adds depth to our linguistic heritage.

Urdu's phonetics and tone are integral to its charm and expressiveness, making it one of the most melodious languages in the world. One's 'lahja'  can convey their geographical background, education level, and even social status, making it a key element in communication and interaction.

Listen till the end as Fabeha reads poetry by Bashir Badr, Rahat Indori and Jan Nisar Akhtar. In the 'Aap Ki Qalam Se' section, we feature oiginal poetry by Mutassim Khan.

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]]> 1074 no How Accurate is the Urdu in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi'? https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/heeramandi-sanjay-leela-bhansali-urdu-pronounciation-accurate-tawaif-shayari-cinema-filmmaking Time to fire up your epiglottis! In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the linguistic nuances of Urdu in the much-discussed web series 'Heeramandi'. While the series has garnered attention for its bold storytelling and captivating visuals, the portrayal of Urdu within it has sparked debates and discussions. Join us as we dissect the accuracy of the Urdu dialogue, exploring its authenticity, usage, and the cultural context within the narrative.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 19 May 2024 02:16:05 -0000 How Accurate is the Urdu in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi'? full The Quint Time to fire up your epiglottis! In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the linguistic nuances of Urdu in the much-discussed web series 'Heeramandi'. While the series has garnered attention for its bold storytelling and captivating visuals, the portrayal of Urdu within it has sparked debates and discussions. Join us as we dissect the accuracy of the Urdu dialogue, exploring its authenticity, usage, and the cultural context within the narrative.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Time to fire up your epiglottis! In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the linguistic nuances of Urdu in the much-discussed web series 'Heeramandi'. While the series has garnered attention for its bold storytelling and captivating visuals, the portrayal of Urdu within it has sparked debates and discussions. Join us as we dissect the accuracy of the Urdu dialogue, exploring its authenticity, usage, and the cultural context within the narrative. 

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]]> 1285 no Contemplating About Our 'Vajood' in this World https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/vajood-podcast-urdu-poetry-shayari-music In this episode of the 'Urdunama' podcast, we delve deep into the profound word 'vajood' and its intricate significance in Urdu poetry. Join us as we unravel the layers of meaning behind this evocative term, exploring its portrayal of existence, identity, and the human experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 May 2024 11:27:49 -0000 Contemplating About Our 'Vajood' in this World full The Quint In this episode of the 'Urdunama' podcast, we delve deep into the profound word 'vajood' and its intricate significance in Urdu poetry. Join us as we unravel the layers of meaning behind this evocative term, exploring its portrayal of existence, identity, and the human experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of the 'Urdunama' podcast, we delve deep into the profound word 'vajood' and its intricate significance in Urdu poetry. Join us as we unravel the layers of meaning behind this evocative term, exploring its portrayal of existence, identity, and the human experience.

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]]> 821 no Behind Every 'Mayoosi', Lies a New Hope https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/mayoosi-urdunama-poetry-shayari-urdu-sahir-ludhianvi-firaq-gorakhpuri-faiz-ahmad-poem-songs This episode of Urdunama gets real. Our host, Fabeha Syed dives into a feeling we all know too well: 'mayoosi', or despair. If you've ever felt that things are not going your way, this episode is for you.  Taking shade under the wisdom of poets like Sahir Ludhianvi, Faiz Ahmad Faiz and Firaq Gorakhpuri, let us heal together. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 27 Apr 2024 07:15:34 -0000 Behind Every 'Mayoosi', Lies a New Hope full The Quint This episode of Urdunama gets real. Our host, Fabeha Syed dives into a feeling we all know too well: 'mayoosi', or despair. If you've ever felt that things are not going your way, this episode is for you.  Taking shade under the wisdom of poets like Sahir Ludhianvi, Faiz Ahmad Faiz and Firaq Gorakhpuri, let us heal together. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode of Urdunama gets real. Our host, Fabeha Syed dives into a feeling we all know too well: 'mayoosi', or despair. If you've ever felt that things are not going your way, this episode is for you. 

Taking shade under the wisdom of poets like Sahir Ludhianvi, Faiz Ahmad Faiz and Firaq Gorakhpuri, let us heal together. Tune in!

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]]> 1044 no Being 'Khuddar' is not the Same as Being Selfish https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/khuddar-urdunama-urdu-shayari-poetry-javed-akhtar-music-selfish-self-centred-podcast Apologies are in order! Urdunama is making a comeback after a two-week hiatus as Fabeha was busy with mommy duties. In this episode, we delve into the concept of the self. We explore how the Urdu language evokes notions of freedom and self-worth, and discuss the subtle distinction between being firm in one's principles and being 'khuddar'. Listen till the end as Fabeha reads poetry by Javed Akhtar, Kaif Bhopali and Muzaffar Razmi. The episode features original poetry by our listener Mohammad Adnan. You can get your poetry featured in the 'Aap ki Qalam' section of Urdunama. Or if you're a singer, send us a rendition of your favourite songs for 'Aap ki Awaaz'. We'd love to include you in the next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:53:39 -0000 Being 'Khuddar' is not the Same as Being Selfish full The Quint Apologies are in order! Urdunama is making a comeback after a two-week hiatus as Fabeha was busy with mommy duties. In this episode, we delve into the concept of the self. We explore how the Urdu language evokes notions of freedom and self-worth, and discuss the subtle distinction between being firm in one's principles and being 'khuddar'. Listen till the end as Fabeha reads poetry by Javed Akhtar, Kaif Bhopali and Muzaffar Razmi. The episode features original poetry by our listener Mohammad Adnan. You can get your poetry featured in the 'Aap ki Qalam' section of Urdunama. Or if you're a singer, send us a rendition of your favourite songs for 'Aap ki Awaaz'. We'd love to include you in the next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Apologies are in order! Urdunama is making a comeback after a two-week hiatus as Fabeha was busy with mommy duties. In this episode, we delve into the concept of the self. We explore how the Urdu language evokes notions of freedom and self-worth, and discuss the subtle distinction between being firm in one's principles and being 'khuddar'.

Listen till the end as Fabeha reads poetry by Javed Akhtar, Kaif Bhopali and Muzaffar Razmi. The episode features original poetry by our listener Mohammad Adnan. You can get your poetry featured in the 'Aap ki Qalam' section of Urdunama. Or if you're a singer, send us a rendition of your favourite songs for 'Aap ki Awaaz'. We'd love to include you in the next episode.

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]]> 1192 no Sometimes, Being Be-'Khabar' is the Best Way to Know Yourself https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/khabar-poetry-urdu-shayari-mirza-ghalib-hoshwaalon-lyrics-urdunama 'Hoshwalon ko khabar kya, bekhudi kya cheez hai'. This ghazal by Nida Fazli has been a constant in many 90s kids' playlists. Sung by the great Jagjit Singh, the song was picturised on Aamir Khan for the 1999 film 'Sarfarosh'. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed discusses the everyday, yet essential Urdu word 'khabar' and its significance in the Indian context. From street conversations to newsrooms, 'khabar' plays a pivotal role in conveying information and connecting people across diverse communities in India. Listen in as Fabeha reads poetry by Hairat Allahabadi, Mirza Ghalib and Parveen Shakir. The episode also features original poetry by Tarannum Shaikh. If you want to feature on the Urdunama podcast, DM @fabehathesyed or @novacanemusic97 on Instagram with a voice note of your original poetry or songs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 31 Mar 2024 08:09:08 -0000 Sometimes, Being Be-'Khabar' is the Best Way to Know Yourself full The Quint 'Hoshwalon ko khabar kya, bekhudi kya cheez hai'. This ghazal by Nida Fazli has been a constant in many 90s kids' playlists. Sung by the great Jagjit Singh, the song was picturised on Aamir Khan for the 1999 film 'Sarfarosh'. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed discusses the everyday, yet essential Urdu word 'khabar' and its significance in the Indian context. From street conversations to newsrooms, 'khabar' plays a pivotal role in conveying information and connecting people across diverse communities in India. Listen in as Fabeha reads poetry by Hairat Allahabadi, Mirza Ghalib and Parveen Shakir. The episode also features original poetry by Tarannum Shaikh. If you want to feature on the Urdunama podcast, DM @fabehathesyed or @novacanemusic97 on Instagram with a voice note of your original poetry or songs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 'Hoshwalon ko khabar kya, bekhudi kya cheez hai'. This ghazal by Nida Fazli has been a constant in many 90s kids' playlists. Sung by the great Jagjit Singh, the song was picturised on Aamir Khan for the 1999 film 'Sarfarosh'.

In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed discusses the everyday, yet essential Urdu word 'khabar' and its significance in the Indian context. From street conversations to newsrooms, 'khabar' plays a pivotal role in conveying information and connecting people across diverse communities in India.

Listen in as Fabeha reads poetry by Hairat Allahabadi, Mirza Ghalib and Parveen Shakir. The episode also features original poetry by Tarannum Shaikh. If you want to feature on the Urdunama podcast, DM @fabehathesyed or @novacanemusic97 on Instagram with a voice note of your original poetry or songs.

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]]> 1025 no Nazeer Akbarabadi's Poetry on Holi: Celebrating Unity & Colors https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/holi-urdu-poetry-nazeer-akbarabadi-poem-nazm-ghazal-shayari-urdunama 'Mere hazrat ne Madine mei manaayi Holi'. This line by Gauhar Jaan perfectly encapsulates the spirit of 'Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb', which is entrenched in the Urdu language. Welcome to this special episode of Urdunama, where Fabeha Syed delves into the vibrant world of Nazeer Akbarabadi's poetry, particularly focusing on his evocative verses celebrating the festival of Holi. From the joyous splashes of colors to the deeper themes of unity and celebration, join us as we celebrate the spirit of Holi through the lens of Urdu poetry in this episode of Urdunama. Aparupa Gupta, a long-time Urdunama listener has lent her voice for a soulful rendition of some nazms. If you too are a singer/poet, DM us to get featured on the next episode of Urdunama. We would love for you to be a part of our community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 24 Mar 2024 11:27:53 -0000 Nazeer Akbarabadi's Poetry on Holi: Celebrating Unity & Colors full The Quint 'Mere hazrat ne Madine mei manaayi Holi'. This line by Gauhar Jaan perfectly encapsulates the spirit of 'Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb', which is entrenched in the Urdu language. Welcome to this special episode of Urdunama, where Fabeha Syed delves into the vibrant world of Nazeer Akbarabadi's poetry, particularly focusing on his evocative verses celebrating the festival of Holi. From the joyous splashes of colors to the deeper themes of unity and celebration, join us as we celebrate the spirit of Holi through the lens of Urdu poetry in this episode of Urdunama. Aparupa Gupta, a long-time Urdunama listener has lent her voice for a soulful rendition of some nazms. If you too are a singer/poet, DM us to get featured on the next episode of Urdunama. We would love for you to be a part of our community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 'Mere hazrat ne Madine mei manaayi Holi'. This line by Gauhar Jaan perfectly encapsulates the spirit of 'Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb', which is entrenched in the Urdu language.

Welcome to this special episode of Urdunama, where Fabeha Syed delves into the vibrant world of Nazeer Akbarabadi's poetry, particularly focusing on his evocative verses celebrating the festival of Holi. From the joyous splashes of colors to the deeper themes of unity and celebration, join us as we celebrate the spirit of Holi through the lens of Urdu poetry in this episode of Urdunama.

Aparupa Gupta, a long-time Urdunama listener has lent her voice for a soulful rendition of some nazms. If you too are a singer/poet, DM us to get featured on the next episode of Urdunama. We would love for you to be a part of our community.

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]]> 1174 no This Podcast Won't Let You Stay 'Khafa' for Long! https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/khafa-naraaz-upset-urdunama-poetry-javed-akhtar-urdu-shayari In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed discusses the word 'khafa', with a smile on her face, of course! The Urdu word means 'displeased', 'upset', and 'offended'. As she reads poetry by Javed Akhtar, Bashir Badr and Anwar Shuoor, we unpack the complexities of releationships, and understand how 'naraazi' can help us heal. Listen till the end! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 17 Mar 2024 15:37:52 -0000 This Podcast Won't Let You Stay 'Khafa' for Long! full The Quint In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed discusses the word 'khafa', with a smile on her face, of course! The Urdu word means 'displeased', 'upset', and 'offended'. As she reads poetry by Javed Akhtar, Bashir Badr and Anwar Shuoor, we unpack the complexities of releationships, and understand how 'naraazi' can help us heal. Listen till the end! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed discusses the word 'khafa', with a smile on her face, of course! The Urdu word means 'displeased', 'upset', and 'offended'. As she reads poetry by Javed Akhtar, Bashir Badr and Anwar Shuoor, we unpack the complexities of releationships, and understand how 'naraazi' can help us heal.

Listen till the end!

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]]> 1115 no Shoot for the 'Chaand', You'll Hit the Stars Even if You Miss https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/chaand-moon-podcast-urdunama-urdu-poetry-shaayari This week on Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the magic of the word 'chaand' (moon) in Urdu poetry and literature. We'll explore how this celestial body has inspired countless verses and metaphors, capturing the essence of love, longing, and beauty. The episode features a special musical segment by a listener Prakhar Kaushik, who serenades us with a soulful rendition of the classic ghazal 'Yeh Raat Bheegi Bheegi'. Do you have a song rendition, or a poem you've written? We'd love to hear your voice on Urdunama! Send us a DM on our social media pages and tell us about your work. You might just be featured in a future episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 11 Mar 2024 06:36:56 -0000 Shoot for the 'Chaand', You'll Hit the Stars Even if You Miss full The Quint This week on Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the magic of the word 'chaand' (moon) in Urdu poetry and literature. We'll explore how this celestial body has inspired countless verses and metaphors, capturing the essence of love, longing, and beauty. The episode features a special musical segment by a listener Prakhar Kaushik, who serenades us with a soulful rendition of the classic ghazal 'Yeh Raat Bheegi Bheegi'. Do you have a song rendition, or a poem you've written? We'd love to hear your voice on Urdunama! Send us a DM on our social media pages and tell us about your work. You might just be featured in a future episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week on Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the magic of the word 'chaand' (moon) in Urdu poetry and literature. We'll explore how this celestial body has inspired countless verses and metaphors, capturing the essence of love, longing, and beauty.

The episode features a special musical segment by a listener Prakhar Kaushik, who serenades us with a soulful rendition of the classic ghazal 'Yeh Raat Bheegi Bheegi'.

Do you have a song rendition, or a poem you've written? We'd love to hear your voice on Urdunama! Send us a DM on our social media pages and tell us about your work. You might just be featured in a future episode!

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]]> 1217 no The Life and Legacy of Pankaj Udhas: Ghazal se Naam Tak https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/pankaj-udhas-death-tribute-ghazals-poetry-film-music-singer-urdu-poetry-chitthi-aayi-hai-aur-ahista-chandi-jaisa-rang This episode of Urdunama celebrates the life and work of the iconic ghazal singer and composer, Pankaj Udhas. We lost the legend on 26 February 2024 to Pancreatic Cancer. He was born on 17 May 1951 in Gujarat, and made a name for himself in both film and independent music. Fabeha Syed will delve into the captivating world of his ghazals, exploring their emotional depth and the unique style that captivated audiences worldwide. Prateek Lidhoo joins in to sing heartfelt renditions of his most loved songs like 'Chitthi Aayi Hai', 'Chandi Jaisa Rang', and 'Aur Ahista'. We'll witness how Pankaj Udhas breathed new life into the ghazal tradition, earning him recognition as a pioneer of the genre. If you too are a fan of this maestro, listen till the end and tell us your favourite song of his down below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:58:48 -0000 The Life and Legacy of Pankaj Udhas: Ghazal se Naam Tak full The Quint This episode of Urdunama celebrates the life and work of the iconic ghazal singer and composer, Pankaj Udhas. We lost the legend on 26 February 2024 to Pancreatic Cancer. He was born on 17 May 1951 in Gujarat, and made a name for himself in both film and independent music. Fabeha Syed will delve into the captivating world of his ghazals, exploring their emotional depth and the unique style that captivated audiences worldwide. Prateek Lidhoo joins in to sing heartfelt renditions of his most loved songs like 'Chitthi Aayi Hai', 'Chandi Jaisa Rang', and 'Aur Ahista'. We'll witness how Pankaj Udhas breathed new life into the ghazal tradition, earning him recognition as a pioneer of the genre. If you too are a fan of this maestro, listen till the end and tell us your favourite song of his down below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode of Urdunama celebrates the life and work of the iconic ghazal singer and composer, Pankaj Udhas. We lost the legend on 26 February 2024 to Pancreatic Cancer. He was born on 17 May 1951 in Gujarat, and made a name for himself in both film and independent music.

Fabeha Syed will delve into the captivating world of his ghazals, exploring their emotional depth and the unique style that captivated audiences worldwide. Prateek Lidhoo joins in to sing heartfelt renditions of his most loved songs like 'Chitthi Aayi Hai', 'Chandi Jaisa Rang', and 'Aur Ahista'.

We'll witness how Pankaj Udhas breathed new life into the ghazal tradition, earning him recognition as a pioneer of the genre. If you too are a fan of this maestro, listen till the end and tell us your favourite song of his down below.

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]]> 770 no If the World Leaves You 'Beqarar', Turn to Poetry https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/beqarar-urdu-poetry-shayari-urdunama This episode of Urdunama delves into the depths of a single Urdu word, 'beqarar,' capturing the essence of restlessness, yearning, and disquiet. It's a word that paints not only human emotion but also the beating heart, the pangs of love, and the very pulse of life. Join Fabeha Syed as we embark on a journey exploring the various facets of 'beqarar' in Urdu poetry. We'll witness how this word blossoms into a kaleidoscope of emotions within poetry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 24 Feb 2024 10:46:26 -0000 If the World Leaves You 'Beqarar', Turn to Poetry full The Quint This episode of Urdunama delves into the depths of a single Urdu word, 'beqarar,' capturing the essence of restlessness, yearning, and disquiet. It's a word that paints not only human emotion but also the beating heart, the pangs of love, and the very pulse of life. Join Fabeha Syed as we embark on a journey exploring the various facets of 'beqarar' in Urdu poetry. We'll witness how this word blossoms into a kaleidoscope of emotions within poetry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode of Urdunama delves into the depths of a single Urdu word, 'beqarar,' capturing the essence of restlessness, yearning, and disquiet. It's a word that paints not only human emotion but also the beating heart, the pangs of love, and the very pulse of life.

Join Fabeha Syed as we embark on a journey exploring the various facets of 'beqarar' in Urdu poetry. We'll witness how this word blossoms into a kaleidoscope of emotions within poetry.

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]]> 930 no Faiz Ahmad Faiz Part II: Echoes of Love and Revolution https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/faiz-ahmad-romantic-poetry-love-urdu-shayar-emotional In the previous episode, Fabeha Syed read through some bars of Faiz Ahmed Faiz's prison poetry, witnessing the resilience of his spirit, and the power of his voice against oppression. But in this Urdunama, we venture into a gentler landscape, the blossoming gardens of Faiz's romantic poetry. Fabeha will guide you through Faiz's masterful use of metaphor and imagery, unveiling the depths of his emotional expression. Discover how his love poems transcended personal longing, reflecting a universal desire for freedom, beauty, and justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 17 Feb 2024 00:30:00 -0000 Faiz Ahmad Faiz Part II: Echoes of Love and Revolution full The Quint In the previous episode, Fabeha Syed read through some bars of Faiz Ahmed Faiz's prison poetry, witnessing the resilience of his spirit, and the power of his voice against oppression. But in this Urdunama, we venture into a gentler landscape, the blossoming gardens of Faiz's romantic poetry. Fabeha will guide you through Faiz's masterful use of metaphor and imagery, unveiling the depths of his emotional expression. Discover how his love poems transcended personal longing, reflecting a universal desire for freedom, beauty, and justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the previous episode, Fabeha Syed read through some bars of Faiz Ahmed Faiz's prison poetry, witnessing the resilience of his spirit, and the power of his voice against oppression. But in this Urdunama, we venture into a gentler landscape, the blossoming gardens of Faiz's romantic poetry.

Fabeha will guide you through Faiz's masterful use of metaphor and imagery, unveiling the depths of his emotional expression. Discover how his love poems transcended personal longing, reflecting a universal desire for freedom, beauty, and justice.

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]]> 1059 no Faiz Ahmad Faiz Part I: Behind Bars, Beyond Silence https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/faiz-ahmad-poet-urdu-pakistan-partition-gulon-rang-bhare-hum-dekhenge-shayar Join Fabeha Syed on a journey into the unyielding spirit of Faiz Ahmad Faiz, where prison walls could not confine his verses, and bars became echoes for his revolutionary voice. Faiz Ahmad Faiz was born on 13 February 1911 in Sialkot, present-day Pakistan. Dive deep into the poet's life, from his early activism to his periods of incarceration, exploring how confinement fueled his most powerful and poignant poetry. We'll delve into iconic works like 'Hum Dekhenge' and uncover the hidden stories behind them, analyzing Faiz's masterful use of metaphors and imagery to challenge authority and ignite hope. As Prateek Lidhoo sings a rendition of 'Gulon Mein Rang Bhare', we pay tribute to the indomitable spirit of expression, where poetry becomes a weapon of resistance, and words break free even from the most fortified walls.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:34:30 -0000 Faiz Ahmad Faiz Part I: Behind Bars, Beyond Silence full The Quint Join Fabeha Syed on a journey into the unyielding spirit of Faiz Ahmad Faiz, where prison walls could not confine his verses, and bars became echoes for his revolutionary voice. Faiz Ahmad Faiz was born on 13 February 1911 in Sialkot, present-day Pakistan. Dive deep into the poet's life, from his early activism to his periods of incarceration, exploring how confinement fueled his most powerful and poignant poetry. We'll delve into iconic works like 'Hum Dekhenge' and uncover the hidden stories behind them, analyzing Faiz's masterful use of metaphors and imagery to challenge authority and ignite hope. As Prateek Lidhoo sings a rendition of 'Gulon Mein Rang Bhare', we pay tribute to the indomitable spirit of expression, where poetry becomes a weapon of resistance, and words break free even from the most fortified walls.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Fabeha Syed on a journey into the unyielding spirit of Faiz Ahmad Faiz, where prison walls could not confine his verses, and bars became echoes for his revolutionary voice. Faiz Ahmad Faiz was born on 13 February 1911 in Sialkot, present-day Pakistan.

Dive deep into the poet's life, from his early activism to his periods of incarceration, exploring how confinement fueled his most powerful and poignant poetry. We'll delve into iconic works like 'Hum Dekhenge' and uncover the hidden stories behind them, analyzing Faiz's masterful use of metaphors and imagery to challenge authority and ignite hope.

As Prateek Lidhoo sings a rendition of 'Gulon Mein Rang Bhare', we pay tribute to the indomitable spirit of expression, where poetry becomes a weapon of resistance, and words break free even from the most fortified walls. 

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]]> 1697 no Remembering Jagjit Singh: The 'Ghazal Samrat' https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/jagjit-singh-ghazals-urdu-poetry-jhuki-si-nazar-medley-tribute Jagjit Singh was born on 8 February 1941. This episode of Urdunama pays homage to the legendary ghazal singer, whose soulful voice painted a thousand emotions with every rendition. We delve into his illustrious career, exploring his unique style that captivated audiences worldwide. Join us on a musical journey through the maestro's most cherished ghazals, brought to life in a medley by Prateek Lidhoo. Relive the magic of classics like 'Kal Chaudhvi Ki Raat Thi', 'Tum Itna Jo Muskura Rahe Ho' and 'Tumko Dekha Toh Yeh Khayaal Aaya', as we celebrate the timeless legacy of Jagjit Singh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:30:00 -0000 Remembering Jagjit Singh: The 'Ghazal Samrat' full The Quint Jagjit Singh was born on 8 February 1941. This episode of Urdunama pays homage to the legendary ghazal singer, whose soulful voice painted a thousand emotions with every rendition. We delve into his illustrious career, exploring his unique style that captivated audiences worldwide. Join us on a musical journey through the maestro's most cherished ghazals, brought to life in a medley by Prateek Lidhoo. Relive the magic of classics like 'Kal Chaudhvi Ki Raat Thi', 'Tum Itna Jo Muskura Rahe Ho' and 'Tumko Dekha Toh Yeh Khayaal Aaya', as we celebrate the timeless legacy of Jagjit Singh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jagjit Singh was born on 8 February 1941. This episode of Urdunama pays homage to the legendary ghazal singer, whose soulful voice painted a thousand emotions with every rendition. We delve into his illustrious career, exploring his unique style that captivated audiences worldwide.

Join us on a musical journey through the maestro's most cherished ghazals, brought to life in a medley by Prateek Lidhoo. Relive the magic of classics like 'Kal Chaudhvi Ki Raat Thi', 'Tum Itna Jo Muskura Rahe Ho' and 'Tumko Dekha Toh Yeh Khayaal Aaya', as we celebrate the timeless legacy of Jagjit Singh.

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]]> 1002 no Aaj ka Urdunama, Ram Ke Naam! https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/ram-mandir-temple-consecration-ayodhya-diwali-janmabhoomi Did you know that some of the most beautiful poetry about Lord Ram has been written in Urdu?  While the Ram Temple consecration was a watershed moment for many Hindus across the country, we felt that the mainstream news coverage was limited to party politics and communal remarks. But in this episode of Urdunama, we want to use Ram as a unifying force. Let us embark on a fascinating journey to explore the rich tapestry of Urdu poetry dedicated to Lord Ram, a figure revered in Hinduism. Often shrouded in the misconception that Urdu belongs solely to one religion, this episode challenges that notion by showcasing the beautiful confluence of cultures and perspectives within the language. Listen till the end as Fabeha Syed reads iconic poems about Ram's 'vanvaas,' Diwali, and Ayodhya, by poets like Altaf Hussain, Arsh Malsiyani, and Javed Akhtar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 27 Jan 2024 10:00:13 -0000 Aaj ka Urdunama, Ram Ke Naam! full The Quint Did you know that some of the most beautiful poetry about Lord Ram has been written in Urdu?  While the Ram Temple consecration was a watershed moment for many Hindus across the country, we felt that the mainstream news coverage was limited to party politics and communal remarks. But in this episode of Urdunama, we want to use Ram as a unifying force. Let us embark on a fascinating journey to explore the rich tapestry of Urdu poetry dedicated to Lord Ram, a figure revered in Hinduism. Often shrouded in the misconception that Urdu belongs solely to one religion, this episode challenges that notion by showcasing the beautiful confluence of cultures and perspectives within the language. Listen till the end as Fabeha Syed reads iconic poems about Ram's 'vanvaas,' Diwali, and Ayodhya, by poets like Altaf Hussain, Arsh Malsiyani, and Javed Akhtar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Did you know that some of the most beautiful poetry about Lord Ram has been written in Urdu? 

While the Ram Temple consecration was a watershed moment for many Hindus across the country, we felt that the mainstream news coverage was limited to party politics and communal remarks. But in this episode of Urdunama, we want to use Ram as a unifying force.

Let us embark on a fascinating journey to explore the rich tapestry of Urdu poetry dedicated to Lord Ram, a figure revered in Hinduism. Often shrouded in the misconception that Urdu belongs solely to one religion, this episode challenges that notion by showcasing the beautiful confluence of cultures and perspectives within the language.

Listen till the end as Fabeha Syed reads iconic poems about Ram's 'vanvaas,' Diwali, and Ayodhya, by poets like Altaf Hussain, Arsh Malsiyani, and Javed Akhtar.

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]]> 973 no In Memory of Munawwar Rana: A Tribute to the Iconic Urdu Poet https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/munawwar-rana-urdu-poet-shayar-tribute This Urdunama episode is a tribute to a legend, a poetic journey that will leave you mesmerized and wanting more. We lost Munawwar Rana on 14 January 2024. A luminary in the realm of Urdu literature, Rana's profound verses resonated with the depths of human emotion, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of readers and listeners alike. Born in Rae Bareli, India, in 1949, Munawwar Rana's poetic journey was a testament to the power of words to transcend boundaries. His eloquent expression and poignant verses delved into the complexities of life, love, and societal issues, capturing the essence of the human experience. Explore the rich tapestry of Rana's literary contributions through iconic collections like 'Muhajirnama,' 'Shahdaba,' and 'Bagh.' His words were not mere poetry; they were a mirror to the human experience, offering solace and inspiration to generations. Rest in poetry, maestro! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 20 Jan 2024 04:55:06 -0000 In Memory of Munawwar Rana: A Tribute to the Iconic Urdu Poet full The Quint This Urdunama episode is a tribute to a legend, a poetic journey that will leave you mesmerized and wanting more. We lost Munawwar Rana on 14 January 2024. A luminary in the realm of Urdu literature, Rana's profound verses resonated with the depths of human emotion, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of readers and listeners alike. Born in Rae Bareli, India, in 1949, Munawwar Rana's poetic journey was a testament to the power of words to transcend boundaries. His eloquent expression and poignant verses delved into the complexities of life, love, and societal issues, capturing the essence of the human experience. Explore the rich tapestry of Rana's literary contributions through iconic collections like 'Muhajirnama,' 'Shahdaba,' and 'Bagh.' His words were not mere poetry; they were a mirror to the human experience, offering solace and inspiration to generations. Rest in poetry, maestro! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This Urdunama episode is a tribute to a legend, a poetic journey that will leave you mesmerized and wanting more. We lost Munawwar Rana on 14 January 2024. A luminary in the realm of Urdu literature, Rana's profound verses resonated with the depths of human emotion, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of readers and listeners alike.

Born in Rae Bareli, India, in 1949, Munawwar Rana's poetic journey was a testament to the power of words to transcend boundaries. His eloquent expression and poignant verses delved into the complexities of life, love, and societal issues, capturing the essence of the human experience.

Explore the rich tapestry of Rana's literary contributions through iconic collections like 'Muhajirnama,' 'Shahdaba,' and 'Bagh.' His words were not mere poetry; they were a mirror to the human experience, offering solace and inspiration to generations.

Rest in poetry, maestro!

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]]> 876 no Let Words Come Alive in the 'Kitaab' of Life https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/urdunama-kitaab-poetry-shayari In this special episode of Urdunama, Fabeha delves into the captivating realm of 'kitaab', the very essence of knowledge and imagination. Join us as we explore the world of books as a metaphorical embodiment of knowledge, wisdom and life in general. Listen till the end as Fabeha reads poetry by Ahmad Faraz and Ejaaz Tawakkal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 14 Jan 2024 00:30:00 -0000 Let Words Come Alive in the 'Kitaab' of Life full The Quint In this special episode of Urdunama, Fabeha delves into the captivating realm of 'kitaab', the very essence of knowledge and imagination. Join us as we explore the world of books as a metaphorical embodiment of knowledge, wisdom and life in general. Listen till the end as Fabeha reads poetry by Ahmad Faraz and Ejaaz Tawakkal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this special episode of Urdunama, Fabeha delves into the captivating realm of 'kitaab', the very essence of knowledge and imagination. Join us as we explore the world of books as a metaphorical embodiment of knowledge, wisdom and life in general.

Listen till the end as Fabeha reads poetry by Ahmad Faraz and Ejaaz Tawakkal.

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]]> 774 no The Spark of a New 'Aghaz' in Urdu Shayari https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/agaaz-happy-new-year-poetry-ahmad-faraz In the first Urdunama of 2024, Fabeha Syed ignites a conversation about 'Aghaz,' the Urdu word for 'beginning.' 'Aghaz' is not just a starting point, but a potent spark that ignites possibilities, fuels dreams, and propels us forward into the unknown. Listen till the end as she reads poetry by Ahmad Faraz and Kafeel Aazar Amrohvi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 07 Jan 2024 08:35:39 -0000 The Spark of a New 'Aghaz' in Urdu Shayari full The Quint In the first Urdunama of 2024, Fabeha Syed ignites a conversation about 'Aghaz,' the Urdu word for 'beginning.' 'Aghaz' is not just a starting point, but a potent spark that ignites possibilities, fuels dreams, and propels us forward into the unknown. Listen till the end as she reads poetry by Ahmad Faraz and Kafeel Aazar Amrohvi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the first Urdunama of 2024, Fabeha Syed ignites a conversation about 'Aghaz,' the Urdu word for 'beginning.' 'Aghaz' is not just a starting point, but a potent spark that ignites possibilities, fuels dreams, and propels us forward into the unknown.

Listen till the end as she reads poetry by Ahmad Faraz and Kafeel Aazar Amrohvi.

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]]> 625 no Dealing With the Burden of ‘Ilzaam’ in Urdu Poetry https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/ilzaam-blame-accusation-urdu-poetry-shayari-podcast In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed unfurls the intricate layers of the Urdu word 'Ilzaam', meaning 'blame' or 'accusation'. It's a word that carries a weight of suspicion, hurt, and sometimes even injustice. Fabeha opens the episode with a personal anecdote, recalling a familiar scene: her mother's accusing gaze as a misplaced winter scarf sparks a flurry of 'Ilzaam'. This relatable moment sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how 'Ilzaam' manifests in our lives and takes on different forms in the world of Urdu poetry. Through the verses of renowned poets like Sahir Ludhianvi, we'll traverse the emotional landscape of 'Ilzaam'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 23 Dec 2023 00:30:00 -0000 Dealing With the Burden of ‘Ilzaam’ in Urdu Poetry full The Quint In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed unfurls the intricate layers of the Urdu word 'Ilzaam', meaning 'blame' or 'accusation'. It's a word that carries a weight of suspicion, hurt, and sometimes even injustice. Fabeha opens the episode with a personal anecdote, recalling a familiar scene: her mother's accusing gaze as a misplaced winter scarf sparks a flurry of 'Ilzaam'. This relatable moment sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how 'Ilzaam' manifests in our lives and takes on different forms in the world of Urdu poetry. Through the verses of renowned poets like Sahir Ludhianvi, we'll traverse the emotional landscape of 'Ilzaam'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed unfurls the intricate layers of the Urdu word 'Ilzaam', meaning 'blame' or 'accusation'. It's a word that carries a weight of suspicion, hurt, and sometimes even injustice.

Fabeha opens the episode with a personal anecdote, recalling a familiar scene: her mother's accusing gaze as a misplaced winter scarf sparks a flurry of 'Ilzaam'. This relatable moment sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how 'Ilzaam' manifests in our lives and takes on different forms in the world of Urdu poetry.

Through the verses of renowned poets like Sahir Ludhianvi, we'll traverse the emotional landscape of 'Ilzaam'.

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]]> 887 no Before the Year Ends, Let's Finish Ek 'Adhoora' Kaam! https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/ek-adhoora-kaam-song-poetry-urdunama-poetry Fabeha Syed explores the poignant concept of 'Adhoora,' or 'unfinished,' in Urdu poetry. This evocative term captures the incompleteness and impermanence that are inherent aspects of human existence. Through the verses of renowned poets like Jan Nisar Akhtar and Javed Akhtar, we'll delve into the various shades of Adhoora. The episode is also joined by our in-house 'tuntuna' man Prateek Lidhoo for a rendition of 'Ek Adhoora Kaam' from the film 'Ram Prasad Ki Tehrvi.' This soulful rendition perfectly captures the yearning and unfulfilled desires at the heart of 'Adhoora.' Listen till the end! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 09 Dec 2023 00:30:00 -0000 Before the Year Ends, Let's Finish Ek 'Adhoora' Kaam! full The Quint Fabeha Syed explores the poignant concept of 'Adhoora,' or 'unfinished,' in Urdu poetry. This evocative term captures the incompleteness and impermanence that are inherent aspects of human existence. Through the verses of renowned poets like Jan Nisar Akhtar and Javed Akhtar, we'll delve into the various shades of Adhoora. The episode is also joined by our in-house 'tuntuna' man Prateek Lidhoo for a rendition of 'Ek Adhoora Kaam' from the film 'Ram Prasad Ki Tehrvi.' This soulful rendition perfectly captures the yearning and unfulfilled desires at the heart of 'Adhoora.' Listen till the end! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fabeha Syed explores the poignant concept of 'Adhoora,' or 'unfinished,' in Urdu poetry. This evocative term captures the incompleteness and impermanence that are inherent aspects of human existence.

Through the verses of renowned poets like Jan Nisar Akhtar and Javed Akhtar, we'll delve into the various shades of Adhoora. The episode is also joined by our in-house 'tuntuna' man Prateek Lidhoo for a rendition of 'Ek Adhoora Kaam' from the film 'Ram Prasad Ki Tehrvi.' This soulful rendition perfectly captures the yearning and unfulfilled desires at the heart of 'Adhoora.'

Listen till the end!

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]]> 859 no The Many 'Mausams' in Urdu Shayari https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/mausam-whether-seasons-urdunama-poetry In this captivating episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed embarks on a journey through the ever-changing landscapes of Mausam (weather in Urdu), exploring its profound influence on Urdu poetry. Mausam is not merely a physical phenomenon; it is a living, breathing entity that weaves itself into the very fabric of Urdu verses. Poets have long drawn inspiration from the transformative power of weather, using it as a metaphor for the human experience, capturing its beauty, its harshness, and its relentless cycle of change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 02 Dec 2023 17:51:39 -0000 The Many 'Mausams' in Urdu Shayari full The Quint In this captivating episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed embarks on a journey through the ever-changing landscapes of Mausam (weather in Urdu), exploring its profound influence on Urdu poetry. Mausam is not merely a physical phenomenon; it is a living, breathing entity that weaves itself into the very fabric of Urdu verses. Poets have long drawn inspiration from the transformative power of weather, using it as a metaphor for the human experience, capturing its beauty, its harshness, and its relentless cycle of change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this captivating episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed embarks on a journey through the ever-changing landscapes of Mausam (weather in Urdu), exploring its profound influence on Urdu poetry.

Mausam is not merely a physical phenomenon; it is a living, breathing entity that weaves itself into the very fabric of Urdu verses. Poets have long drawn inspiration from the transformative power of weather, using it as a metaphor for the human experience, capturing its beauty, its harshness, and its relentless cycle of change.

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]]> 761 no Deedar: Glimpses of Longing in Urdu Shayari https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/deedar-deedaar-urdu-poetry-shayri-urdunama In this week's episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the depths of the Urdu word 'Deedar,' a term that signifies a profound 'sight' or 'vision' often associated with the beloved. Deedar is a word that carries immense weight and longing, representing both the physical act of seeing and the spiritual yearning for connection. Syed will explore the different ways in which Deedar is used in Urdu poetry, taking listeners on a journey through verses that express the burning desire for a glimpse of the beloved, the joy of reunion after separation, and the sorrow of unfulfilled longing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 25 Nov 2023 00:30:00 -0000 Deedar: Glimpses of Longing in Urdu Shayari full The Quint In this week's episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the depths of the Urdu word 'Deedar,' a term that signifies a profound 'sight' or 'vision' often associated with the beloved. Deedar is a word that carries immense weight and longing, representing both the physical act of seeing and the spiritual yearning for connection. Syed will explore the different ways in which Deedar is used in Urdu poetry, taking listeners on a journey through verses that express the burning desire for a glimpse of the beloved, the joy of reunion after separation, and the sorrow of unfulfilled longing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this week's episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the depths of the Urdu word 'Deedar,' a term that signifies a profound 'sight' or 'vision' often associated with the beloved. Deedar is a word that carries immense weight and longing, representing both the physical act of seeing and the spiritual yearning for connection.

Syed will explore the different ways in which Deedar is used in Urdu poetry, taking listeners on a journey through verses that express the burning desire for a glimpse of the beloved, the joy of reunion after separation, and the sorrow of unfulfilled longing.

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]]> 669 no Azmaish: The Test of Urdu Poetry https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/azmaish-test-trial-urdu-poetry-urdunama In this week's episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores the Urdu word "azmaish," meaning "test" or "trial." Azmaish is a powerful and evocative word, with many different meanings and connotations. It can refer to a literal test, such as an exam or a challenge, but it can also be used to describe more abstract concepts such as temptation, adversity, or even spiritual growth. Syed will discuss the different ways in which azmaish is used in Urdu poetry, and will read some of her favorite poems that feature this word. She will also explore the cultural significance of azmaish in Urdu culture, and how it has been used to express a wide range of human emotions, from fear and despair to hope and resilience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 11 Nov 2023 08:45:26 -0000 Azmaish: The Test of Urdu Poetry full The Quint In this week's episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores the Urdu word "azmaish," meaning "test" or "trial." Azmaish is a powerful and evocative word, with many different meanings and connotations. It can refer to a literal test, such as an exam or a challenge, but it can also be used to describe more abstract concepts such as temptation, adversity, or even spiritual growth. Syed will discuss the different ways in which azmaish is used in Urdu poetry, and will read some of her favorite poems that feature this word. She will also explore the cultural significance of azmaish in Urdu culture, and how it has been used to express a wide range of human emotions, from fear and despair to hope and resilience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this week's episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores the Urdu word "azmaish," meaning "test" or "trial." Azmaish is a powerful and evocative word, with many different meanings and connotations. It can refer to a literal test, such as an exam or a challenge, but it can also be used to describe more abstract concepts such as temptation, adversity, or even spiritual growth.

Syed will discuss the different ways in which azmaish is used in Urdu poetry, and will read some of her favorite poems that feature this word. She will also explore the cultural significance of azmaish in Urdu culture, and how it has been used to express a wide range of human emotions, from fear and despair to hope and resilience.

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]]> 758 no Are You a ‘Deewana’ of Urdu Shayari? Cuz We Certainly Are! https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/deewana-urdu-poetry-shayari-urdunama In this week's episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores the Urdu word 'deewana,' meaning 'mad.' Deewana is a powerful word, with a rich and complex history. It can be used to describe someone who is passionate, obsessed, or even out of their mind. Syed will discuss the different ways in which deewana is used in Urdu poetry and will read some of her favorite poems by Ahmad Faraz, Khushbir Singh Shaad, and Mohammad-Hossein Shahriar. She will also explore the cultural significance of deewana in Urdu culture, and how it has been used to express a wide range of human emotions, from love and longing to despair and madness. Listen till the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 28 Oct 2023 01:30:00 -0000 Are You a ‘Deewana’ of Urdu Shayari? Cuz We Certainly Are! full The Quint In this week's episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores the Urdu word 'deewana,' meaning 'mad.' Deewana is a powerful word, with a rich and complex history. It can be used to describe someone who is passionate, obsessed, or even out of their mind. Syed will discuss the different ways in which deewana is used in Urdu poetry and will read some of her favorite poems by Ahmad Faraz, Khushbir Singh Shaad, and Mohammad-Hossein Shahriar. She will also explore the cultural significance of deewana in Urdu culture, and how it has been used to express a wide range of human emotions, from love and longing to despair and madness. Listen till the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this week's episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores the Urdu word 'deewana,' meaning 'mad.' Deewana is a powerful word, with a rich and complex history. It can be used to describe someone who is passionate, obsessed, or even out of their mind.

Syed will discuss the different ways in which deewana is used in Urdu poetry and will read some of her favorite poems by Ahmad Faraz, Khushbir Singh Shaad, and Mohammad-Hossein Shahriar. She will also explore the cultural significance of deewana in Urdu culture, and how it has been used to express a wide range of human emotions, from love and longing to despair and madness.

Listen till the end.

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]]> 732 no Taking Shade Under the 'Saaya' of Urdu Shayari https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/saaya-shadow-urdu-poetry-shayari In today's Urdunama, Fabeha explores the Urdu word 'saaya,' meaning 'shadow.' Saaya is a complex and evocative word, with many different meanings and nuances. It can refer to the literal shadow of a person or object, but it can also be used to describe more abstract concepts such as protection, support, or even melancholy. Fabeha digs deep into her personal life and talks about motherhood, and parental love as she reads poetry by Kaifi Azmi, Azad Gulati, and Ahmad Mushtaq. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 14 Oct 2023 00:43:05 -0000 Taking Shade Under the 'Saaya' of Urdu Shayari full The Quint In today's Urdunama, Fabeha explores the Urdu word 'saaya,' meaning 'shadow.' Saaya is a complex and evocative word, with many different meanings and nuances. It can refer to the literal shadow of a person or object, but it can also be used to describe more abstract concepts such as protection, support, or even melancholy. Fabeha digs deep into her personal life and talks about motherhood, and parental love as she reads poetry by Kaifi Azmi, Azad Gulati, and Ahmad Mushtaq. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In today's Urdunama, Fabeha explores the Urdu word 'saaya,' meaning 'shadow.' Saaya is a complex and evocative word, with many different meanings and nuances. It can refer to the literal shadow of a person or object, but it can also be used to describe more abstract concepts such as protection, support, or even melancholy.

Fabeha digs deep into her personal life and talks about motherhood, and parental love as she reads poetry by Kaifi Azmi, Azad Gulati, and Ahmad Mushtaq.

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]]> 918 no It is Our Ability to 'Shak' That Makes Us Human https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/shak-urdunama-poetry-shayri-urdu Your beloved show has been away for a few weeks because of a new addition to the Urdunama family. This week marks the debut of Fabeha's son Musa on the show, as she joins back to talk about a fundamental concept of 'shak', or doubt. The episode starts with "I think, therefore I am", a quote by French philosopher René Descartes, and how the fact that we can doubt and question things around us makes us human. Listen till the end as Fabeha reads poetry by Zubair Ali Tabish, Gulzar, and Javed Akhtar. Apologies for the Break, Urdunama is Back Without any 'Shak' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 07 Oct 2023 07:21:47 -0000 It is Our Ability to 'Shak' That Makes Us Human full The Quint Your beloved show has been away for a few weeks because of a new addition to the Urdunama family. This week marks the debut of Fabeha's son Musa on the show, as she joins back to talk about a fundamental concept of 'shak', or doubt. The episode starts with "I think, therefore I am", a quote by French philosopher René Descartes, and how the fact that we can doubt and question things around us makes us human. Listen till the end as Fabeha reads poetry by Zubair Ali Tabish, Gulzar, and Javed Akhtar. Apologies for the Break, Urdunama is Back Without any 'Shak' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Your beloved show has been away for a few weeks because of a new addition to the Urdunama family. This week marks the debut of Fabeha's son Musa on the show, as she joins back to talk about a fundamental concept of 'shak', or doubt.

The episode starts with "I think, therefore I am", a quote by French philosopher René Descartes, and how the fact that we can doubt and question things around us makes us human.

Listen till the end as Fabeha reads poetry by Zubair Ali Tabish, Gulzar, and Javed Akhtar. Apologies for the Break, Urdunama is Back Without any 'Shak'

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]]> 914 no In Life, You Gotta Have 'Aitbaar' in Each Other's Humanity https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/aitbaar-urdu-poetry-gulzar-shayri-urdunama-podcast In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores the meaning of the Urdu word 'aitbaar', which means faith or trust. She discusses how important it is to have trust in others, and how this can lead to stronger relationships, communities, and societies. Fabeha reads out poems by Urdu poets like Gulzar, who have beautifully captured the essence of trust. She also shares her experiences of how trust has helped her in her life. This episode is a reminder of the power of trust, and how it can enrich our lives in many ways. If you're looking for a podcast that will inspire you to be more trusting, then this is the episode for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 16 Sep 2023 01:30:00 -0000 In Life, You Gotta Have 'Aitbaar' in Each Other's Humanity full The Quint In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores the meaning of the Urdu word 'aitbaar', which means faith or trust. She discusses how important it is to have trust in others, and how this can lead to stronger relationships, communities, and societies. Fabeha reads out poems by Urdu poets like Gulzar, who have beautifully captured the essence of trust. She also shares her experiences of how trust has helped her in her life. This episode is a reminder of the power of trust, and how it can enrich our lives in many ways. If you're looking for a podcast that will inspire you to be more trusting, then this is the episode for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores the meaning of the Urdu word 'aitbaar', which means faith or trust. She discusses how important it is to have trust in others, and how this can lead to stronger relationships, communities, and societies.

Fabeha reads out poems by Urdu poets like Gulzar, who have beautifully captured the essence of trust. She also shares her experiences of how trust has helped her in her life.

This episode is a reminder of the power of trust, and how it can enrich our lives in many ways. If you're looking for a podcast that will inspire you to be more trusting, then this is the episode for you.

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]]> 1162 no Irshad Kamil: The Nadaan Parinda of Hindi Film Music https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/irshad-kamil-lyricist-film-music-rahman-urdu-poetry In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed talks about the poetry of Irshad Kamil. Kamil is one of the most popular Indian poets of recent times, and his work has been featured in many successful Hindi films. He has worked with music directors like AR Rahman, Vishal-Shekhar, Pritam, and many more.Fabeha discusses Kamil's unique style of writing, which combines simple language with complex emotions. She also talks about how Kamil's poetry has influenced Hindi film music.In addition to reading out the nazms, Prateek Lidhoo performs some beautiful songs penned by Kamil, like Jo Bhi Main, Shayad, Jagg Ghomeya, and Tu Jaane Na.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Sep 2023 08:25:06 -0000 Irshad Kamil: The Nadaan Parinda of Hindi Film Music full The Quint In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed talks about the poetry of Irshad Kamil. Kamil is one of the most popular Indian poets of recent times, and his work has been featured in many successful Hindi films. He has worked with music directors like AR Rahman, Vishal-Shekhar, Pritam, and many more.Fabeha discusses Kamil's unique style of writing, which combines simple language with complex emotions. She also talks about how Kamil's poetry has influenced Hindi film music.In addition to reading out the nazms, Prateek Lidhoo performs some beautiful songs penned by Kamil, like Jo Bhi Main, Shayad, Jagg Ghomeya, and Tu Jaane Na.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed talks about the poetry of Irshad Kamil. Kamil is one of the most popular Indian poets of recent times, and his work has been featured in many successful Hindi films. He has worked with music directors like AR Rahman, Vishal-Shekhar, Pritam, and many more.

Fabeha discusses Kamil's unique style of writing, which combines simple language with complex emotions. She also talks about how Kamil's poetry has influenced Hindi film music.

In addition to reading out the nazms, Prateek Lidhoo performs some beautiful songs penned by Kamil, like Jo Bhi Main, Shayad, Jagg Ghomeya, and Tu Jaane Na. 

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]]> 794 no This Raksha Bandhan, Remember that 'Hifazat' is a Two-Way Street https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/raksha-bandhan-rakhi-poetry-urdu-shayri Raksha Bandhan is a time for sisters to express their love and concern for their brothers. It is also a time for brothers to reaffirm their commitment to protecting their sisters. The festival reminds us of the power of love to protect us from harm. The Urdu word 'hifazat' means 'protection' or 'safeguarding.' It is a sentiment that is central to the festival of Raksha Bandhan. Listen to this podcast as Fabeha reads poetry by Munawwar Rana, Shakeel Badayuni, and Waseem Barelvi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 26 Aug 2023 01:30:00 -0000 This Raksha Bandhan, Remember that 'Hifazat' is a Two-Way Street full The Quint Raksha Bandhan is a time for sisters to express their love and concern for their brothers. It is also a time for brothers to reaffirm their commitment to protecting their sisters. The festival reminds us of the power of love to protect us from harm. The Urdu word 'hifazat' means 'protection' or 'safeguarding.' It is a sentiment that is central to the festival of Raksha Bandhan. Listen to this podcast as Fabeha reads poetry by Munawwar Rana, Shakeel Badayuni, and Waseem Barelvi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Raksha Bandhan is a time for sisters to express their love and concern for their brothers. It is also a time for brothers to reaffirm their commitment to protecting their sisters. The festival reminds us of the power of love to protect us from harm.

The Urdu word 'hifazat' means 'protection' or 'safeguarding.' It is a sentiment that is central to the festival of Raksha Bandhan. Listen to this podcast as Fabeha reads poetry by Munawwar Rana, Shakeel Badayuni, and Waseem Barelvi.

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]]> 667 no The 'Tamasha' Must Go On : Are We Performing For The World? https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/tamasha-movie-meaning-podcast-urdu-poetry Join Fabeha Syed on this episode of Urdunama as we delve deep into the concept of "tamasha" or spectacle. From Imtiaz Ali's storytelling to the nuances of human behavior, Fabeha guides us through the many meanings of "tamasha". It's not just about entertainment; it's about the myriad ways we perform for the world and even for ourselves, often forgetting our true essence.Tune in!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 19 Aug 2023 05:21:54 -0000 The 'Tamasha' Must Go On : Are We Performing For The World? full The Quint Join Fabeha Syed on this episode of Urdunama as we delve deep into the concept of "tamasha" or spectacle. From Imtiaz Ali's storytelling to the nuances of human behavior, Fabeha guides us through the many meanings of "tamasha". It's not just about entertainment; it's about the myriad ways we perform for the world and even for ourselves, often forgetting our true essence.Tune in!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Fabeha Syed on this episode of Urdunama as we delve deep into the concept of "tamasha" or spectacle. From Imtiaz Ali's storytelling to the nuances of human behavior, Fabeha guides us through the many meanings of "tamasha".

It's not just about entertainment; it's about the myriad ways we perform for the world and even for ourselves, often forgetting our true essence.

Tune in! 


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]]> 806 no Understanding Gulzar: The Poet Who Has ‘Copyright Over the Moon' https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/gulzar-urdu-shayari-poetry-film-songs-lyrics Whether you're a die-hard fan or just curious about the magic of Urdu poetry, this episode of Urdunama is your golden ticket. Fabeha Syed and Dr. Saba Mahmood Bashir are here to blow your mind, ignite your passion for words, and leave you with that warm, fuzzy feeling only poetry can deliver. From poetry challenging social norms to children's poetry about flowers blooming in 'chaddis', we're covering it all. Expect laughter, introspection, and maybe even a tear or two as we unravel the layers of Gulzar's genius. Grab your favorite cup of chai, get comfy, and let the poetic symphony begin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 12 Aug 2023 01:30:00 -0000 Understanding Gulzar: The Poet Who Has ‘Copyright Over the Moon' full The Quint Whether you're a die-hard fan or just curious about the magic of Urdu poetry, this episode of Urdunama is your golden ticket. Fabeha Syed and Dr. Saba Mahmood Bashir are here to blow your mind, ignite your passion for words, and leave you with that warm, fuzzy feeling only poetry can deliver. From poetry challenging social norms to children's poetry about flowers blooming in 'chaddis', we're covering it all. Expect laughter, introspection, and maybe even a tear or two as we unravel the layers of Gulzar's genius. Grab your favorite cup of chai, get comfy, and let the poetic symphony begin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Whether you're a die-hard fan or just curious about the magic of Urdu poetry, this episode of Urdunama is your golden ticket. Fabeha Syed and Dr. Saba Mahmood Bashir are here to blow your mind, ignite your passion for words, and leave you with that warm, fuzzy feeling only poetry can deliver.

From poetry challenging social norms to children's poetry about flowers blooming in 'chaddis', we're covering it all. Expect laughter, introspection, and maybe even a tear or two as we unravel the layers of Gulzar's genius. Grab your favorite cup of chai, get comfy, and let the poetic symphony begin!

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]]> 1390 no Badan Pe Sitare Lapete Hue... The Connection Between Soul and The Body https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/badan-pe-sitare-lapete-hue-urdu-poetry-podcast On this episode of Urdunama, we explore the poetry around badan, meaning the body and it's connection with attraction, intimacy and sensuality. Featuring nazms, songs and shayari by Nida Fazli, Rahat Indori, Jan Nisar Akhtar and more; tune into this special episode of Urdunama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 05 Aug 2023 00:30:00 -0000 Badan Pe Sitare Lapete Hue... The Connection Between Soul and The Body full The Quint On this episode of Urdunama, we explore the poetry around badan, meaning the body and it's connection with attraction, intimacy and sensuality. Featuring nazms, songs and shayari by Nida Fazli, Rahat Indori, Jan Nisar Akhtar and more; tune into this special episode of Urdunama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this episode of Urdunama, we explore the poetry around badan, meaning the body and it's connection with attraction, intimacy and sensuality. Featuring nazms, songs and shayari by Nida Fazli, Rahat Indori, Jan Nisar Akhtar and more; tune into this special episode of Urdunama.

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]]> 1172 no How to Make Our Boring Lives More 'Dilchasp' https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/dilchasp-urdu-poetry-shayri-podcast The Urdu word dilchasp is derived from the Persian roots dil (heart) and chasp (to please). The word literally means "heart-pleasing" or "heart-warming." Dilchasp can be used to describe anything that is pleasing or enjoyable, such as a beautiful sight, a delicious meal, or a kind gesture. The word can also be used to describe a person who is charming or witty. In Urdu poetry, dilchasp is often used to describe the beauty of a beloved. In this episode of Urdunama, host Fabeha Syed explains the meaning of the word, and how it is used in everyday conversation. Syed also discusses how dilchasp can be used in poetry and literature by greats like Kaifi Azmi and Javed Akhtar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 29 Jul 2023 01:30:00 -0000 How to Make Our Boring Lives More 'Dilchasp' full The Quint The Urdu word dilchasp is derived from the Persian roots dil (heart) and chasp (to please). The word literally means "heart-pleasing" or "heart-warming." Dilchasp can be used to describe anything that is pleasing or enjoyable, such as a beautiful sight, a delicious meal, or a kind gesture. The word can also be used to describe a person who is charming or witty. In Urdu poetry, dilchasp is often used to describe the beauty of a beloved. In this episode of Urdunama, host Fabeha Syed explains the meaning of the word, and how it is used in everyday conversation. Syed also discusses how dilchasp can be used in poetry and literature by greats like Kaifi Azmi and Javed Akhtar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Urdu word dilchasp is derived from the Persian roots dil (heart) and chasp (to please). The word literally means "heart-pleasing" or "heart-warming." Dilchasp can be used to describe anything that is pleasing or enjoyable, such as a beautiful sight, a delicious meal, or a kind gesture. The word can also be used to describe a person who is charming or witty.

In Urdu poetry, dilchasp is often used to describe the beauty of a beloved. In this episode of Urdunama, host Fabeha Syed explains the meaning of the word, and how it is used in everyday conversation. Syed also discusses how dilchasp can be used in poetry and literature by greats like Kaifi Azmi and Javed Akhtar.

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]]> 830 no Anand Bakshi: The Lyricist Who Made Hindi Cinema Sing https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/anand-bakshi-lyricist-legacy-urdu-poetry Anand Bakshi was born on 21 July 1930. In this episode of Urdunama, host Fabeha Syed talks about the lyrical legacy of Anand Bakshi. She reads out some of her favorite songs by Bakshi, including 'Chingari Koi Bhadke' from Amar Prem, and 'Mehandi Lagake Rakhna' from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. Syed also discusses Bakshi's contribution to Hindi cinema, and how his songs have touched the hearts of millions of people around the world.  If you are a fan of Hindi cinema, or if you simply enjoy beautiful lyrics, then you will love this episode of Urdunama. This is a must-listen for anyone who loves Hindi film music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 22 Jul 2023 04:52:29 -0000 Anand Bakshi: The Lyricist Who Made Hindi Cinema Sing full The Quint Anand Bakshi was born on 21 July 1930. In this episode of Urdunama, host Fabeha Syed talks about the lyrical legacy of Anand Bakshi. She reads out some of her favorite songs by Bakshi, including 'Chingari Koi Bhadke' from Amar Prem, and 'Mehandi Lagake Rakhna' from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. Syed also discusses Bakshi's contribution to Hindi cinema, and how his songs have touched the hearts of millions of people around the world.  If you are a fan of Hindi cinema, or if you simply enjoy beautiful lyrics, then you will love this episode of Urdunama. This is a must-listen for anyone who loves Hindi film music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Anand Bakshi was born on 21 July 1930.

In this episode of Urdunama, host Fabeha Syed talks about the lyrical legacy of Anand Bakshi. She reads out some of her favorite songs by Bakshi, including 'Chingari Koi Bhadke' from Amar Prem, and 'Mehandi Lagake Rakhna' from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. Syed also discusses Bakshi's contribution to Hindi cinema, and how his songs have touched the hearts of millions of people around the world. 

If you are a fan of Hindi cinema, or if you simply enjoy beautiful lyrics, then you will love this episode of Urdunama. This is a must-listen for anyone who loves Hindi film music.

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]]> 858 no Understanding 'Fanaa', Beyond the Aamir-Kajol Film https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/fanaa-aamir-khan-kajol-urdunama-podcast-poetry-shayri In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores the intricacies of the Urdu word Fanaa. Fanaa is a complex idea with a rich history. It can mean to be annihilated, to be destroyed, or to be consumed by something else. But it can also mean to be transformed, to be liberated, or to be at peace. Fabeha discusses how the word has been used in literature, poetry, and music. Listen till the end!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 15 Jul 2023 01:30:00 -0000 Understanding 'Fanaa', Beyond the Aamir-Kajol Film full The Quint In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores the intricacies of the Urdu word Fanaa. Fanaa is a complex idea with a rich history. It can mean to be annihilated, to be destroyed, or to be consumed by something else. But it can also mean to be transformed, to be liberated, or to be at peace. Fabeha discusses how the word has been used in literature, poetry, and music. Listen till the end!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores the intricacies of the Urdu word Fanaa.

Fanaa is a complex idea with a rich history. It can mean to be annihilated, to be destroyed, or to be consumed by something else. But it can also mean to be transformed, to be liberated, or to be at peace.

Fabeha discusses how the word has been used in literature, poetry, and music. Listen till the end! 

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]]> 860 no The Rain, Monsoon Sky and 'Abr' in Urdu Poetry & Life https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/abr-clouds-monsoon-urdu-poetry-podcast Welcome the monsoon season this year with a cup of chai or coffee, a plate of steaming hot pakoras and this episode of Urdunama on 'abr' meaning 'clouds'. Fabeha reads out some poetry, nazms and shayari by Faiz, Gulzar, Mirza Ghalib and others.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 08 Jul 2023 02:30:00 -0000 The Rain, Monsoon Sky and 'Abr' in Urdu Poetry & Life full The Quint Welcome the monsoon season this year with a cup of chai or coffee, a plate of steaming hot pakoras and this episode of Urdunama on 'abr' meaning 'clouds'. Fabeha reads out some poetry, nazms and shayari by Faiz, Gulzar, Mirza Ghalib and others.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Welcome the monsoon season this year with a cup of chai or coffee, a plate of steaming hot pakoras and this episode of Urdunama on 'abr' meaning 'clouds'. Fabeha reads out some poetry, nazms and shayari by Faiz, Gulzar, Mirza Ghalib and others. 

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]]> 1186 Are We Too Worried About the 'Anjaam' Of Our Stories? https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/anjaam-consequences-urdunama-podcast-fabeha 'Anjaam' meaning consequences or results; is a word that you might spot in a lot of iconic shayaris, nazms and ghazals. Tune into this episode of Urdunama, where I talk about all kinds of endings- good, bad, and the unsaid.P.S. This episode also has an interesting anecdote from Sahir Ludhianvi's love life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 24 Jun 2023 01:30:00 -0000 Are We Too Worried About the 'Anjaam' Of Our Stories? full The Quint 'Anjaam' meaning consequences or results; is a word that you might spot in a lot of iconic shayaris, nazms and ghazals. Tune into this episode of Urdunama, where I talk about all kinds of endings- good, bad, and the unsaid.P.S. This episode also has an interesting anecdote from Sahir Ludhianvi's love life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 'Anjaam' meaning consequences or results; is a word that you might spot in a lot of iconic shayaris, nazms and ghazals. Tune into this episode of Urdunama, where I talk about all kinds of endings- good, bad, and the unsaid.

P.S. This episode also has an interesting anecdote from Sahir Ludhianvi's love life. 


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]]> 1357 Revisiting Hemant Kumar's Legendary Career With a Musical Medley https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/hemant-kumar-songs-medley-music-birthday In this episode of Urdunama, we want to trip on Hemant Kumar's legendary career. June 16 is Hemant Da's birthday. His soulful, yet intense music has had a lasting impact on Indian culture, and his songs continue to be enjoyed by people all over the world. Let us celebrate the legend with a musical medley of his biggest hits, reading some of the amazing Urdu poetry he lent his voice to. Thank you Hemant Da for making our lives melodious. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 17 Jun 2023 02:30:00 -0000 Revisiting Hemant Kumar's Legendary Career With a Musical Medley full The Quint In this episode of Urdunama, we want to trip on Hemant Kumar's legendary career. June 16 is Hemant Da's birthday. His soulful, yet intense music has had a lasting impact on Indian culture, and his songs continue to be enjoyed by people all over the world. Let us celebrate the legend with a musical medley of his biggest hits, reading some of the amazing Urdu poetry he lent his voice to. Thank you Hemant Da for making our lives melodious. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode of Urdunama, we want to trip on Hemant Kumar's legendary career. June 16 is Hemant Da's birthday. His soulful, yet intense music has had a lasting impact on Indian culture, and his songs continue to be enjoyed by people all over the world.

Let us celebrate the legend with a musical medley of his biggest hits, reading some of the amazing Urdu poetry he lent his voice to. Thank you Hemant Da for making our lives melodious.

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]]> 885 no From Ghalib to Badayuni, Here Are Some Gems on the Beauty of 'Izhaar' https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/ghalib-badayuni-izhaar-urdu-poetry-urdunama-podcast All the artform is the expression of the artist behind it. And it's the way of izhaare-e-khayal or the expression of thought that paves the way to that art's success. The art that we focus on in this series is poetry. From Mirza Ghalib to Shakeel Badayuni, here is how to express when in love or distress.Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 10 Jun 2023 04:31:26 -0000 From Ghalib to Badayuni, Here Are Some Gems on the Beauty of 'Izhaar' full The Quint All the artform is the expression of the artist behind it. And it's the way of izhaare-e-khayal or the expression of thought that paves the way to that art's success. The art that we focus on in this series is poetry. From Mirza Ghalib to Shakeel Badayuni, here is how to express when in love or distress.Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices All the artform is the expression of the artist behind it. And it's the way of izhaare-e-khayal or the expression of thought that paves the way to that art's success. The art that we focus on in this series is poetry. From Mirza Ghalib to Shakeel Badayuni, here is how to express when in love or distress.

Tune in!

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]]> 1159 no Sometimes, Poetry Can Solve Every 'Masla' in Life https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/masla-masala-urdu-poetry-shayri-urdunama-podcast 'Masla' is used to refer to a problem, an issue, or a matter that requires attention or resolution. It embodies the notion of a challenge or complication that demands careful consideration, analysis, and often, deliberation among individuals or groups. 'Masla' can encompass various aspects of life, including personal, social, political, or even spiritual matters. Tune in to this episode of Urdunama as Fabeha reads Sahir, Ahmad Faraz, Abbas Tabish, and others.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 03 Jun 2023 01:30:00 -0000 Sometimes, Poetry Can Solve Every 'Masla' in Life full The Quint 'Masla' is used to refer to a problem, an issue, or a matter that requires attention or resolution. It embodies the notion of a challenge or complication that demands careful consideration, analysis, and often, deliberation among individuals or groups. 'Masla' can encompass various aspects of life, including personal, social, political, or even spiritual matters. Tune in to this episode of Urdunama as Fabeha reads Sahir, Ahmad Faraz, Abbas Tabish, and others.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 'Masla' is used to refer to a problem, an issue, or a matter that requires attention or resolution. It embodies the notion of a challenge or complication that demands careful consideration, analysis, and often, deliberation among individuals or groups. 'Masla' can encompass various aspects of life, including personal, social, political, or even spiritual matters.

Tune in to this episode of Urdunama as Fabeha reads Sahir, Ahmad Faraz, Abbas Tabish, and others.  

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]]> 1090 no How Urdu Shayri Teaches Us To Live Life With ‘Mauj’ https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/mauj-urdu-poetry-shayri-fun-joy-podcast-urdunama In today's Urdunama, we delve into the beautiful Urdu word 'Mauj,' which embodies joy, exuberance, and the undulating waves of life. Derived from Persian, 'Mauj' symbolizes the dynamic nature of existence and is often used in Urdu poetry to depict moments of bliss and celebration.  Listen till the end as I read poetry by Asghar Gondvi, Parveen Shakir, and Majrooh Sultanpuri. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 27 May 2023 01:30:00 -0000 How Urdu Shayri Teaches Us To Live Life With ‘Mauj’ full The Quint In today's Urdunama, we delve into the beautiful Urdu word 'Mauj,' which embodies joy, exuberance, and the undulating waves of life. Derived from Persian, 'Mauj' symbolizes the dynamic nature of existence and is often used in Urdu poetry to depict moments of bliss and celebration.  Listen till the end as I read poetry by Asghar Gondvi, Parveen Shakir, and Majrooh Sultanpuri. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In today's Urdunama, we delve into the beautiful Urdu word 'Mauj,' which embodies joy, exuberance, and the undulating waves of life. Derived from Persian, 'Mauj' symbolizes the dynamic nature of existence and is often used in Urdu poetry to depict moments of bliss and celebration. 

Listen till the end as I read poetry by Asghar Gondvi, Parveen Shakir, and Majrooh Sultanpuri.

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]]> 945 no Truths of Life: You are 'Kaabil' to Achieve Great Things https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/kaabil-qaabil-deserving-urdu-poetry-shayari 'Kaabil', meaning capable or deserving, is a word we tend to forget. We perhaps are overlooking the limitless possibilities that lay ahead, and to be capable and deserving means that we should embrace them. After all, if we don't try, we will never know what we are made of and what we are capable of. Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads ashaar that talk of various capabilities and inabilities of a shayar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 13 May 2023 01:30:00 -0000 Truths of Life: You are 'Kaabil' to Achieve Great Things full The Quint 'Kaabil', meaning capable or deserving, is a word we tend to forget. We perhaps are overlooking the limitless possibilities that lay ahead, and to be capable and deserving means that we should embrace them. After all, if we don't try, we will never know what we are made of and what we are capable of. Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads ashaar that talk of various capabilities and inabilities of a shayar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 'Kaabil', meaning capable or deserving, is a word we tend to forget. We perhaps are overlooking the limitless possibilities that lay ahead, and to be capable and deserving means that we should embrace them. After all, if we don't try, we will never know what we are made of and what we are capable of.

Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads ashaar that talk of various capabilities and inabilities of a shayar.

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]]> 1155 no Mother's Day Special: The Different Love Languages of Mothers https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/mothers-day-2023-podcast-urdunama Through food, head massages, a fruit slyly slipped in your bag and sometimes through anger - mothers' expression of love is so special and heartwarming. In this episode of Urdunama, we are celebrating Mother's Day by exploring all the different ways in which they shower their children with unconditional love. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 06 May 2023 01:30:00 -0000 Mother's Day Special: The Different Love Languages of Mothers full The Quint Through food, head massages, a fruit slyly slipped in your bag and sometimes through anger - mothers' expression of love is so special and heartwarming. In this episode of Urdunama, we are celebrating Mother's Day by exploring all the different ways in which they shower their children with unconditional love. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Through food, head massages, a fruit slyly slipped in your bag and sometimes through anger - mothers' expression of love is so special and heartwarming. In this episode of Urdunama, we are celebrating Mother's Day by exploring all the different ways in which they shower their children with unconditional love. Tune in!

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]]> 1316 no 'Gustaakhi Maaf': Urdu Poetry & Many Faces of 'Badtameez Dil' https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/gustakh-urdu-poetry-meaning-podcast Gustaakhi meaning audacity, bluntness, 'bebaaki', is a virtue that allows us to set personal boundaries. How far we must go to maintain them is a matter of personal choice. But in Urdu poetry the word 'gustaakhi' comes with its own weight.  Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads some of the gems of Urdu poetry.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 29 Apr 2023 02:30:00 -0000 'Gustaakhi Maaf': Urdu Poetry & Many Faces of 'Badtameez Dil' full The Quint Gustaakhi meaning audacity, bluntness, 'bebaaki', is a virtue that allows us to set personal boundaries. How far we must go to maintain them is a matter of personal choice. But in Urdu poetry the word 'gustaakhi' comes with its own weight.  Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads some of the gems of Urdu poetry.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Gustaakhi meaning audacity, bluntness, 'bebaaki', is a virtue that allows us to set personal boundaries. How far we must go to maintain them is a matter of personal choice. But in Urdu poetry the word 'gustaakhi' comes with its own weight. 


Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads some of the gems of Urdu poetry. 

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]]> 931 no 'Zaiqa' of Life in Urdu Poetry and the Power of Taste https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/urdunama-zaiqaa-meaning-taste-podcast They say that variety is the spice of life, but how often do we find variety to help us get rid of the monotony? Hardly.  'Zaaiqa' means taste. So, to find some respite in mundane day-to-day activities, and to add some 'taste' to an otherwise boring life, it is advised to be as innovative as one can be. Tune in and learn a tip or two from poets who tell us what 'zaiqa' stands for them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 15 Apr 2023 01:30:00 -0000 'Zaiqa' of Life in Urdu Poetry and the Power of Taste full The Quint They say that variety is the spice of life, but how often do we find variety to help us get rid of the monotony? Hardly.  'Zaaiqa' means taste. So, to find some respite in mundane day-to-day activities, and to add some 'taste' to an otherwise boring life, it is advised to be as innovative as one can be. Tune in and learn a tip or two from poets who tell us what 'zaiqa' stands for them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices They say that variety is the spice of life, but how often do we find variety to help us get rid of the monotony? Hardly. 


'Zaaiqa' means taste. So, to find some respite in mundane day-to-day activities, and to add some 'taste' to an otherwise boring life, it is advised to be as innovative as one can be. Tune in and learn a tip or two from poets who tell us what 'zaiqa' stands for them. 

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]]> 975 no Love, Poetry & Reasons That Bring 'Ruswai' to the Shayar https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/urdunama-ruswai-disgrace-shayari-poetry 'Ruswai' or the theme of 'disgrace in love' has often been the extent to which a poet can go to prove the beloved, his loyalty. Tune in as we read poets like Kafeel Azaar Amrohvi, Gulzar, Arzoo Lakhnavi, among others.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:30:00 -0000 Love, Poetry & Reasons That Bring 'Ruswai' to the Shayar full The Quint 'Ruswai' or the theme of 'disgrace in love' has often been the extent to which a poet can go to prove the beloved, his loyalty. Tune in as we read poets like Kafeel Azaar Amrohvi, Gulzar, Arzoo Lakhnavi, among others.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 'Ruswai' or the theme of 'disgrace in love' has often been the extent to which a poet can go to prove the beloved, his loyalty. Tune in as we read poets like Kafeel Azaar Amrohvi, Gulzar, Arzoo Lakhnavi, among others. 

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]]> 1244 no April Fools Day Special: Urdu Poetry And The World of 'Ahmaq' https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/april-fools-day-2023-ahmq-urdunama-podcast Fools do rush in but that's what most of us do when hopelessly in love.  But in this episode we don't essentially look at the fools or 'ahmaqs' who fall in love, but what it is that one does to be qualified as a fool. Tune in as we read Saghar Khayyami's nazm, 'Alauddin ka Tarbooz' and Ahmad Hatib Siddiqui's nazm, 'Kaen Kaen Kawwa Ten Ten Mitthu'.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 01 Apr 2023 03:54:25 -0000 April Fools Day Special: Urdu Poetry And The World of 'Ahmaq' full The Quint Fools do rush in but that's what most of us do when hopelessly in love.  But in this episode we don't essentially look at the fools or 'ahmaqs' who fall in love, but what it is that one does to be qualified as a fool. Tune in as we read Saghar Khayyami's nazm, 'Alauddin ka Tarbooz' and Ahmad Hatib Siddiqui's nazm, 'Kaen Kaen Kawwa Ten Ten Mitthu'.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fools do rush in but that's what most of us do when hopelessly in love.  But in this episode we don't essentially look at the fools or 'ahmaqs' who fall in love, but what it is that one does to be qualified as a fool. Tune in as we read Saghar Khayyami's nazm, 'Alauddin ka Tarbooz' and Ahmad Hatib Siddiqui's nazm, 'Kaen Kaen Kawwa Ten Ten Mitthu'. 

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]]> 1057 no Secrets from Urdu Poetry to Understand 'Jawani' https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/jawani-jawaani-urdu-poetry-shayari-urdunama In this episode, we explore the significance of the Urdu word 'jawani,' meaning 'youth,' in poetry and how poets use it to emphasize the importance of cherishing and celebrating the vitality of life. The concept of jawani is often used as a metaphor for the pursuit of happiness and staying young at heart, with poets highlighting the fleeting nature of youth and how its spirit can help us overcome life's challenges. Through an exploration of the works of great shayars, listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the cultural significance of jawani in Urdu poetry. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 25 Mar 2023 00:30:00 -0000 Secrets from Urdu Poetry to Understand 'Jawani' full The Quint In this episode, we explore the significance of the Urdu word 'jawani,' meaning 'youth,' in poetry and how poets use it to emphasize the importance of cherishing and celebrating the vitality of life. The concept of jawani is often used as a metaphor for the pursuit of happiness and staying young at heart, with poets highlighting the fleeting nature of youth and how its spirit can help us overcome life's challenges. Through an exploration of the works of great shayars, listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the cultural significance of jawani in Urdu poetry. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, we explore the significance of the Urdu word 'jawani,' meaning 'youth,' in poetry and how poets use it to emphasize the importance of cherishing and celebrating the vitality of life.

The concept of jawani is often used as a metaphor for the pursuit of happiness and staying young at heart, with poets highlighting the fleeting nature of youth and how its spirit can help us overcome life's challenges. Through an exploration of the works of great shayars, listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the cultural significance of jawani in Urdu poetry. Tune in!

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]]> 1061 no Power of Imagination in Embracing the 'Haqeeqat' of Life https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/power-of-imagiantion-haqeeqat-urdunama-podcast Haqeeqat means reality, or truth. It is also referred to as something's or someone's state or current condition. However, the theme of reality can be explored through the poems that lay emphasis on making peace with the displeasure that comes with knowing the haqeeqat of a beloved's heart, their eyes, or even the poet's life, itself.   Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads Ghalib among other poets like Muneer Niyazi, Mohsin Naqvi, and Javed Akhtar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 18 Mar 2023 01:30:00 -0000 Power of Imagination in Embracing the 'Haqeeqat' of Life full The Quint Haqeeqat means reality, or truth. It is also referred to as something's or someone's state or current condition. However, the theme of reality can be explored through the poems that lay emphasis on making peace with the displeasure that comes with knowing the haqeeqat of a beloved's heart, their eyes, or even the poet's life, itself.   Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads Ghalib among other poets like Muneer Niyazi, Mohsin Naqvi, and Javed Akhtar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Haqeeqat means reality, or truth. It is also referred to as something's or someone's state or current condition. However, the theme of reality can be explored through the poems that lay emphasis on making peace with the displeasure that comes with knowing the haqeeqat of a beloved's heart, their eyes, or even the poet's life, itself.  


Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads Ghalib among other poets like Muneer Niyazi, Mohsin Naqvi, and Javed Akhtar.

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]]> 831 no 'Khwaab' & Poetry: Manifesting Your Goals? Dream Big. https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/urdunama-poetry-khvaab-dreams-urdu Our dreams shape our reality. But it takes a hell lot of hard work, courage, and persistence for our dreams to become reality.  Tune in as Fabeha Syed explores through the works of Nida Fazli, Qateel Shifai, and Parveen Shakir, among others.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 11 Mar 2023 03:30:00 -0000 'Khwaab' & Poetry: Manifesting Your Goals? Dream Big. full The Quint Our dreams shape our reality. But it takes a hell lot of hard work, courage, and persistence for our dreams to become reality.  Tune in as Fabeha Syed explores through the works of Nida Fazli, Qateel Shifai, and Parveen Shakir, among others.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our dreams shape our reality. But it takes a hell lot of hard work, courage, and persistence for our dreams to become reality. 


Tune in as Fabeha Syed explores through the works of Nida Fazli, Qateel Shifai, and Parveen Shakir, among others. 

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]]> 806 no Lessons from Urdu Poetry to Prepare for the 'Imtihaan' of Life https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/imtihaan-exams-urdu-poetry-jaun-elia-javed-akhtar Get ready to wake up early, switch off Instagram, and stock up on extra coffee packets, because exam season is approaching. While writing this episode, memories of my student life came back to haunt me. I'm glad I don't have to write any exams this year. But you know what, the 'imtihaan' of life is never-ending. In this episode of Urdunama, I talk about the preparation tactics of great professors like Jaun Elia, Allama Iqbal, and Javed Akhtar. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 04 Mar 2023 06:35:19 -0000 Lessons from Urdu Poetry to Prepare for the 'Imtihaan' of Life full The Quint Get ready to wake up early, switch off Instagram, and stock up on extra coffee packets, because exam season is approaching. While writing this episode, memories of my student life came back to haunt me. I'm glad I don't have to write any exams this year. But you know what, the 'imtihaan' of life is never-ending. In this episode of Urdunama, I talk about the preparation tactics of great professors like Jaun Elia, Allama Iqbal, and Javed Akhtar. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get ready to wake up early, switch off Instagram, and stock up on extra coffee packets, because exam season is approaching. While writing this episode, memories of my student life came back to haunt me. I'm glad I don't have to write any exams this year.

But you know what, the 'imtihaan' of life is never-ending. In this episode of Urdunama, I talk about the preparation tactics of great professors like Jaun Elia, Allama Iqbal, and Javed Akhtar. Tune in!

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]]> 1031 no Stages of Love Part 4: 'Visaal' or ‘Milan’ the Shayar Pines For https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/stages-of-love-part-four-visaal-union-urdunama If you have followed Urdunama so far, you must have figured by now the reasons for the shayar's angst and joy. It is usually the masla-e-hijr-o-visaal-e-yaar meaning the problems of separation and union with the beloved, that keeps the poet up at night and worries about his future with the one he feels to be in love with.  This desire of meeting the beloved sometimes gives him hope, but more often that not, it also takes that away from him.  Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads some gems by Mirza Ghalib, Amjad Islam Amjad, Faiz Ahmad Faiz, and others, and explores the different emotions these poets go through while writing about 'visaal'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 25 Feb 2023 02:39:25 -0000 Stages of Love Part 4: 'Visaal' or ‘Milan’ the Shayar Pines For full The Quint If you have followed Urdunama so far, you must have figured by now the reasons for the shayar's angst and joy. It is usually the masla-e-hijr-o-visaal-e-yaar meaning the problems of separation and union with the beloved, that keeps the poet up at night and worries about his future with the one he feels to be in love with.  This desire of meeting the beloved sometimes gives him hope, but more often that not, it also takes that away from him.  Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads some gems by Mirza Ghalib, Amjad Islam Amjad, Faiz Ahmad Faiz, and others, and explores the different emotions these poets go through while writing about 'visaal'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices If you have followed Urdunama so far, you must have figured by now the reasons for the shayar's angst and joy. It is usually the masla-e-hijr-o-visaal-e-yaar meaning the problems of separation and union with the beloved, that keeps the poet up at night and worries about his future with the one he feels to be in love with. 


This desire of meeting the beloved sometimes gives him hope, but more often that not, it also takes that away from him. 


Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads some gems by Mirza Ghalib, Amjad Islam Amjad, Faiz Ahmad Faiz, and others, and explores the different emotions these poets go through while writing about 'visaal'.

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]]> 757 no Stages of Love Part 3: 'Hijr' and Separation Anxiety in Urdu Poetry https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/stages-of-love-part-3-does-hijr-from-your-beloved 'Hijr' meaning separation, distance, judaai , is an ultimate nightmare for the shayar in Urdu poetry. In the four part series on the stages of love, Fabeha Syed explores the sufferings and pains induced by the separation-anxiety that the poet goes through. Tune in and find out why '...doori sahi jaaye na..' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 18 Feb 2023 02:30:08 -0000 Stages of Love Part 3: 'Hijr' and Separation Anxiety in Urdu Poetry full The Quint 'Hijr' meaning separation, distance, judaai , is an ultimate nightmare for the shayar in Urdu poetry. In the four part series on the stages of love, Fabeha Syed explores the sufferings and pains induced by the separation-anxiety that the poet goes through. Tune in and find out why '...doori sahi jaaye na..' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 'Hijr' meaning separation, distance, judaai , is an ultimate nightmare for the shayar in Urdu poetry. In the four part series on the stages of love, Fabeha Syed explores the sufferings and pains induced by the separation-anxiety that the poet goes through. Tune in and find out why '...doori sahi jaaye na..'

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]]> 1208 no Stages of Love Part 2: The Art of 'Kashish' in Urdu Poetry https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/kashish-attraction-urdu-poetry-shayri-urdunama The word 'Kashish' means attraction. The world of Urdu poetry looks at the art of attraction in different ways, from Wasim Barelvi to Sahir Ludhianvi to modern lyricists like Sameer, everyone has a unique way of understanding attraction.  February is considered to be the month of love. So, we decided to look at different stages of love in this 4-part series. In the previous episode about 'Nazar', the Shayar set his eyes on their beloved. Listen to this episode of Urdunama, where Fabeha talks about the feeling of being charmed by someone, and find out if this Kashish will fulfill itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 11 Feb 2023 01:17:14 -0000 Stages of Love Part 2: The Art of 'Kashish' in Urdu Poetry full The Quint The word 'Kashish' means attraction. The world of Urdu poetry looks at the art of attraction in different ways, from Wasim Barelvi to Sahir Ludhianvi to modern lyricists like Sameer, everyone has a unique way of understanding attraction.  February is considered to be the month of love. So, we decided to look at different stages of love in this 4-part series. In the previous episode about 'Nazar', the Shayar set his eyes on their beloved. Listen to this episode of Urdunama, where Fabeha talks about the feeling of being charmed by someone, and find out if this Kashish will fulfill itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The word 'Kashish' means attraction. The world of Urdu poetry looks at the art of attraction in different ways, from Wasim Barelvi to Sahir Ludhianvi to modern lyricists like Sameer, everyone has a unique way of understanding attraction. 

February is considered to be the month of love. So, we decided to look at different stages of love in this 4-part series. In the previous episode about 'Nazar', the Shayar set his eyes on their beloved. Listen to this episode of Urdunama, where Fabeha talks about the feeling of being charmed by someone, and find out if this Kashish will fulfill itself.

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]]> 895 no Stages of Love Part 1 : The First Step of Love, 'Nazar' https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/nazar-urdu-shayari-poetry-quint-urdunama 'Nazar ke saame, jigar ke paas...' 'Pehli Nazar mei, aisa jaadu kar diya...' 'Akele na bazaar jaaya karo, Nazar lag jaaegi...' The idea of 'Nazar' is one of the most extensively used concepts in Bollywood songs. Nazar can mean vision, but it can also represent an opinion or an evil eye. February is considered to be the month of love. So, we decided to look at the different stages of love in a four-part series. Tune in to this episode of Urdunama, where Fabeha talks about 'Nazar' and decodes Kaifi Azmi, Sahir Ludhianvi, and Mirza Ghalib.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 04 Feb 2023 04:37:40 -0000 Stages of Love Part 1 : The First Step of Love, 'Nazar' full The Quint 'Nazar ke saame, jigar ke paas...' 'Pehli Nazar mei, aisa jaadu kar diya...' 'Akele na bazaar jaaya karo, Nazar lag jaaegi...' The idea of 'Nazar' is one of the most extensively used concepts in Bollywood songs. Nazar can mean vision, but it can also represent an opinion or an evil eye. February is considered to be the month of love. So, we decided to look at the different stages of love in a four-part series. Tune in to this episode of Urdunama, where Fabeha talks about 'Nazar' and decodes Kaifi Azmi, Sahir Ludhianvi, and Mirza Ghalib.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 'Nazar ke saame, jigar ke paas...'

'Pehli Nazar mei, aisa jaadu kar diya...'

'Akele na bazaar jaaya karo, Nazar lag jaaegi...'

The idea of 'Nazar' is one of the most extensively used concepts in Bollywood songs. Nazar can mean vision, but it can also represent an opinion or an evil eye. February is considered to be the month of love. So, we decided to look at the different stages of love in a four-part series.

Tune in to this episode of Urdunama, where Fabeha talks about 'Nazar' and decodes Kaifi Azmi, Sahir Ludhianvi, and Mirza Ghalib. 

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]]> 1115 no What Is 'Watan' For You - A Border, Piece of Land, or Emotion? https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/what-is-watan-for-you-a-border-piece-of-land-or-em Watan, meaning a country, also means home, a place of residence. In Urdu poetry, nazms like 'Bachhe ki dua', and 'Parinde ki Fariyad', beautifully capture 'Watan' as an emotion. Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads Allama Iqbal and Bismil Azeemabadi who fondly write about what Watan stands for them.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 28 Jan 2023 02:33:27 -0000 What Is 'Watan' For You - A Border, Piece of Land, or Emotion? full The Quint Watan, meaning a country, also means home, a place of residence. In Urdu poetry, nazms like 'Bachhe ki dua', and 'Parinde ki Fariyad', beautifully capture 'Watan' as an emotion. Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads Allama Iqbal and Bismil Azeemabadi who fondly write about what Watan stands for them.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Watan, meaning a country, also means home, a place of residence. In Urdu poetry, nazms like 'Bachhe ki dua', and 'Parinde ki Fariyad', beautifully capture 'Watan' as an emotion.

Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads Allama Iqbal and Bismil Azeemabadi who fondly write about what Watan stands for them.  

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]]> 904 no Kya Aapko Bhi Urdu Poetry Ka 'Shauq' Hai? https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/shauq-qala-varun-grover-urdu-poetry Qala's mesmerizing 'Shauq', written by Varun Grover is our song of the moment, because it points out the very need for various 'shauq', meaning desires and passions, in our lives. However, it also poses a question - are our desires killing us or building us?  In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed reads poets like Parveen Shakir, Faiz, and Sahir, among others, who help us figure out what our 'shauq' in our life could be.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 21 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0000 Kya Aapko Bhi Urdu Poetry Ka 'Shauq' Hai? full The Quint Qala's mesmerizing 'Shauq', written by Varun Grover is our song of the moment, because it points out the very need for various 'shauq', meaning desires and passions, in our lives. However, it also poses a question - are our desires killing us or building us?  In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed reads poets like Parveen Shakir, Faiz, and Sahir, among others, who help us figure out what our 'shauq' in our life could be.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Qala's mesmerizing 'Shauq', written by Varun Grover is our song of the moment, because it points out the very need for various 'shauq', meaning desires and passions, in our lives. However, it also poses a question - are our desires killing us or building us? 


In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed reads poets like Parveen Shakir, Faiz, and Sahir, among others, who help us figure out what our 'shauq' in our life could be. 

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]]> 1094 no Taking Notes On 'Ghodey Pe Sawaar', Inkaar in 'Qala' https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/inkier-qala-ghodey-pe-sawaar-urdunama-podcast The movie and the soundtrack of Netflix's Qala is one to be counted among the OTT's finest productions. But what does the word 'qala' mean? When pronounced as kala which means art, it becomes an instant association as the movie is about art.  Qala, however, has its origins in Arabic which means a fortress or a castle which in Hindustani is called qila. With Amit Trivedi's painfully haunting soundtrack underlying the brilliant wallpaper-like cinematography by Siddharth Divan, the movie is a sure treat for the eyes. We picked out two songs from the film for our lessons in Urdu this week. Tune in as Fabeha Syed explores the themes of inkaar and iqraar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 14 Jan 2023 02:57:01 -0000 Taking Notes On 'Ghodey Pe Sawaar', Inkaar in 'Qala' full The Quint The movie and the soundtrack of Netflix's Qala is one to be counted among the OTT's finest productions. But what does the word 'qala' mean? When pronounced as kala which means art, it becomes an instant association as the movie is about art.  Qala, however, has its origins in Arabic which means a fortress or a castle which in Hindustani is called qila. With Amit Trivedi's painfully haunting soundtrack underlying the brilliant wallpaper-like cinematography by Siddharth Divan, the movie is a sure treat for the eyes. We picked out two songs from the film for our lessons in Urdu this week. Tune in as Fabeha Syed explores the themes of inkaar and iqraar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The movie and the soundtrack of Netflix's Qala is one to be counted among the OTT's finest productions. But what does the word 'qala' mean? When pronounced as kala which means art, it becomes an instant association as the movie is about art. 


Qala, however, has its origins in Arabic which means a fortress or a castle which in Hindustani is called qila. With Amit Trivedi's painfully haunting soundtrack underlying the brilliant wallpaper-like cinematography by Siddharth Divan, the movie is a sure treat for the eyes.


We picked out two songs from the film for our lessons in Urdu this week. Tune in as Fabeha Syed explores the themes of inkaar and iqraar.

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]]> 1121 no New Year 2023: How to Party Hard & Keep the 'Khumaar' in Check https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/khumaar-urdu-poetry New year parties have always been a thing, and they should be so. In this new year special episode we try to figure out the degree of 'khumaar' that can hurt, and how much of that intoxication won't. Tune in as Fabeha Syed explores the 'khumaar' of Urdu poetry and some of its forms that are needed in matters of love and life. Enjoy and have safe fun.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 31 Dec 2022 02:51:43 -0000 New Year 2023: How to Party Hard & Keep the 'Khumaar' in Check full The Quint New year parties have always been a thing, and they should be so. In this new year special episode we try to figure out the degree of 'khumaar' that can hurt, and how much of that intoxication won't. Tune in as Fabeha Syed explores the 'khumaar' of Urdu poetry and some of its forms that are needed in matters of love and life. Enjoy and have safe fun.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices New year parties have always been a thing, and they should be so. In this new year special episode we try to figure out the degree of 'khumaar' that can hurt, and how much of that intoxication won't.

Tune in as Fabeha Syed explores the 'khumaar' of Urdu poetry and some of its forms that are needed in matters of love and life. Enjoy and have safe fun. 

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]]> 693 Remembering Ishwar Allah Through Mohammad Rafi's Soulful Bhajans https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/mohammad-rafi-bhajans-ishwar-allah Born on 24th Dec 1924, legendary singer Mohammad Rafi became the golden voice of Hindi film music whose soulful numbers include romantic songs, qawwalis, shabad kirtans, and bhajans. In this episode, we remember the maestro through his soulful bhajans. In this episode, songwriter Saurabh Gupta performs 'Ishwar Allah' on guitar. Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 24 Dec 2022 03:30:00 -0000 Remembering Ishwar Allah Through Mohammad Rafi's Soulful Bhajans full The Quint Born on 24th Dec 1924, legendary singer Mohammad Rafi became the golden voice of Hindi film music whose soulful numbers include romantic songs, qawwalis, shabad kirtans, and bhajans. In this episode, we remember the maestro through his soulful bhajans. In this episode, songwriter Saurabh Gupta performs 'Ishwar Allah' on guitar. Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Born on 24th Dec 1924, legendary singer Mohammad Rafi became the golden voice of Hindi film music whose soulful numbers include romantic songs, qawwalis, shabad kirtans, and bhajans.

In this episode, we remember the maestro through his soulful bhajans. In this episode, songwriter Saurabh Gupta performs 'Ishwar Allah' on guitar. Tune in. 

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]]> 825 If Travel Is Therapy, Then Embark On a 'Safar' That'll Heal You https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/urdunama-safar-javed-akhtar-jigar-moradabadi It's that time of the year when everyone ushers in the new beginnings by taking year-end vacations with their families, or to meet them. But a journey holds meanings other than that of travelling and vacations. For the uninitiated, it also means reflections and going deeper into self understanding.  Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads poets like Javed Akhtar, Jigar Moradabadi, Nida Fazli, and Ahmad Faraz among others for their works on self discovery, learning, and wisdom.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 17 Dec 2022 01:30:00 -0000 If Travel Is Therapy, Then Embark On a 'Safar' That'll Heal You full The Quint It's that time of the year when everyone ushers in the new beginnings by taking year-end vacations with their families, or to meet them. But a journey holds meanings other than that of travelling and vacations. For the uninitiated, it also means reflections and going deeper into self understanding.  Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads poets like Javed Akhtar, Jigar Moradabadi, Nida Fazli, and Ahmad Faraz among others for their works on self discovery, learning, and wisdom.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It's that time of the year when everyone ushers in the new beginnings by taking year-end vacations with their families, or to meet them. But a journey holds meanings other than that of travelling and vacations. For the uninitiated, it also means reflections and going deeper into self understanding. 


Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads poets like Javed Akhtar, Jigar Moradabadi, Nida Fazli, and Ahmad Faraz among others for their works on self discovery, learning, and wisdom. 

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]]> 1440 Jaun Elia: Heartbreak, Despair, and Some of His Best Nazms https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/heartbreaks-despair-here-are-some-gems-of-jaun-eli Syed Hussain Sibt-e-Anwar Naqvi aka Jaun Elia was a poet of many shades. His poetry emanates from his scholarly intellect that resonates with readers who can find politics, philosophy, and a heart pining for unrequited love, all coming from the pen of one person.  Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads some of his gems on heartbreak, loneliness, and despair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 10 Dec 2022 01:30:00 -0000 Jaun Elia: Heartbreak, Despair, and Some of His Best Nazms full The Quint Syed Hussain Sibt-e-Anwar Naqvi aka Jaun Elia was a poet of many shades. His poetry emanates from his scholarly intellect that resonates with readers who can find politics, philosophy, and a heart pining for unrequited love, all coming from the pen of one person.  Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads some of his gems on heartbreak, loneliness, and despair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Syed Hussain Sibt-e-Anwar Naqvi aka Jaun Elia was a poet of many shades. His poetry emanates from his scholarly intellect that resonates with readers who can find politics, philosophy, and a heart pining for unrequited love, all coming from the pen of one person. 

Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads some of his gems on heartbreak, loneliness, and despair.

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]]> 1060 Some Warm Musings For This 'Sardi' Season https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/urdunama-shayari-sardi-winter-season As the winter season sets in, a cup of warm soup, blankets and some soothing music can make most chilly nights feel like warm hugs. To add to this feeling, I am back with another episode on 'Sardi'; with shayari, poetry and as always, some singing.  Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 03 Dec 2022 01:30:00 -0000 Some Warm Musings For This 'Sardi' Season full The Quint As the winter season sets in, a cup of warm soup, blankets and some soothing music can make most chilly nights feel like warm hugs. To add to this feeling, I am back with another episode on 'Sardi'; with shayari, poetry and as always, some singing.  Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As the winter season sets in, a cup of warm soup, blankets and some soothing music can make most chilly nights feel like warm hugs. To add to this feeling, I am back with another episode on 'Sardi'; with shayari, poetry and as always, some singing. 

Tune in!

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]]> 1167 A Smile Can Set Everything Straight So, 'Tabassum', Please! https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/tabassum-smile-urdunama-poetry Veteran actor Tabassum Govil passed away in Mumbai on 18th November at the age of 78. In this episode of Urdunama, we decided to give tribute to the legend by celebrating what she will always be remembered for - Tabassum meaning smile. Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads Sahir Ludhianvi and Josh Malihabadi among others.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 26 Nov 2022 06:03:47 -0000 A Smile Can Set Everything Straight So, 'Tabassum', Please! full The Quint Veteran actor Tabassum Govil passed away in Mumbai on 18th November at the age of 78. In this episode of Urdunama, we decided to give tribute to the legend by celebrating what she will always be remembered for - Tabassum meaning smile. Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads Sahir Ludhianvi and Josh Malihabadi among others.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Veteran actor Tabassum Govil passed away in Mumbai on 18th November at the age of 78. In this episode of Urdunama, we decided to give tribute to the legend by celebrating what she will always be remembered for - Tabassum meaning smile.

Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads Sahir Ludhianvi and Josh Malihabadi among others. 

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]]> 896 no 'Qanoon' ke Haath, and The Law of Nature in Urdu Poetry https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/constitution-day-the-law-of-nature-qanoon-in-urdu On the occasion of National Constitution Day, we thought of exploring the laws of nature that govern our survival. Is anarchism the very human nature, or the essence of the 'insaani-fitrat' lies in the balancing act to survive in a society? Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads nazms from poets like Rais Amrohvi, Hosh Jaunpuri and Farhat Ehsaas.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 19 Nov 2022 02:59:40 -0000 'Qanoon' ke Haath, and The Law of Nature in Urdu Poetry full The Quint On the occasion of National Constitution Day, we thought of exploring the laws of nature that govern our survival. Is anarchism the very human nature, or the essence of the 'insaani-fitrat' lies in the balancing act to survive in a society? Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads nazms from poets like Rais Amrohvi, Hosh Jaunpuri and Farhat Ehsaas.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On the occasion of National Constitution Day, we thought of exploring the laws of nature that govern our survival. Is anarchism the very human nature, or the essence of the 'insaani-fitrat' lies in the balancing act to survive in a society?

Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads nazms from poets like Rais Amrohvi, Hosh Jaunpuri and Farhat Ehsaas. 

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]]> 811 no Don't Let the Bitterness of Reality Take Away Life's 'Shireen-ness' https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/shireen-urdu-poetry-sweet-shayari The Urdu language has a very sweet word for 'sweet', Shireen. Tune into this week's Urdunama with Fabeha, and add some sweetness to your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 12 Nov 2022 05:27:40 -0000 Don't Let the Bitterness of Reality Take Away Life's 'Shireen-ness' full The Quint The Urdu language has a very sweet word for 'sweet', Shireen. Tune into this week's Urdunama with Fabeha, and add some sweetness to your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Urdu language has a very sweet word for 'sweet', Shireen. Tune into this week's Urdunama with Fabeha, and add some sweetness to your life.

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]]> 777 no If Sky is the Limit, What Else Does 'Aasman' Mean in Urdu Poetry? https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/if-sky-is-the-limit-then-what-else-does-aasman-sta Aasman meaning sky stands for hopes and possibilities, in Urdu poetry. Sometimes it is also used in the context of heartaches and tragedies. Tune in to know the many meanings and other contexts of the sky which is limitless.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 05 Nov 2022 07:37:39 -0000 If Sky is the Limit, What Else Does 'Aasman' Mean in Urdu Poetry? full The Quint Aasman meaning sky stands for hopes and possibilities, in Urdu poetry. Sometimes it is also used in the context of heartaches and tragedies. Tune in to know the many meanings and other contexts of the sky which is limitless.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aasman meaning sky stands for hopes and possibilities, in Urdu poetry. Sometimes it is also used in the context of heartaches and tragedies.

Tune in to know the many meanings and other contexts of the sky which is limitless. 

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]]> 613 no Jashn-e-Aaseb: Bhoot-Pret and Evil Spirits https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/halloween-urdu-poetry-ghost-evitl-spirit Halloween is around the corner. So we thought, let's get spooky on this week's Urdunama. Fabeha talks about how evil spirits and the paranormal found its way in Urdu poetry. Listen till the end, warna bhoot aa jaaega!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 29 Oct 2022 05:38:10 -0000 Jashn-e-Aaseb: Bhoot-Pret and Evil Spirits full The Quint Halloween is around the corner. So we thought, let's get spooky on this week's Urdunama. Fabeha talks about how evil spirits and the paranormal found its way in Urdu poetry. Listen till the end, warna bhoot aa jaaega!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Halloween is around the corner. So we thought, let's get spooky on this week's Urdunama. Fabeha talks about how evil spirits and the paranormal found its way in Urdu poetry. Listen till the end, warna bhoot aa jaaega!

 

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]]> 859 no India vs Pakistan Match: In the True Spirit of 'Ittihad' https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/india-pakistan-match-ittihad India will be playing against Pakistan in the much-anticipated match of T20 World Cup 2022 which will be held at Melbourne Cricket Ground on 23 October. Since all the India-Pak matches are nothing short of a carnival, this match is also all set to celebrate these neighbors' coming together. To celebrate this spirit of this In this episode of Urdunama we look at some of the ways alliances and friendships are built. Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads 'Dosti ka Haath' by Pakistani poet Ahmad Faraz, and its response by Indian literary critic, writer, and lyricist, Ali Sardar Jafri.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 22 Oct 2022 11:01:44 -0000 India vs Pakistan Match: In the True Spirit of 'Ittihad' full The Quint India will be playing against Pakistan in the much-anticipated match of T20 World Cup 2022 which will be held at Melbourne Cricket Ground on 23 October. Since all the India-Pak matches are nothing short of a carnival, this match is also all set to celebrate these neighbors' coming together. To celebrate this spirit of this In this episode of Urdunama we look at some of the ways alliances and friendships are built. Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads 'Dosti ka Haath' by Pakistani poet Ahmad Faraz, and its response by Indian literary critic, writer, and lyricist, Ali Sardar Jafri.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices India will be playing against Pakistan in the much-anticipated match of T20 World Cup 2022 which will be held at Melbourne Cricket Ground on 23 October. Since all the India-Pak matches are nothing short of a carnival, this match is also all set to celebrate these neighbors' coming together. 
To celebrate this spirit of this In this episode of Urdunama we look at some of the ways alliances and friendships are built. Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads 'Dosti ka Haath' by Pakistani poet Ahmad Faraz, and its response by Indian literary critic, writer, and lyricist, Ali Sardar Jafri. 

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]]> 1194 no 'Ranjish hi Sahi' If That's What It Takes To Value 'Self-Love' https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/ranjish-hi-sahi-if-thats-what-it-takes-to-value-se Ranjish meaning displeasure, or grief, is a powerful emotion. If used wisely, it can open wounds to healing, and strengthen us to the core enabling us to carry our love and grief. Tune in as we explore through the works of Ahmad Faraz, Sheikh Ibrahim Zauq, Akhtar Shirani, and others.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 15 Oct 2022 01:30:00 -0000 'Ranjish hi Sahi' If That's What It Takes To Value 'Self-Love' full The Quint Ranjish meaning displeasure, or grief, is a powerful emotion. If used wisely, it can open wounds to healing, and strengthen us to the core enabling us to carry our love and grief. Tune in as we explore through the works of Ahmad Faraz, Sheikh Ibrahim Zauq, Akhtar Shirani, and others.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ranjish meaning displeasure, or grief, is a powerful emotion. If used wisely, it can open wounds to healing, and strengthen us to the core enabling us to carry our love and grief.

Tune in as we explore through the works of Ahmad Faraz, Sheikh Ibrahim Zauq, Akhtar Shirani, and others. 

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]]> 1086 no Getting ‘Ru Ba Ru’ With the Universe to Find the ‘Self’ https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/getting-ru-ba-ru-with-the-universe-to-find-the-sel They say Law of Attraction works when you work toward your dreams. But what it is that makes you realise and get you started in the first place? Courage, to come face to face or ‘ru-ba-ru’ with the elephant in the room. After all, its the things that we feel are impossible, hold the most possibilities for us.  Tune in, as we get closer and ‘ru ba ru’ the idea of facing the ‘self’ and finding the universe within. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 08 Oct 2022 04:09:37 -0000 Getting ‘Ru Ba Ru’ With the Universe to Find the ‘Self’ full The Quint They say Law of Attraction works when you work toward your dreams. But what it is that makes you realise and get you started in the first place? Courage, to come face to face or ‘ru-ba-ru’ with the elephant in the room. After all, its the things that we feel are impossible, hold the most possibilities for us.  Tune in, as we get closer and ‘ru ba ru’ the idea of facing the ‘self’ and finding the universe within. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices They say Law of Attraction works when you work toward your dreams. But what it is that makes you realise and get you started in the first place? Courage, to come face to face or ‘ru-ba-ru’ with the elephant in the room. After all, its the things that we feel are impossible, hold the most possibilities for us. 

Tune in, as we get closer and ‘ru ba ru’ the idea of facing the ‘self’ and finding the universe within.

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]]> 1096 no Exploring ‘Buzurg’ and the Elderly Wisdom in Urdu Poetry https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/urdu-poetry-and-wisdom-and-what-it-means-to-be-buz 1 October is observed as the International Day For the Older People. So, we decided to explore buzurgi, meaning wisdom of an old person. Tune in as we, through the works of poets like Firaq Gorakhpuri, Ismail Merathi, among others, look at what it means to be a 'buzurg'. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 01 Oct 2022 01:30:00 -0000 Exploring ‘Buzurg’ and the Elderly Wisdom in Urdu Poetry full The Quint 1 October is observed as the International Day For the Older People. So, we decided to explore buzurgi, meaning wisdom of an old person. Tune in as we, through the works of poets like Firaq Gorakhpuri, Ismail Merathi, among others, look at what it means to be a 'buzurg'. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 1 October is observed as the International Day For the Older People. So, we decided to explore buzurgi, meaning wisdom of an old person. Tune in as we, through the works of poets like Firaq Gorakhpuri, Ismail Merathi, among others, look at what it means to be a 'buzurg'.

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]]> 693 no Dev Anand And His 'Andaz-e-Bayaan' in Urdu https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/dev-anand-and-his-andaz-e-bayaan-in-urdu Experts and film historians nod in agreement every time they remember Dev Anand and his love for Urdu. One of the stars of the DilipKumar-Raj Kapoor-Dev Anand triumvirate, Dev was known to enjoy his dialogues and songs written in Urdu. In this special episode of Urdunama we celebrate the legend's love for the language and what could possibly be attributed to his initial training in the language.  Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 24 Sep 2022 02:33:07 -0000 Dev Anand And His 'Andaz-e-Bayaan' in Urdu full The Quint Experts and film historians nod in agreement every time they remember Dev Anand and his love for Urdu. One of the stars of the DilipKumar-Raj Kapoor-Dev Anand triumvirate, Dev was known to enjoy his dialogues and songs written in Urdu. In this special episode of Urdunama we celebrate the legend's love for the language and what could possibly be attributed to his initial training in the language.  Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Experts and film historians nod in agreement every time they remember Dev Anand and his love for Urdu. One of the stars of the DilipKumar-Raj Kapoor-Dev Anand triumvirate, Dev was known to enjoy his dialogues and songs written in Urdu.

In this special episode of Urdunama we celebrate the legend's love for the language and what could possibly be attributed to his initial training in the language. 

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]]> 736 no Queen Elizabeth’s Death and the Crown’s ‘Badshaahat’ in Urdu Poetry https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/queen-elizabeths-death-the-legacy-of-british-crown The longest reigning British Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II passed away on 8th September at the age of 96. Her funeral ceremony is set to be held on Monday, 19th September in Westminster Abbey. Hundreds of foreign royals and heads of state are expected to attend the funeral, and the event is said to be the biggest diplomatic gathering in decades. The British people are mourning the death of their queen as they wait for 12 hours in an 8 km long queue to pay their respects and see the queen's coffin in London. But, why is she passing away so overwhelming for us, Indians? The answer is simple - because this momentous occasion makes one sit up and take notice of the legacy the British Crown will always be remembered for. A lot had been written against the Crown. One of the texts that remind us of the horrific crimes committed during the Raj against Indians is an iconic poem by Josh Malihabadi. Tune in to this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed talks about the angrezi hukoomat, the 'Badshaahat' of King George VI,  and reads Malihabadi's iconic poem, 'East India Company ke Farzandon se Khitaab' (An Address to the Heirs of the East India Company). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 17 Sep 2022 02:49:25 -0000 Queen Elizabeth’s Death and the Crown’s ‘Badshaahat’ in Urdu Poetry full The Quint The longest reigning British Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II passed away on 8th September at the age of 96. Her funeral ceremony is set to be held on Monday, 19th September in Westminster Abbey. Hundreds of foreign royals and heads of state are expected to attend the funeral, and the event is said to be the biggest diplomatic gathering in decades. The British people are mourning the death of their queen as they wait for 12 hours in an 8 km long queue to pay their respects and see the queen's coffin in London. But, why is she passing away so overwhelming for us, Indians? The answer is simple - because this momentous occasion makes one sit up and take notice of the legacy the British Crown will always be remembered for. A lot had been written against the Crown. One of the texts that remind us of the horrific crimes committed during the Raj against Indians is an iconic poem by Josh Malihabadi. Tune in to this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed talks about the angrezi hukoomat, the 'Badshaahat' of King George VI,  and reads Malihabadi's iconic poem, 'East India Company ke Farzandon se Khitaab' (An Address to the Heirs of the East India Company). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The longest reigning British Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II passed away on 8th September at the age of 96. Her funeral ceremony is set to be held on Monday, 19th September in Westminster Abbey. Hundreds of foreign royals and heads of state are expected to attend the funeral, and the event is said to be the biggest diplomatic gathering in decades. 
The British people are mourning the death of their queen as they wait for 12 hours in an 8 km long queue to pay their respects and see the queen's coffin in London. But, why is she passing away so overwhelming for us, Indians? The answer is simple - because this momentous occasion makes one sit up and take notice of the legacy the British Crown will always be remembered for. 
A lot had been written against the Crown. One of the texts that remind us of the horrific crimes committed during the Raj against Indians is an iconic poem by Josh Malihabadi. Tune in to this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed talks about the angrezi hukoomat, the 'Badshaahat' of King George VI,  and reads Malihabadi's iconic poem, 'East India Company ke Farzandon se Khitaab' (An Address to the Heirs of the East India Company).

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]]> 856 no Aaj ki Shaam, 'Zindagi' ke Naam: Celebrating the Beautiful Thing Called Life https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/world-suicide-prevention-day-celebrating-the-beaut Every single death by suicide is a public health concern. So, to create awareness,10th September is observed as World Suicide Prevention Day. In this episode, we explore the theme of 'zindagi' meaning life through Urdu poetry. Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 10 Sep 2022 06:18:39 -0000 Aaj ki Shaam, 'Zindagi' ke Naam: Celebrating the Beautiful Thing Called Life full The Quint Every single death by suicide is a public health concern. So, to create awareness,10th September is observed as World Suicide Prevention Day. In this episode, we explore the theme of 'zindagi' meaning life through Urdu poetry. Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Every single death by suicide is a public health concern. So, to create awareness,10th September is observed as World Suicide Prevention Day. In this episode, we explore the theme of 'zindagi' meaning life through Urdu poetry.

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]]> 1292 no Pleasure, Pain and All the ‘Lutf’ We Need To Find Meaning https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/pleasure-pain-and-all-the-lutf-we-need-to-find-mea There is no pleasure without pain, anxiety, uncertainties, insecurities, sadness, grief, and a whole bunch of other emotions. It's only when we are stricken with one or more of these unpleasant feelings that we long for emotions that are happy and can bring joy to our hearts. Once we are able to achieve these most cherished feelings is when we can experience pleasure. In Urdu, the word 'lutf' denotes pleasure, joy, enjoyment, and excitement. Tune in as we read some of the poetry that show us ways poets have sought 'lutf' in their lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 03 Sep 2022 01:30:00 -0000 Pleasure, Pain and All the ‘Lutf’ We Need To Find Meaning full The Quint There is no pleasure without pain, anxiety, uncertainties, insecurities, sadness, grief, and a whole bunch of other emotions. It's only when we are stricken with one or more of these unpleasant feelings that we long for emotions that are happy and can bring joy to our hearts. Once we are able to achieve these most cherished feelings is when we can experience pleasure. In Urdu, the word 'lutf' denotes pleasure, joy, enjoyment, and excitement. Tune in as we read some of the poetry that show us ways poets have sought 'lutf' in their lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices There is no pleasure without pain, anxiety, uncertainties, insecurities, sadness, grief, and a whole bunch of other emotions. It's only when we are stricken with one or more of these unpleasant feelings that we long for emotions that are happy and can bring joy to our hearts.

Once we are able to achieve these most cherished feelings is when we can experience pleasure.

In Urdu, the word 'lutf' denotes pleasure, joy, enjoyment, and excitement. Tune in as we read some of the poetry that show us ways poets have sought 'lutf' in their lives.

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]]> 831 no Nayyara Noor's Gentle Melodies And the Gems She'll be Remembered For https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/nayyara-noors-gentle-melodies-and-the-gems-shell-b Legendary Pakistani singer Nayyara Noor passed away on 20 August in Karachi. She'll be remembered for her genteel nature and her simplicity that made her stand apart from her peers. As her fans across the globe mourn this huge loss, we take a look at her journey from Guwahati to Karachi, and how she became the voice for some of Faiz's iconic nazms. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 26 Aug 2022 08:46:50 -0000 Nayyara Noor's Gentle Melodies And the Gems She'll be Remembered For full The Quint Legendary Pakistani singer Nayyara Noor passed away on 20 August in Karachi. She'll be remembered for her genteel nature and her simplicity that made her stand apart from her peers. As her fans across the globe mourn this huge loss, we take a look at her journey from Guwahati to Karachi, and how she became the voice for some of Faiz's iconic nazms. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Legendary Pakistani singer Nayyara Noor passed away on 20 August in Karachi. She'll be remembered for her genteel nature and her simplicity that made her stand apart from her peers. As her fans across the globe mourn this huge loss, we take a look at her journey from Guwahati to Karachi, and how she became the voice for some of Faiz's iconic nazms.

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]]> 826 'Mohe Panghat Pe...': This Janmashtami, a Lyrical Ode to Lord Krishna https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/from-maulana-hasrat-mohani-to-nazeer-akbarabadi-a Lord Krishna's Bhakti surpasses geographical, social, and religious realms. While almost all languages in India have their own odes to Lord Krishna, perhaps such Urdu literature is lesser known. This Janmashtami, we look at how one can find the gems of Krishna Bhakti written by some of the prominent Urdu poets such as Maulana Hasrat Mohani, Nazeer Akbarabadi, and Hafeez Jalandhari. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 19 Aug 2022 01:30:00 -0000 'Mohe Panghat Pe...': This Janmashtami, a Lyrical Ode to Lord Krishna full The Quint Lord Krishna's Bhakti surpasses geographical, social, and religious realms. While almost all languages in India have their own odes to Lord Krishna, perhaps such Urdu literature is lesser known. This Janmashtami, we look at how one can find the gems of Krishna Bhakti written by some of the prominent Urdu poets such as Maulana Hasrat Mohani, Nazeer Akbarabadi, and Hafeez Jalandhari. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lord Krishna's Bhakti surpasses geographical, social, and religious realms. While almost all languages in India have their own odes to Lord Krishna, perhaps such Urdu literature is lesser known.

This Janmashtami, we look at how one can find the gems of Krishna Bhakti written by some of the prominent Urdu poets such as Maulana Hasrat Mohani, Nazeer Akbarabadi, and Hafeez Jalandhari.

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]]> 890 no Secularhythm: Exploring Secularism Through Urdu Poetry https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/secularhythm-exploring-secularism-through-urdu-poe To understand the idea of secularism, going back to books is often considered a better way. Yet, those who love poetry swear by some of the gems written in Urdu and revere them as antidotes to hatred or any socio-cultural chaos.   So, to prove the point that poetry can cure most ills, we turn to poets like Mir Taqi Mir and Mirza Ghalib in this special episode of Urdunama with Fabeha Syed. Tune in as we attempt to find our Secularhythm through some verses. Tune In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 13 Aug 2022 01:30:00 -0000 Secularhythm: Exploring Secularism Through Urdu Poetry full The Quint To understand the idea of secularism, going back to books is often considered a better way. Yet, those who love poetry swear by some of the gems written in Urdu and revere them as antidotes to hatred or any socio-cultural chaos.   So, to prove the point that poetry can cure most ills, we turn to poets like Mir Taqi Mir and Mirza Ghalib in this special episode of Urdunama with Fabeha Syed. Tune in as we attempt to find our Secularhythm through some verses. Tune In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To understand the idea of secularism, going back to books is often considered a better way. Yet, those who love poetry swear by some of the gems written in Urdu and revere them as antidotes to hatred or any socio-cultural chaos.  

So, to prove the point that poetry can cure most ills, we turn to poets like Mir Taqi Mir and Mirza Ghalib in this special episode of Urdunama with Fabeha Syed. Tune in as we attempt to find our Secularhythm through some verses.

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]]> 820 no Secrets of Kahkashaan, And Lessons In Humility And Courage https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/secrets-of-kahkashaan-and-lessons-in-humility-and From detecting evidence of clouds on a planet for the first time to being able to see Jupiter with its moon in a 'new light', the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope is hailed as the most powerful space science telescope ever built. This will enable the scientists to study even the distant galaxies with the help of not only the images but also the detailed data. The telescope is engineered for ground breaking discoveries, thereby changing the future of astronomy.  To celebrate this historic moment, we take a look at 'kahkashan' meaning the universe, and how it continues to inspire poets. Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 30 Jul 2022 04:24:51 -0000 Secrets of Kahkashaan, And Lessons In Humility And Courage full The Quint From detecting evidence of clouds on a planet for the first time to being able to see Jupiter with its moon in a 'new light', the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope is hailed as the most powerful space science telescope ever built. This will enable the scientists to study even the distant galaxies with the help of not only the images but also the detailed data. The telescope is engineered for ground breaking discoveries, thereby changing the future of astronomy.  To celebrate this historic moment, we take a look at 'kahkashan' meaning the universe, and how it continues to inspire poets. Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices From detecting evidence of clouds on a planet for the first time to being able to see Jupiter with its moon in a 'new light', the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope is hailed as the most powerful space science telescope ever built. This will enable the scientists to study even the distant galaxies with the help of not only the images but also the detailed data. The telescope is engineered for ground breaking discoveries, thereby changing the future of astronomy. 


To celebrate this historic moment, we take a look at 'kahkashan' meaning the universe, and how it continues to inspire poets. Tune in.

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]]> 949 Remembering Bhupinder Singh: From His Guitar Riffs to Voice That Can Mend Broken Hearts https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/remembering-bhupinder-singh-from-his-guitar-riffs Bhupinder Singh, the man with a velvet voice that could tend to a broken heart or reassure an anxious mind, passed away on 18 July 2022. Apart from being a celebrated singer, he was also a talented guitarist. From Madan Mohan to RD Burman, his beautiful partnerships gave the music industry some gems that it would continue to cherish for years to come. But if it wasn't for Pancham, we would not have gotten a youthful guitarist in Bhupinder Singh. Do you remember the songs with some of his iconic guitar riffs? Tune in, as we celebrate the work of the maestro whose awaaz will always be remembered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:30:00 -0000 Remembering Bhupinder Singh: From His Guitar Riffs to Voice That Can Mend Broken Hearts full The Quint Bhupinder Singh, the man with a velvet voice that could tend to a broken heart or reassure an anxious mind, passed away on 18 July 2022. Apart from being a celebrated singer, he was also a talented guitarist. From Madan Mohan to RD Burman, his beautiful partnerships gave the music industry some gems that it would continue to cherish for years to come. But if it wasn't for Pancham, we would not have gotten a youthful guitarist in Bhupinder Singh. Do you remember the songs with some of his iconic guitar riffs? Tune in, as we celebrate the work of the maestro whose awaaz will always be remembered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Bhupinder Singh, the man with a velvet voice that could tend to a broken heart or reassure an anxious mind, passed away on 18 July 2022. Apart from being a celebrated singer, he was also a talented guitarist. From Madan Mohan to RD Burman, his beautiful partnerships gave the music industry some gems that it would continue to cherish for years to come.

But if it wasn't for Pancham, we would not have gotten a youthful guitarist in Bhupinder Singh. Do you remember the songs with some of his iconic guitar riffs?

Tune in, as we celebrate the work of the maestro whose awaaz will always be remembered.

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]]> 927 no 'Naqaab' in Poetry and How Love Lifts the Veil Off the 'Self' https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/naqaab-in-poetry-and-how-love-lifts-the-veil-off-t Naqaab, meaning a veil or parda, has often been the source of poets' anxieties and ecstasies, both. Why? Because behind that veil is their lover who is so beautiful that the idea of witnessing the beauty is overwhelming and that is what makes them write about the mystery that hides behind the naqaab. In this episode, Fabeha Syed reads some of the ashaar by poets like Chakbast Brij Narayan, Shakeel Badayuni, and Jalil Manikpuri, among others. Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 16 Jul 2022 04:49:06 -0000 'Naqaab' in Poetry and How Love Lifts the Veil Off the 'Self' full The Quint Naqaab, meaning a veil or parda, has often been the source of poets' anxieties and ecstasies, both. Why? Because behind that veil is their lover who is so beautiful that the idea of witnessing the beauty is overwhelming and that is what makes them write about the mystery that hides behind the naqaab. In this episode, Fabeha Syed reads some of the ashaar by poets like Chakbast Brij Narayan, Shakeel Badayuni, and Jalil Manikpuri, among others. Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Naqaab, meaning a veil or parda, has often been the source of poets' anxieties and ecstasies, both. Why? Because behind that veil is their lover who is so beautiful that the idea of witnessing the beauty is overwhelming and that is what makes them write about the mystery that hides behind the naqaab.

In this episode, Fabeha Syed reads some of the ashaar by poets like Chakbast Brij Narayan, Shakeel Badayuni, and Jalil Manikpuri, among others. Tune in.

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]]> 1377 Looking at 'Bewafai' Through Poetry, How Infidelity and Betrayal Violates Self https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/looking-at-bewafai-through-poetry-how-infidelity-a As understood by this famous quote by Lord Byron, "wives in their husbands' absences grow subtler, and daughters sometimes run off with the butler", any form of disloyalty, or bewafai comes from absence. Urdu poet Ahmad Faraz also once wrote that because the separation was intense, the poet had to resort to doing the act of disloyalty, probably for the first time. Is qadar musalsal thin shiddatein judai ki Aaj pehli baar us se maine bewafai ki But the question is, why do people cheat? The answer is simple – because they have to. Tune in as Fabeha Syed dissects the idea of bewafai and reads some of the ashaar written by poets like Mirza Ghalib, Kaifi Azmi, Bashir Badr, among others, on the theme of infidelity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 09 Jul 2022 00:30:00 -0000 Looking at 'Bewafai' Through Poetry, How Infidelity and Betrayal Violates Self full The Quint As understood by this famous quote by Lord Byron, "wives in their husbands' absences grow subtler, and daughters sometimes run off with the butler", any form of disloyalty, or bewafai comes from absence. Urdu poet Ahmad Faraz also once wrote that because the separation was intense, the poet had to resort to doing the act of disloyalty, probably for the first time. Is qadar musalsal thin shiddatein judai ki Aaj pehli baar us se maine bewafai ki But the question is, why do people cheat? The answer is simple – because they have to. Tune in as Fabeha Syed dissects the idea of bewafai and reads some of the ashaar written by poets like Mirza Ghalib, Kaifi Azmi, Bashir Badr, among others, on the theme of infidelity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As understood by this famous quote by Lord Byron, "wives in their husbands' absences grow subtler, and daughters sometimes run off with the butler", any form of disloyalty, or bewafai comes from absence. Urdu poet Ahmad Faraz also once wrote that because the separation was intense, the poet had to resort to doing the act of disloyalty, probably for the first time.

Is qadar musalsal thin shiddatein judai ki

Aaj pehli baar us se maine bewafai ki

But the question is, why do people cheat? The answer is simple – because they have to.

Tune in as Fabeha Syed dissects the idea of bewafai and reads some of the ashaar written by poets like Mirza Ghalib, Kaifi Azmi, Bashir Badr, among others, on the theme of infidelity.

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]]> 1206 no 'Baarish' And Some Gems From Urdu Poetry For Rainy Days https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/baarish-and-some-gems-from-urdu-poetry-for-rainy-d 'Baarish' is a Persian word that means rain, downpour, or something that is in abundance. It symbolises many different things, depending on the context. It could be a union, longing, suffering, or just life in general. It is in the way that 'barsaat' affects us that we decide what it means to us. Poets also have their own interpretations of 'baarish'. In other words, rain fuels an artist's creativity. Music, perhaps, is a great example of such creativity. Whether it's pining for one's lost love or an ecstatic moment with a lover, we can find a treasure trove of songs that always make it to our rainy day playlists. For starters, Sahir Ludhianvi's song 'Zindagi Bhar Nahi Bhoolegi Woh Barsaat ki Raat,' from 1960 Bollywood film 'Barsaat Ki Raat,' is a song that captures the essence and the emotions that rain kindles. Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads some more nazms on 'baarish'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 02 Jul 2022 00:30:00 -0000 'Baarish' And Some Gems From Urdu Poetry For Rainy Days full The Quint 'Baarish' is a Persian word that means rain, downpour, or something that is in abundance. It symbolises many different things, depending on the context. It could be a union, longing, suffering, or just life in general. It is in the way that 'barsaat' affects us that we decide what it means to us. Poets also have their own interpretations of 'baarish'. In other words, rain fuels an artist's creativity. Music, perhaps, is a great example of such creativity. Whether it's pining for one's lost love or an ecstatic moment with a lover, we can find a treasure trove of songs that always make it to our rainy day playlists. For starters, Sahir Ludhianvi's song 'Zindagi Bhar Nahi Bhoolegi Woh Barsaat ki Raat,' from 1960 Bollywood film 'Barsaat Ki Raat,' is a song that captures the essence and the emotions that rain kindles. Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads some more nazms on 'baarish'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 'Baarish' is a Persian word that means rain, downpour, or something that is in abundance. It symbolises many different things, depending on the context. It could be a union, longing, suffering, or just life in general. It is in the way that 'barsaat' affects us that we decide what it means to us. Poets also have their own interpretations of 'baarish'. In other words, rain fuels an artist's creativity.

Music, perhaps, is a great example of such creativity. Whether it's pining for one's lost love or an ecstatic moment with a lover, we can find a treasure trove of songs that always make it to our rainy day playlists. For starters, Sahir Ludhianvi's song 'Zindagi Bhar Nahi Bhoolegi Woh Barsaat ki Raat,' from 1960 Bollywood film 'Barsaat Ki Raat,' is a song that captures the essence and the emotions that rain kindles.

Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads some more nazms on 'baarish'.

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]]> 847 'Janwaristan' – Let's Read George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' in Urdu https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/janwaristan-lets-read-george-orwells-animal-farm-i "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others." “The only good human being is a dead one." "Man serves the interests of no creature except himself." “If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear." These are some of the lines of British essayist, journalist, and novelist George Orwell's famous satirical novella Animal Farm. The book tells the story of a group of farm animals who dream about equality and a world where they live free of the tyranny of their human farmer. But in the end they end up living under the dictatorship of a pig named Napoleon. The message is simple and clear – power corrupts all. In this episode of Urdunama, we have tried to do something different. Instead of talking about Urdu words, host Fabeha Syed reads excerpts of Animal Farm, in Urdu, from a translation from English by London-based translator Nasir Hussain Jafari. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:34:10 -0000 'Janwaristan' – Let's Read George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' in Urdu full The Quint "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others." “The only good human being is a dead one." "Man serves the interests of no creature except himself." “If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear." These are some of the lines of British essayist, journalist, and novelist George Orwell's famous satirical novella Animal Farm. The book tells the story of a group of farm animals who dream about equality and a world where they live free of the tyranny of their human farmer. But in the end they end up living under the dictatorship of a pig named Napoleon. The message is simple and clear – power corrupts all. In this episode of Urdunama, we have tried to do something different. Instead of talking about Urdu words, host Fabeha Syed reads excerpts of Animal Farm, in Urdu, from a translation from English by London-based translator Nasir Hussain Jafari. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others."

“The only good human being is a dead one."

"Man serves the interests of no creature except himself."

“If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear."

These are some of the lines of British essayist, journalist, and novelist George Orwell's famous satirical novella Animal Farm.

The book tells the story of a group of farm animals who dream about equality and a world where they live free of the tyranny of their human farmer. But in the end they end up living under the dictatorship of a pig named Napoleon.

The message is simple and clear – power corrupts all.

In this episode of Urdunama, we have tried to do something different. Instead of talking about Urdu words, host Fabeha Syed reads excerpts of Animal Farm, in Urdu, from a translation from English by London-based translator Nasir Hussain Jafari.

Tune in!

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]]> 1222 World Music Day: Here's How ‘Mauseeqi’ Can Make Our Lives Better https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/world-music-day-heres-how-mauseeqi-can-make-our-li Shakespeare's play Twelfth Night begins with Duke Orsino saying, "If music be the food of love, play on." It's perhaps a famous reminder of how important music is in our lives – be it to express love, to deal with a painful heartbreak, living in a moment of euphoria, or even protesting against oppression – music helps in communicating every emotion in any language. On this World Music Day, we listen to songs and read Urdu poetry on mauseeqi, meaning music. From Dilawar Figar's nazm Mauseeqi se ilaaj where the poet is prescribing a dose of music to cure all the ills to Javed Akhtar's ghazal – we look at poets and artists who have resorted to mauseeqi' in their lives to soothe themselves. Tune in with your host Fabeha Syed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 17 Jun 2022 17:27:10 -0000 World Music Day: Here's How ‘Mauseeqi’ Can Make Our Lives Better full The Quint Shakespeare's play Twelfth Night begins with Duke Orsino saying, "If music be the food of love, play on." It's perhaps a famous reminder of how important music is in our lives – be it to express love, to deal with a painful heartbreak, living in a moment of euphoria, or even protesting against oppression – music helps in communicating every emotion in any language. On this World Music Day, we listen to songs and read Urdu poetry on mauseeqi, meaning music. From Dilawar Figar's nazm Mauseeqi se ilaaj where the poet is prescribing a dose of music to cure all the ills to Javed Akhtar's ghazal – we look at poets and artists who have resorted to mauseeqi' in their lives to soothe themselves. Tune in with your host Fabeha Syed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Shakespeare's play Twelfth Night begins with Duke Orsino saying, "If music be the food of love, play on."

It's perhaps a famous reminder of how important music is in our lives – be it to express love, to deal with a painful heartbreak, living in a moment of euphoria, or even protesting against oppression – music helps in communicating every emotion in any language.

On this World Music Day, we listen to songs and read Urdu poetry on mauseeqi, meaning music.

From Dilawar Figar's nazm Mauseeqi se ilaaj where the poet is prescribing a dose of music to cure all the ills to Javed Akhtar's ghazal – we look at poets and artists who have resorted to mauseeqi' in their lives to soothe themselves.

Tune in with your host Fabeha Syed!

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]]> 865 World Day Against Child Labour: What's a World Without Its 'Masoomiyat'? https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/world-day-against-child-labour-whats-a-world-witho 'Masoomiyat' means innocence, and the word has often been associated with something pure and free of blemishes. Sometimes, poets have described their lovers as 'masoom' to praise the beauty of their childlike innocence, while at other times, the word has been used to refer to a lost childhood. On the occasion of World Day Against Child Labour, we chose the theme of innocence to remind ourselves that it's only by safeguarding innocence that we can dream of building a better tomorrow. Tune in as host Fabeha Syed reads Saadat Hasan Manto's short story 'Qaasim' and other nazms in Urdu literature that dwells on the theme of 'masoomiyat.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 10 Jun 2022 18:01:29 -0000 World Day Against Child Labour: What's a World Without Its 'Masoomiyat'? full The Quint 'Masoomiyat' means innocence, and the word has often been associated with something pure and free of blemishes. Sometimes, poets have described their lovers as 'masoom' to praise the beauty of their childlike innocence, while at other times, the word has been used to refer to a lost childhood. On the occasion of World Day Against Child Labour, we chose the theme of innocence to remind ourselves that it's only by safeguarding innocence that we can dream of building a better tomorrow. Tune in as host Fabeha Syed reads Saadat Hasan Manto's short story 'Qaasim' and other nazms in Urdu literature that dwells on the theme of 'masoomiyat.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 'Masoomiyat' means innocence, and the word has often been associated with something pure and free of blemishes.

Sometimes, poets have described their lovers as 'masoom' to praise the beauty of their childlike innocence, while at other times, the word has been used to refer to a lost childhood.

On the occasion of World Day Against Child Labour, we chose the theme of innocence to remind ourselves that it's only by safeguarding innocence that we can dream of building a better tomorrow.

Tune in as host Fabeha Syed reads Saadat Hasan Manto's short story 'Qaasim' and other nazms in Urdu literature that dwells on the theme of 'masoomiyat.'

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]]> 1537 From 'Pal' to 'Yaaron', KK's Music Was Poetry of Simplicity https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/from-pal-to-yaaron-kks-music-was-poetry-of-simplic Indian playback singer Krishnakumar Kunnath's passing has left his fans across the globe with a deep sense of loss. The musician, whose soundtracks encapsulate the very essence of our college lives, died of a heart attack hours after he delivered his final performance in Kolkata. KK, who started his career as a sales executive, has over 3,000 jingles to his credit. The first taste of success for him, however, came with the album 'Pal', which was released in 1999. The singer had never looked back after that. In this special episode of Urdunama, we give a musical tribute to the man who gave us the music of simplicity. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Jun 2022 18:22:07 -0000 From 'Pal' to 'Yaaron', KK's Music Was Poetry of Simplicity full The Quint Indian playback singer Krishnakumar Kunnath's passing has left his fans across the globe with a deep sense of loss. The musician, whose soundtracks encapsulate the very essence of our college lives, died of a heart attack hours after he delivered his final performance in Kolkata. KK, who started his career as a sales executive, has over 3,000 jingles to his credit. The first taste of success for him, however, came with the album 'Pal', which was released in 1999. The singer had never looked back after that. In this special episode of Urdunama, we give a musical tribute to the man who gave us the music of simplicity. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Indian playback singer Krishnakumar Kunnath's passing has left his fans across the globe with a deep sense of loss. The musician, whose soundtracks encapsulate the very essence of our college lives, died of a heart attack hours after he delivered his final performance in Kolkata.

KK, who started his career as a sales executive, has over 3,000 jingles to his credit. The first taste of success for him, however, came with the album 'Pal', which was released in 1999. The singer had never looked back after that.

In this special episode of Urdunama, we give a musical tribute to the man who gave us the music of simplicity. Tune in!

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]]> 860 Taj Mahal: A Symbol of Love, Beauty, and Urdu Poetry https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/taj-mahal-a-symbol-of-love-beauty-and-urdu-poetry Taj Mahal, a symbol of love, is recognised worldwide and is marvelled at for its architectural genius. This 17th-century heritage building reminds us of a love that prompted a Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to build a mausoleum for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who had died in childbirth. This architectural expression of love, Taj Mahal, has also been the subject of a perennial debate that it was built on the site of a Hindu temple, 'Tejo Mahalaya,' and that it represents Islamic aggression on a Hindu land. So, the question is, does the Taj Mahal represent religion? The answer is a resounding 'no'; it represents love. To understand the history of Taj Mahal and the persistent controversy around it, watch one of our videos from the archives, where we spoke to historian Pushpesh Pant. And to understand in what ways the Taj Mahal inspired poets, tune in to this episode of Urdunama where Fabeha Syed reads poets like Kaifi Azmi and Sahir Ludhianvi, who think that the structure is in fact a 'mockery of love.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 28 May 2022 14:54:12 -0000 Taj Mahal: A Symbol of Love, Beauty, and Urdu Poetry full The Quint Taj Mahal, a symbol of love, is recognised worldwide and is marvelled at for its architectural genius. This 17th-century heritage building reminds us of a love that prompted a Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to build a mausoleum for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who had died in childbirth. This architectural expression of love, Taj Mahal, has also been the subject of a perennial debate that it was built on the site of a Hindu temple, 'Tejo Mahalaya,' and that it represents Islamic aggression on a Hindu land. So, the question is, does the Taj Mahal represent religion? The answer is a resounding 'no'; it represents love. To understand the history of Taj Mahal and the persistent controversy around it, watch one of our videos from the archives, where we spoke to historian Pushpesh Pant. And to understand in what ways the Taj Mahal inspired poets, tune in to this episode of Urdunama where Fabeha Syed reads poets like Kaifi Azmi and Sahir Ludhianvi, who think that the structure is in fact a 'mockery of love.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Taj Mahal, a symbol of love, is recognised worldwide and is marvelled at for its architectural genius. This 17th-century heritage building reminds us of a love that prompted a Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to build a mausoleum for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who had died in childbirth.

This architectural expression of love, Taj Mahal, has also been the subject of a perennial debate that it was built on the site of a Hindu temple, 'Tejo Mahalaya,' and that it represents Islamic aggression on a Hindu land.

So, the question is, does the Taj Mahal represent religion? The answer is a resounding 'no'; it represents love.

To understand the history of Taj Mahal and the persistent controversy around it, watch one of our videos from the archives, where we spoke to historian Pushpesh Pant.

And to understand in what ways the Taj Mahal inspired poets, tune in to this episode of Urdunama where Fabeha Syed reads poets like Kaifi Azmi and Sahir Ludhianvi, who think that the structure is in fact a 'mockery of love.'

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]]> 988 Not All Fires Are Bad, Keep Some 'Atish' Burning For Your Well-Being https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/not-all-fires-are-bad-keep-some-atish-burning-for A heat wave is sweeping through northern parts of India as the temperatures are hitting news records almost every other day.  This summer season is testing us and the scorching heat has sent most of us in a frenzy. In the true spirit of the old adage "necessity is the mother of all invention", a lot of us have also devised innovative ways to keep ourselves cool. But in poetry, sultriness is but a metaphor to the fire or the aatish in our heart – our deepest desires and dreams that keep us going.  To understand the theme of passions, and desires, in this episode we take a look at poetry that talks of aatish. Tune in with Fabeha Syed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 21 May 2022 11:25:00 -0000 Not All Fires Are Bad, Keep Some 'Atish' Burning For Your Well-Being full 90 The Quint A heat wave is sweeping through northern parts of India as the temperatures are hitting news records almost every other day.  This summer season is testing us and the scorching heat has sent most of us in a frenzy. In the true spirit of the old adage "necessity is the mother of all invention", a lot of us have also devised innovative ways to keep ourselves cool. But in poetry, sultriness is but a metaphor to the fire or the aatish in our heart – our deepest desires and dreams that keep us going.  To understand the theme of passions, and desires, in this episode we take a look at poetry that talks of aatish. Tune in with Fabeha Syed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This summer season is testing us and the scorching heat has sent most of us in a frenzy. In the true spirit of the old adage "necessity is the mother of all invention", a lot of us have also devised innovative ways to keep ourselves cool.

But in poetry, sultriness is but a metaphor to the fire or the aatish in our heart – our deepest desires and dreams that keep us going. 

To understand the theme of passions, and desires, in this episode we take a look at poetry that talks of aatish.

Tune in with Fabeha Syed!

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]]> 855 When Life Poses a 'Pasoori', Here's How To Solve It https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/when-life-poses-a-pasoori-heres-how-to-solve-it Pakistani singers Ali Sethi and Shae Gill's song Pasoori has spread like wildfire. This is the song that is said to have united music fans across India and Pakistan who simply can't stop humming or grooving to it. But what does pasoori mean? It is a Punjabi word that means a dilemma or a conflict that makes us go back and forth on a decision or action. It refers to a situation in which we find ourselves in a mental or physical chaos.  In Urdu, pasoori could be loosely translated to kashmakash meaning dilemma.  Tune in to this week's Urdunama episode, as Fabeha Syed looks at the theme of chaos in Urdu poetry and how poets like Shahrayar, Salam Machhlishehri, Ahmad Faraz, and others have chosen to address that through their work. Host: Fabeha Syed Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 14 May 2022 04:27:00 -0000 When Life Poses a 'Pasoori', Here's How To Solve It full 89 The Quint Pakistani singers Ali Sethi and Shae Gill's song Pasoori has spread like wildfire. This is the song that is said to have united music fans across India and Pakistan who simply can't stop humming or grooving to it. But what does pasoori mean? It is a Punjabi word that means a dilemma or a conflict that makes us go back and forth on a decision or action. It refers to a situation in which we find ourselves in a mental or physical chaos.  In Urdu, pasoori could be loosely translated to kashmakash meaning dilemma.  Tune in to this week's Urdunama episode, as Fabeha Syed looks at the theme of chaos in Urdu poetry and how poets like Shahrayar, Salam Machhlishehri, Ahmad Faraz, and others have chosen to address that through their work. Host: Fabeha Syed Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Pasoori has spread like wildfire. This is the song that is said to have united music fans across India and Pakistan who simply can't stop humming or grooving to it.

But what does pasoori mean?

It is a Punjabi word that means a dilemma or a conflict that makes us go back and forth on a decision or action. It refers to a situation in which we find ourselves in a mental or physical chaos.  In Urdu, pasoori could be loosely translated to kashmakash meaning dilemma. 

Tune in to this week's Urdunama episode, as Fabeha Syed looks at the theme of chaos in Urdu poetry and how poets like Shahrayar, Salam Machhlishehri, Ahmad Faraz, and others have chosen to address that through their work.

Host: Fabeha Syed
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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]]> 958 Gaining Wisdom and Knowledge, And the 'Irrfan' We All Need to Be https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/gaining-wisdom-and-knowledge-and-the-irrfan-we-all It's been two years since the passing away of actor Irrfan Khan, and we can't help but wonder how names have an impact on what a person becomes. Irfaan means knowledge, wisdom. It's the power and wisdom that Irrfan exuded in all of his performances that made him a legend. So, in this episode of Urdunama we celebrate the man Irrfan for his irfaan, and the power he exerted on his craft.  Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads some of the gems of Urdu poetry that focus on the importance of knowledge, wisdom, learning, and tell us what it means to be  aware  - of ourselves, god, the world around us, and life, in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 30 Apr 2022 04:30:00 -0000 Gaining Wisdom and Knowledge, And the 'Irrfan' We All Need to Be full 88 The Quint It's been two years since the passing away of actor Irrfan Khan, and we can't help but wonder how names have an impact on what a person becomes. Irfaan means knowledge, wisdom. It's the power and wisdom that Irrfan exuded in all of his performances that made him a legend. So, in this episode of Urdunama we celebrate the man Irrfan for his irfaan, and the power he exerted on his craft.  Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads some of the gems of Urdu poetry that focus on the importance of knowledge, wisdom, learning, and tell us what it means to be  aware  - of ourselves, god, the world around us, and life, in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Irfaan means knowledge, wisdom. It's the power and wisdom that Irrfan exuded in all of his performances that made him a legend. So, in this episode of Urdunama we celebrate the man Irrfan for his irfaan, and the power he exerted on his craft. 
Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads some of the gems of Urdu poetry that focus on the importance of knowledge, wisdom, learning, and tell us what it means to be  aware  - of ourselves, god, the world around us, and life, in general.

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]]> 812 Ikhtilaaf and Ittifaaq - It's In the Conflict That We Can Find Ways to Harmony https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/ikhtilaaf-and-ittifaaq-its-in-the-conflict-that-we Ikhtilaaf meaning conflicts or disagreements, are unavoidable in a heterogenous environment. One can say that sometimes disagreements might even be healthy and necessary for a synthetized view of the world. But there are also times when ikhtilaaf can deteriorate harmony. At such moments, a sense of ittifaq which means unity or concurrence, can help overcome the differences between people. Both ikhtilaaf and ittifaq together perpetuate the social progress of a civilization when people pick the right act at the right moment. But how do we make that choice? The answer lies in identifying the conflict we are faced with. In this episode of Urdunama we take a look at some of the gems of Urdu poetry that lead us to strive for a perfect ittifaq with others even when there's ikhtilaaf. Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads works of Nida Fazli, Altaf Hussain Hali, and other Urdu poets. Host, Writer, and Sound Editor: Fabeha Syed Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 23 Apr 2022 04:30:00 -0000 Ikhtilaaf and Ittifaaq - It's In the Conflict That We Can Find Ways to Harmony full 87 The Quint Ikhtilaaf meaning conflicts or disagreements, are unavoidable in a heterogenous environment. One can say that sometimes disagreements might even be healthy and necessary for a synthetized view of the world. But there are also times when ikhtilaaf can deteriorate harmony. At such moments, a sense of ittifaq which means unity or concurrence, can help overcome the differences between people. Both ikhtilaaf and ittifaq together perpetuate the social progress of a civilization when people pick the right act at the right moment. But how do we make that choice? The answer lies in identifying the conflict we are faced with. In this episode of Urdunama we take a look at some of the gems of Urdu poetry that lead us to strive for a perfect ittifaq with others even when there's ikhtilaaf. Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads works of Nida Fazli, Altaf Hussain Hali, and other Urdu poets. Host, Writer, and Sound Editor: Fabeha Syed Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ikhtilaaf meaning conflicts or disagreements, are unavoidable in a heterogenous environment. One can say that sometimes disagreements might even be healthy and necessary for a synthetized view of the world.

But there are also times when ikhtilaaf can deteriorate harmony. At such moments, a sense of ittifaq which means unity or concurrence, can help overcome the differences between people.

Both ikhtilaaf and ittifaq together perpetuate the social progress of a civilization when people pick the right act at the right moment. But how do we make that choice? The answer lies in identifying the conflict we are faced with.

In this episode of Urdunama we take a look at some of the gems of Urdu poetry that lead us to strive for a perfect ittifaq with others even when there's ikhtilaaf.

Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads works of Nida Fazli, Altaf Hussain Hali, and other Urdu poets.
Host, Writer, and Sound Editor: Fabeha Syed
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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]]> 893 Marriage, Happiness, Joy, And What It Means to be Truly 'Shaad' ? https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/marriage-happiness-joy-and-what-it-means-to-be-tru Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's wedding festivities have set off a frenzy in Bollywood. As fans across the country follow the news of this marital union of two of India's celebrated stars, we found it only apt to give some thought to the word 'shaadi' or marriage, which finds its roots in the Persian word 'shaad', which means happiness and joy. There is a lot that has been expressed in the shaad as well as na-shaad (unhappy) state of being of poets. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed reads Faiz Ahmad Faiz's nazm 'Soch', Hafiz Jalandhari's ode to spring 'Basanti Taran', and other poems that ask us to embrace happiness even if we don't feel shaad enough. Tune in! Host, Writer, and Sound Editor: Fabeha Syed Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 16 Apr 2022 04:30:00 -0000 Marriage, Happiness, Joy, And What It Means to be Truly 'Shaad' ? full 86 The Quint Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's wedding festivities have set off a frenzy in Bollywood. As fans across the country follow the news of this marital union of two of India's celebrated stars, we found it only apt to give some thought to the word 'shaadi' or marriage, which finds its roots in the Persian word 'shaad', which means happiness and joy. There is a lot that has been expressed in the shaad as well as na-shaad (unhappy) state of being of poets. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed reads Faiz Ahmad Faiz's nazm 'Soch', Hafiz Jalandhari's ode to spring 'Basanti Taran', and other poems that ask us to embrace happiness even if we don't feel shaad enough. Tune in! Host, Writer, and Sound Editor: Fabeha Syed Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's wedding festivities have set off a frenzy in Bollywood. As fans across the country follow the news of this marital union of two of India's celebrated stars, we found it only apt to give some thought to the word 'shaadi' or marriage, which finds its roots in the Persian word 'shaad', which means happiness and joy.

There is a lot that has been expressed in the shaad as well as na-shaad (unhappy) state of being of poets. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed reads Faiz Ahmad Faiz's nazm 'Soch', Hafiz Jalandhari's ode to spring 'Basanti Taran', and other poems that ask us to embrace happiness even if we don't feel shaad enough.

Tune in! Host, Writer, and Sound Editor: Fabeha Syed
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]]> 903 Lessons in 'Parhez' - How Self-Restraint is the Ultimate Expression of Strength https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/lessons-in-parhez-how-self-restraint-is-the-ultima Navratri and Ramzan both come with a set of rules of dos and don'ts. Sure, it's time for fasting and self-cleansing but it's not just about what we eat or when we eat rather, it's a life altering phenomenon that focuses on discipline. As Greek philosopher Plato is believed to have said, "Abstinence is the surety of temperance", it is 'Parhez' or abstinence that trains us to patiently endure. In this episode of Urdunama we explore what Parhez means to poets. Tune in as we read Ismail Merathi, Josh Malihabadi, among others who either advocate or refrain from 'parhez'. Host, Writer, and Sound Editor: Fabeha Syed Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 09 Apr 2022 04:30:00 -0000 Lessons in 'Parhez' - How Self-Restraint is the Ultimate Expression of Strength full 85 The Quint Navratri and Ramzan both come with a set of rules of dos and don'ts. Sure, it's time for fasting and self-cleansing but it's not just about what we eat or when we eat rather, it's a life altering phenomenon that focuses on discipline. As Greek philosopher Plato is believed to have said, "Abstinence is the surety of temperance", it is 'Parhez' or abstinence that trains us to patiently endure. In this episode of Urdunama we explore what Parhez means to poets. Tune in as we read Ismail Merathi, Josh Malihabadi, among others who either advocate or refrain from 'parhez'. Host, Writer, and Sound Editor: Fabeha Syed Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sure, it's time for fasting and self-cleansing but it's not just about what we eat or when we eat rather, it's a life altering phenomenon that focuses on discipline.
As Greek philosopher Plato is believed to have said, "Abstinence is the surety of temperance", it is 'Parhez' or abstinence that trains us to patiently endure.
In this episode of Urdunama we explore what Parhez means to poets. Tune in as we read Ismail Merathi, Josh Malihabadi, among others who either advocate or refrain from 'parhez'.

Host, Writer, and Sound Editor: Fabeha Syed
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]]> 1133 Tame Your 'Taish' - A Poetic Reminder To Those With A Soaring Temper https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/tame-your-taish-a-poetic-reminder-to-those-with-a Oscars 2022 made history with its many firsts – three female hosts for the first time, an actor with hearing impairment bagged the Best Actor Oscar for the first time, first openly queer actor of colour won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. Yet, it is the Will Smith-Chris Rock 'slapgate' from the Oscars that overshadowed all of this. It is often advised that one shouldn't take any extreme decisions out of anger. Surely, it's okay to be angry, sometimes perhaps even necessary, but how should one let it out? In this week's episode of Urdunama, we'll look at how Urdu poets, Momin Khan Momin, Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi, Khwaja Saeeduddin Nawab and Gautam Rajrishi feel about 'Taish' (rage). Through their works we'll try to understand how it is that they advise we tame our rage. Host and Writer: Fabeha Syed Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 02 Apr 2022 03:30:00 -0000 Tame Your 'Taish' - A Poetic Reminder To Those With A Soaring Temper full 84 The Quint Oscars 2022 made history with its many firsts – three female hosts for the first time, an actor with hearing impairment bagged the Best Actor Oscar for the first time, first openly queer actor of colour won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. Yet, it is the Will Smith-Chris Rock 'slapgate' from the Oscars that overshadowed all of this. It is often advised that one shouldn't take any extreme decisions out of anger. Surely, it's okay to be angry, sometimes perhaps even necessary, but how should one let it out? In this week's episode of Urdunama, we'll look at how Urdu poets, Momin Khan Momin, Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi, Khwaja Saeeduddin Nawab and Gautam Rajrishi feel about 'Taish' (rage). Through their works we'll try to understand how it is that they advise we tame our rage. Host and Writer: Fabeha Syed Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yet, it is the Will Smith-Chris Rock 'slapgate' from the Oscars that overshadowed all of this.

It is often advised that one shouldn't take any extreme decisions out of anger. Surely, it's okay to be angry, sometimes perhaps even necessary, but how should one let it out?

In this week's episode of Urdunama, we'll look at how Urdu poets, Momin Khan Momin, Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi, Khwaja Saeeduddin Nawab and Gautam Rajrishi feel about 'Taish' (rage). Through their works we'll try to understand how it is that they advise we tame our rage.

Host and Writer: Fabeha Syed
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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]]> 897 Holi 2022: A Look at What Does Holi Stand For in Urdu Poetry https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/holi-2022-a-look-at-what-does-holi-stand-for-in-ur Holi is a social festival which has been written a lot about in Urdu poetry from the spectrum of India's ganga-jamuni tehzeeb. Although there are many poets who have expressed their love for the festival, Wali Muhammad, who wrote using nom de plume, 'Nazeer', wrote almost a dozen nazms on Holi. In this episode we not only look at some of Nazeer Akbarabaadi's works, we also read Azhar Iqbal, Bhartendu Harishchandra, among others. Tune in. Host, Script, Sound Edit: Fabeha Syed Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Mar 2022 10:41:25 -0000 Holi 2022: A Look at What Does Holi Stand For in Urdu Poetry full 83 The Quint Holi is a social festival which has been written a lot about in Urdu poetry from the spectrum of India's ganga-jamuni tehzeeb. Although there are many poets who have expressed their love for the festival, Wali Muhammad, who wrote using nom de plume, 'Nazeer', wrote almost a dozen nazms on Holi. In this episode we not only look at some of Nazeer Akbarabaadi's works, we also read Azhar Iqbal, Bhartendu Harishchandra, among others. Tune in. Host, Script, Sound Edit: Fabeha Syed Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ganga-jamuni tehzeeb.

Although there are many poets who have expressed their love for the festival, Wali Muhammad, who wrote using nom de plume, 'Nazeer', wrote almost a dozen nazms on Holi.

In this episode we not only look at some of Nazeer Akbarabaadi's works, we also read Azhar Iqbal, Bhartendu Harishchandra, among others.

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]]> 653 Our Choices And How Can We Write Our 'Taqdeer' https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/our-choices-and-how-can-we-write-our-taqdeer Tune in as we explore how it is only us who can write the destiny that we want.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 12 Mar 2022 13:15:28 -0000 Our Choices And How Can We Write Our 'Taqdeer' full 82 The Quint Tune in as we explore how it is only us who can write the destiny that we want.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 833 Urdunama: 'Aurat' and Some Poetry Celebrating Womanhood https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/urdunama-aurat-and-some-poetry-celebrating-womanho In this episode we look at some of the poetry written to celebrate womanhood. Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 06 Mar 2022 07:41:33 -0000 Urdunama: 'Aurat' and Some Poetry Celebrating Womanhood full 81 The Quint In this episode we look at some of the poetry written to celebrate womanhood. Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1257 Never Think That 'Jang' Is Not a Crime - A Message From Urdu Poets https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/never-think-that-jang-is-not-a-crime-a-message-fro In this episode we look at some of the warnings against war in Urdu poetry.  Tune in as The Quint's Fabeha Syed reads Sahir Ludhianvi's iconic poem, 'Parchaiyyan'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 26 Feb 2022 16:28:37 -0000 Never Think That 'Jang' Is Not a Crime - A Message From Urdu Poets full 80 The Quint In this episode we look at some of the warnings against war in Urdu poetry.  Tune in as The Quint's Fabeha Syed reads Sahir Ludhianvi's iconic poem, 'Parchaiyyan'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tune in as The Quint's Fabeha Syed reads Sahir Ludhianvi's iconic poem, 'Parchaiyyan'.

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]]> 1240 Dilemma of 'Uns' - To Attach or Not ? https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/dilemma-of-uns-to-attach-or-not In this episode of Urdunama, we celebrate the very foundation of love - attachment, or 'uns'. Tune in and immerse yourself in unsiyat this Valentine's week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 12 Feb 2022 12:36:05 -0000 Dilemma of 'Uns' - To Attach or Not ? full 79 The Quint In this episode of Urdunama, we celebrate the very foundation of love - attachment, or 'uns'. Tune in and immerse yourself in unsiyat this Valentine's week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tune in and immerse yourself in unsiyat this Valentine's week. 

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]]> 668 What Is Election Without a 'Muhim' ? Some Gems of Poetry About Campaign https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/what-is-election-without-a-muhim-some-gems-of-poet In this episode of Urdunama we take a look at what is Muhim meaning campaign and what are the thoughts of some of the Urdu poets about these campaigns. Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 05 Feb 2022 09:21:47 -0000 What Is Election Without a 'Muhim' ? Some Gems of Poetry About Campaign full 78 The Quint In this episode of Urdunama we take a look at what is Muhim meaning campaign and what are the thoughts of some of the Urdu poets about these campaigns. Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Urdunama we take a look at what is Muhim meaning campaign and what are the thoughts of some of the Urdu poets about these campaigns.

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]]> 537 How in Chaos, Moments of 'Shukr' Anchor Us https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/how-in-chaos-moments-of-shukr-anchor-us In this episode of Urdunama we see how it's the gratitude that helps us hold onto the good things in life. In Urdu poetry, Ismail Merathi tells us that we can be thankful for anything, even a cow. Tune in as The Quint's Fabeha Syed reads Merathi's 'Humari Gayein', Andaleeb Shadani's 'der lagi aane mein tumko..' among other ashaar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 29 Jan 2022 08:37:24 -0000 How in Chaos, Moments of 'Shukr' Anchor Us full 77 The Quint In this episode of Urdunama we see how it's the gratitude that helps us hold onto the good things in life. In Urdu poetry, Ismail Merathi tells us that we can be thankful for anything, even a cow. Tune in as The Quint's Fabeha Syed reads Merathi's 'Humari Gayein', Andaleeb Shadani's 'der lagi aane mein tumko..' among other ashaar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tune in as The Quint's Fabeha Syed reads Merathi's 'Humari Gayein', Andaleeb Shadani's 'der lagi aane mein tumko..' among other ashaar.

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]]> 782 The Art of 'Bahas': How Arguments Are Not Won With Slander and Falsehood https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/the-art-of-bahas-how-arguments-are-not-won-with-sl French philosopher René Descartes's famous phrase 'cogito ergo sum' - I think, therefore, I 'am; resonates with every thinking and reasoning mind. And it's thinking that makes us analyse and bring our reflexive and contemplative skills to the fore. This in turn draws us so much closer to what we consider true, that we would even prove any conflicting view to our version of truth, wrong. And it is this exposure with the opposing ideas when a person indulges in arguments. But knowing when to stop arguing is what determines wisdom from verbose. Arguments, are what make us never stop thinking, and thus, form a part of our most  relationships. Especially the most intimate ones that bind us in matrimony. And the key to win such arguments is wit. Urdu poet, Ghaus 'Khwah Makhwah' Hyderabadi's nazm, 'Biwi Aur Patloon', is probably a good example if wit in argument.  Tune in as we explore the theme and of argument or 'bahas' through not only satire and romance but also tragedy in Urdu poetry.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 22 Jan 2022 17:24:25 -0000 The Art of 'Bahas': How Arguments Are Not Won With Slander and Falsehood full 76 The Quint French philosopher René Descartes's famous phrase 'cogito ergo sum' - I think, therefore, I 'am; resonates with every thinking and reasoning mind. And it's thinking that makes us analyse and bring our reflexive and contemplative skills to the fore. This in turn draws us so much closer to what we consider true, that we would even prove any conflicting view to our version of truth, wrong. And it is this exposure with the opposing ideas when a person indulges in arguments. But knowing when to stop arguing is what determines wisdom from verbose. Arguments, are what make us never stop thinking, and thus, form a part of our most  relationships. Especially the most intimate ones that bind us in matrimony. And the key to win such arguments is wit. Urdu poet, Ghaus 'Khwah Makhwah' Hyderabadi's nazm, 'Biwi Aur Patloon', is probably a good example if wit in argument.  Tune in as we explore the theme and of argument or 'bahas' through not only satire and romance but also tragedy in Urdu poetry.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
And it is this exposure with the opposing ideas when a person indulges in arguments. But knowing when to stop arguing is what determines wisdom from verbose.

Arguments, are what make us never stop thinking, and thus, form a part of our most  relationships. Especially the most intimate ones that bind us in matrimony. And the key to win such arguments is wit. Urdu poet, Ghaus 'Khwah Makhwah' Hyderabadi's nazm, 'Biwi Aur Patloon', is probably a good example if wit in argument. 

Tune in as we explore the theme and of argument or 'bahas' through not only satire and romance but also tragedy in Urdu poetry. 

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]]> 838 'Mukarrar' Is the Mother of Skills https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/mukarrar-is-the-mother-of-skills Mukarrar meaning repeat is a word that people often use as a response to praise poetry, or any spoken words.  In this episode we explore what it is that poets wish to repeat or stop at once.  Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 15 Jan 2022 13:21:34 -0000 'Mukarrar' Is the Mother of Skills full 75 The Quint Mukarrar meaning repeat is a word that people often use as a response to praise poetry, or any spoken words.  In this episode we explore what it is that poets wish to repeat or stop at once.  Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode we explore what it is that poets wish to repeat or stop at once. 
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]]> 604 What Makes the Poets Go Against the Grain And Be a 'Sarkash'? https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/what-makes-the-poets-go-against-the-grain-and-be-a In this episode we explore the idea of rebellion or 'sarkashi', in Urdu poetry.  Tune in as The Quint's Fabeha Syed reads Ali Sardar Jafri, Asrar ul Haq Majaz, and others to understand what makes them go against the grain.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 08 Jan 2022 09:15:42 -0000 What Makes the Poets Go Against the Grain And Be a 'Sarkash'? full 74 The Quint In this episode we explore the idea of rebellion or 'sarkashi', in Urdu poetry.  Tune in as The Quint's Fabeha Syed reads Ali Sardar Jafri, Asrar ul Haq Majaz, and others to understand what makes them go against the grain.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tune in as The Quint's Fabeha Syed reads Ali Sardar Jafri, Asrar ul Haq Majaz, and others to understand what makes them go against the grain. 

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]]> 791 New Year 2022: Some Gems of Urdu Poetry to Start a 'Mubarak' New Year https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/new-year-2022-some-gems-of-urdu-poetry-to-start-a Mubarak meaning auspicious, and this should be the way to usher in the start of a new year. This word has often been used in Urdu poetry as a way of taunting. For instance, Shakeel Badayuni's sher is complaining about the lover's oblivion. Ye ada-e-be-niyaazi tujhe bewafa mubaarak Magar aisi be-rukhi kya ki salaam tak na pahunche Tune in, as we explore more such ways through which the poets have expressed their mubaarak moments reaching out to the one they love.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 01 Jan 2022 06:21:19 -0000 New Year 2022: Some Gems of Urdu Poetry to Start a 'Mubarak' New Year full 73 The Quint Mubarak meaning auspicious, and this should be the way to usher in the start of a new year. This word has often been used in Urdu poetry as a way of taunting. For instance, Shakeel Badayuni's sher is complaining about the lover's oblivion. Ye ada-e-be-niyaazi tujhe bewafa mubaarak Magar aisi be-rukhi kya ki salaam tak na pahunche Tune in, as we explore more such ways through which the poets have expressed their mubaarak moments reaching out to the one they love.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mubarak meaning auspicious, and this should be the way to usher in the start of a new year. This word has often been used in Urdu poetry as a way of taunting. For instance, Shakeel Badayuni's sher is complaining about the lover's oblivion.

Ye ada-e-be-niyaazi tujhe bewafa mubaarak Magar aisi be-rukhi kya ki salaam tak na pahunche

Tune in, as we explore more such ways through which the poets have expressed their mubaarak moments reaching out to the one they love. 

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]]> 782 The 'Maseeha' For Every Hardship: Urdu Poetry Has Some Answers https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/the-maseeha-for-every-hardship-urdu-poetry-has-som 'Maseeha' which means a saviour of a tribe who leads towards liberation, is often used for someone who can heal. Jesus Christ is called 'Maseeha' for his healing powers not only in Christianity but in all the Abrahamic religions such as Islam and Judaism. In Urdu poetry, there are many references to the healing powers of Jesus Christ. And it is the beloved who is referred to as 'Maseeha Nafas' meaning the one who cures like Christ. In this episode of Urdunama we look at many such references. Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 25 Dec 2021 09:42:14 -0000 The 'Maseeha' For Every Hardship: Urdu Poetry Has Some Answers full 72 The Quint 'Maseeha' which means a saviour of a tribe who leads towards liberation, is often used for someone who can heal. Jesus Christ is called 'Maseeha' for his healing powers not only in Christianity but in all the Abrahamic religions such as Islam and Judaism. In Urdu poetry, there are many references to the healing powers of Jesus Christ. And it is the beloved who is referred to as 'Maseeha Nafas' meaning the one who cures like Christ. In this episode of Urdunama we look at many such references. Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Urdu poetry, there are many references to the healing powers of Jesus Christ. And it is the beloved who is referred to as 'Maseeha Nafas' meaning the one who cures like Christ.

In this episode of Urdunama we look at many such references. Tune in.

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]]> 655 If Good Things Come to Those Who Wait, then How Should One be 'Muntazir' ? https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/if-good-things-come-to-those-who-wait-then-how-sho It is said that don't keep waiting for things; instead, make them happen. But then it is also believed that good things come to those who wait. What is it that one should do? 'Muntazir' means the state of waiting for something or someone. In Urdu poetry, the subject of poets' wait is often the lover, and shayar's ultimate fantasy is the moment of 'vasl' or union with him. The delay in vasl is the period that the shayar spends in hijr or separation from his lover. And moments spent in this separation is what makes the shayar become muntazir of the glad tidings that await him.  In this episode, we explore how poets have written about the theme of 'intezaar; or wait. We do this is through reading some of the gems by Faiz, Daagh, Sahir Ludhianvi, among others.  Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 18 Dec 2021 12:07:22 -0000 If Good Things Come to Those Who Wait, then How Should One be 'Muntazir' ? full 71 The Quint It is said that don't keep waiting for things; instead, make them happen. But then it is also believed that good things come to those who wait. What is it that one should do? 'Muntazir' means the state of waiting for something or someone. In Urdu poetry, the subject of poets' wait is often the lover, and shayar's ultimate fantasy is the moment of 'vasl' or union with him. The delay in vasl is the period that the shayar spends in hijr or separation from his lover. And moments spent in this separation is what makes the shayar become muntazir of the glad tidings that await him.  In this episode, we explore how poets have written about the theme of 'intezaar; or wait. We do this is through reading some of the gems by Faiz, Daagh, Sahir Ludhianvi, among others.  Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'Muntazir' means the state of waiting for something or someone. In Urdu poetry, the subject of poets' wait is often the lover, and shayar's ultimate fantasy is the moment of 'vasl' or union with him.

The delay in vasl is the period that the shayar spends in hijr or separation from his lover. And moments spent in this separation is what makes the shayar become muntazir of the glad tidings that await him. 

In this episode, we explore how poets have written about the theme of 'intezaar; or wait. We do this is through reading some of the gems by Faiz, Daagh, Sahir Ludhianvi, among others. 

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]]> 1096 Urdu Poetry and How Choosing 'Umeed' Makes Everything Possible https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/urdu-poetry-and-how-choosing-umeed-makes-everythin In this episode we look at how poets have written about their 'umeed' meaning hope.  Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 11 Dec 2021 11:57:40 -0000 Urdu Poetry and How Choosing 'Umeed' Makes Everything Possible full 70 The Quint In this episode we look at how poets have written about their 'umeed' meaning hope.  Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 834 Lessons From a Hard Past : You Can Always Have a New 'Ibtida' https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/lessons-from-a-hard-past-you-can-always-have-a-new 'Ibtida' means a beginning and 'inteha' means ending of something after having reached an extent. The beginning could be of a relationship, or of an activity. And, since every bigining is a start of an effort, 'ibtida' holds a special place in Urdu poetry that brings hope and comfort to our hearts. In this episode, The Quint's Fabeha Syed explores how to find those ends in which a new 'ibtida' can blossom. Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 04 Dec 2021 11:38:26 -0000 Lessons From a Hard Past : You Can Always Have a New 'Ibtida' full 69 The Quint 'Ibtida' means a beginning and 'inteha' means ending of something after having reached an extent. The beginning could be of a relationship, or of an activity. And, since every bigining is a start of an effort, 'ibtida' holds a special place in Urdu poetry that brings hope and comfort to our hearts. In this episode, The Quint's Fabeha Syed explores how to find those ends in which a new 'ibtida' can blossom. Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, The Quint's Fabeha Syed explores how to find those ends in which a new 'ibtida' can blossom.

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]]> 894 The Essence of 'Waqt' - It Flies, Stops, Changes, Heals, and is Priceless https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/the-essence-of-waqt-it-flies-stops-changes-heals-a Philosophers have always argued about time and have viewed it with different theories. Poets, on the other hand, have made the time the essence of their work and worries.  When stuck in the past, it is the 'maazi' that the poet lives in his poetry. When hoping for a beautiful future, the poets are usually dreaming about the union or 'visaal' with their beloved. But, the present is what makes the poet wonder about these two points of time - the past and the future.   In this episode of Urdunama, we try to explore the different effects of time that Urdu poetry brings in it.  Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 27 Nov 2021 05:25:05 -0000 The Essence of 'Waqt' - It Flies, Stops, Changes, Heals, and is Priceless full 68 The Quint Philosophers have always argued about time and have viewed it with different theories. Poets, on the other hand, have made the time the essence of their work and worries.  When stuck in the past, it is the 'maazi' that the poet lives in his poetry. When hoping for a beautiful future, the poets are usually dreaming about the union or 'visaal' with their beloved. But, the present is what makes the poet wonder about these two points of time - the past and the future.   In this episode of Urdunama, we try to explore the different effects of time that Urdu poetry brings in it.  Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When stuck in the past, it is the 'maazi' that the poet lives in his poetry. When hoping for a beautiful future, the poets are usually dreaming about the union or 'visaal' with their beloved. But, the present is what makes the poet wonder about these two points of time - the past and the future.  

In this episode of Urdunama, we try to explore the different effects of time that Urdu poetry brings in it. 

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]]> 927 Shayri on 'Pollution': How Poets See 'Aaloodgi' From the Prism of Poetry https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/shayri-on-pollution-how-poets-see-aaloodgi-from-th 'Aaloodgi' meaning pollution, is a huge concern of worry for the not just the shayar but everyone. However, in poetry, pollution of any form stands for corruption, absence of lover, a great discomfort, or any negative emotion.  In this episode of Urdunama, we explore how pollution has caused distress to poets like Amjad Islam Amjad and Anand Narayan Mulla, among others.  Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 20 Nov 2021 06:32:40 -0000 Shayri on 'Pollution': How Poets See 'Aaloodgi' From the Prism of Poetry full 67 The Quint 'Aaloodgi' meaning pollution, is a huge concern of worry for the not just the shayar but everyone. However, in poetry, pollution of any form stands for corruption, absence of lover, a great discomfort, or any negative emotion.  In this episode of Urdunama, we explore how pollution has caused distress to poets like Amjad Islam Amjad and Anand Narayan Mulla, among others.  Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices shayar but everyone. However, in poetry, pollution of any form stands for corruption, absence of lover, a great discomfort, or any negative emotion. 

In this episode of Urdunama, we explore how pollution has caused distress to poets like Amjad Islam Amjad and Anand Narayan Mulla, among others. 

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]]> 802 How ‘Kainaat’ Works—It Moves When You Move https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/how-kainaat-works-it-moves-when-you-move Philosophers, scientists, thinkers, have been trying to understand the secrets of the universe through the various disciplines of inquiry.  Universe, they tell, is all about energy, time and matter. Once we internalise this belief, the universe then moves quickly as we decide. But, how? To understand this, we explore through Urdu poetry, what does 'kainaat' mean to poets and how they see the universe through the galaxies of their words.  Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 13 Nov 2021 04:52:35 -0000 How ‘Kainaat’ Works—It Moves When You Move full 66 The Quint Philosophers, scientists, thinkers, have been trying to understand the secrets of the universe through the various disciplines of inquiry.  Universe, they tell, is all about energy, time and matter. Once we internalise this belief, the universe then moves quickly as we decide. But, how? To understand this, we explore through Urdu poetry, what does 'kainaat' mean to poets and how they see the universe through the galaxies of their words.  Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Universe, they tell, is all about energy, time and matter. Once we internalise this belief, the universe then moves quickly as we decide. But, how?

To understand this, we explore through Urdu poetry, what does 'kainaat' mean to poets and how they see the universe through the galaxies of their words. 

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]]> 861 Jashn-e-Raunaq: Celebration of Love, Life, and Truth https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/jashn-e-raunaq-celebration-of-love-life-and-truth 'Raunaq' means lustre or glow. In this episode we understand what is 'raunaq' for poets and how some of the Urdu poetry has thrown light on theme like glow of anyone's presence, of truth, of love, and so on. When 'raunaq' spreads in our lives through all of these things, it enhances the quality of life. But, when the same 'raunaq' is found on a certain food, why it is then considered  considered bad for health. We talk about this, as well. So, Tune in. And don't forget to leave a little 'raunaq' wherever you go. Host, Writer, Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 30 Oct 2021 09:37:53 -0000 Jashn-e-Raunaq: Celebration of Love, Life, and Truth full 65 The Quint 'Raunaq' means lustre or glow. In this episode we understand what is 'raunaq' for poets and how some of the Urdu poetry has thrown light on theme like glow of anyone's presence, of truth, of love, and so on. When 'raunaq' spreads in our lives through all of these things, it enhances the quality of life. But, when the same 'raunaq' is found on a certain food, why it is then considered  considered bad for health. We talk about this, as well. So, Tune in. And don't forget to leave a little 'raunaq' wherever you go. Host, Writer, Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode we understand what is 'raunaq' for poets and how some of the Urdu poetry has thrown light on theme like glow of anyone's presence, of truth, of love, and so on.

When 'raunaq' spreads in our lives through all of these things, it enhances the quality of life. But, when the same 'raunaq' is found on a certain food, why it is then considered  considered bad for health. We talk about this, as well.

So, Tune in. And don't forget to leave a little 'raunaq' wherever you go.

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Editor: Shelly Walia
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]]> 787 A Look Through Poetry: Themes of Different Type of Riwaaj, and How Poets Have Written About Them https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/a-look-through-poetry-themes-of-different-type-of In this special episode of Urdunama, The Quint's Fabeha Syed decodes the theme of riwaaj meaning customs, through Urdu poetry. Poets have often commented over the riwaaj of corruption and social injustice. For this, Fabeha picks out Kaifi Azmi’s Taj Mahal and explains the poets POV. And for the riwaaj  of our syncretic culture, the host reads Urdu classical poet, Nazeer Akbarabadi whose work is a reflection of our rich heritage. You will also hear from historian Pushpesh Pant, writer, Saif Mahmood, and poet, Azhar Iqbal who discuss what is it like have the 'Ganga-Jamni riwaaj ' as our legacy.  Host and producer: Fabeha Syed. Editor: Shelly Walia  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:39:57 -0000 A Look Through Poetry: Themes of Different Type of Riwaaj, and How Poets Have Written About Them full 64 The Quint In this special episode of Urdunama, The Quint's Fabeha Syed decodes the theme of riwaaj meaning customs, through Urdu poetry. Poets have often commented over the riwaaj of corruption and social injustice. For this, Fabeha picks out Kaifi Azmi’s Taj Mahal and explains the poets POV. And for the riwaaj  of our syncretic culture, the host reads Urdu classical poet, Nazeer Akbarabadi whose work is a reflection of our rich heritage. You will also hear from historian Pushpesh Pant, writer, Saif Mahmood, and poet, Azhar Iqbal who discuss what is it like have the 'Ganga-Jamni riwaaj ' as our legacy.  Host and producer: Fabeha Syed. Editor: Shelly Walia  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices riwaaj meaning customs, through Urdu poetry.

Poets have often commented over the riwaaj of corruption and social injustice. For this, Fabeha picks out Kaifi Azmi’s Taj Mahal and explains the poets POV.

And for the riwaaj  of our syncretic culture, the host reads Urdu classical poet, Nazeer Akbarabadi whose work is a reflection of our rich heritage. You will also hear from historian Pushpesh Pant, writer, Saif Mahmood, and poet, Azhar Iqbal who discuss what is it like have the 'Ganga-Jamni riwaaj ' as our legacy. 

Host and producer: Fabeha Syed.
Editor: Shelly Walia 

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]]> 1404 Theme of 'Gunaah', Temptations, and Sufferings in Urdu Poetry https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/theme-of-gunaah-temptations-and-sufferings-in-urdu In this episode we explore what leads to a 'gunaah' or a sin. And how poets have expressed about what tempts them.  Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 16 Oct 2021 07:03:24 -0000 Theme of 'Gunaah', Temptations, and Sufferings in Urdu Poetry full 63 The Quint In this episode we explore what leads to a 'gunaah' or a sin. And how poets have expressed about what tempts them.  Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 1041 Remembering the King of Ghazal - Jagjit Singh https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/remembering-the-king-of-ghazal-jagjit-singh Tune in as The Quint pays a musical tribute to the King of Ghazal, Jagjit Singh.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 09 Oct 2021 12:26:13 -0000 Remembering the King of Ghazal - Jagjit Singh full 62 The Quint Tune in as The Quint pays a musical tribute to the King of Ghazal, Jagjit Singh.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Quint pays a musical tribute to the King of Ghazal, Jagjit Singh. 

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]]> 908 Gandhi Jayanti: Odes to Mahatma Gandhi in Urdu Poetry https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/gandhi-jayanti-odes-to-mahatma-gandhi-in-urdu-poet 'Watan ka Raag' by Urdu poet, Pandit Brij Narayan Chakbast, and 'Mahatma Gandhi Ka Qatl' by Anand Narain Mulla. These two poems best describe the impact Gandhi had on Urdu poets of that time. Through these powerful nazms, various themes of Gandhi's philosophy come alive, only if we pay close attention to what Gandhi stood for.  Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Oct 2021 18:10:41 -0000 Gandhi Jayanti: Odes to Mahatma Gandhi in Urdu Poetry full 61 The Quint 'Watan ka Raag' by Urdu poet, Pandit Brij Narayan Chakbast, and 'Mahatma Gandhi Ka Qatl' by Anand Narain Mulla. These two poems best describe the impact Gandhi had on Urdu poets of that time. Through these powerful nazms, various themes of Gandhi's philosophy come alive, only if we pay close attention to what Gandhi stood for.  Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices nazms, various themes of Gandhi's philosophy come alive, only if we pay close attention to what Gandhi stood for. 

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]]> 1218 Look Deep Into 'Gulshan' to Understand Everything Better https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/look-deep-into-gulshan-to-understand-everything-be In this episode, we explore the many meanings and contexts of the word, 'Gulshan'. But before that, why don't you first think of your happy place?  Tune in, to find out the relevance of a 'happy place' and 'gulshan'. Host, producer and audio editor: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 25 Sep 2021 10:50:36 -0000 Look Deep Into 'Gulshan' to Understand Everything Better full 60 The Quint In this episode, we explore the many meanings and contexts of the word, 'Gulshan'. But before that, why don't you first think of your happy place?  Tune in, to find out the relevance of a 'happy place' and 'gulshan'. Host, producer and audio editor: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tune in, to find out the relevance of a 'happy place' and 'gulshan'.

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]]> 1134 A Look at Freedom Through Poetry And What it Means to Have 'Azaadi' https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/a-look-at-freedom-through-poetry-and-what-it-means As we celebrate India's 75th Independence Day, we reflect on what it truly means to be free.  In this episode, we understand the theme of freedom - 'Azaadi', through the poems of Ali Sardar Jafri, Firaq Gorakhouri, and Faiz Ahmad Faiz.  Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 14 Aug 2021 17:19:30 -0000 A Look at Freedom Through Poetry And What it Means to Have 'Azaadi' full 59 The Quint As we celebrate India's 75th Independence Day, we reflect on what it truly means to be free.  In this episode, we understand the theme of freedom - 'Azaadi', through the poems of Ali Sardar Jafri, Firaq Gorakhouri, and Faiz Ahmad Faiz.  Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we understand the theme of freedom - 'Azaadi', through the poems of Ali Sardar Jafri, Firaq Gorakhouri, and Faiz Ahmad Faiz. 

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]]> 558 Explaining 'Fatah' and How the Winner Takes it All https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/explaining-fatah-and-how-the-winner-takes-it-all In this episode, we talk about the theme of victory through literature and poetry.  Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 07 Aug 2021 14:05:40 -0000 Explaining 'Fatah' and How the Winner Takes it All full 58 The Quint In this episode, we talk about the theme of victory through literature and poetry.  Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 870 Mohd Rafi And His Honey-Laced Voice for Every Mood https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/mohd-rafi-and-his-honey-laced-voice-for-every-mood Tune in as The Quint's Fabeha Syed pays a musical tribute to the man with a honey-laced voice.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 31 Jul 2021 09:19:55 -0000 Mohd Rafi And His Honey-Laced Voice for Every Mood full 57 The Quint Tune in as The Quint's Fabeha Syed pays a musical tribute to the man with a honey-laced voice.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 807 How 'Tahayyur' is the Beginning of Wisdom? https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/how-tahayyur-is-the-beginning-of-wisdom In this episode, tune in to find out the meaning of 'Tahayyur', and what amazes the poets that they commit themselves to poetry.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 24 Jul 2021 08:50:45 -0000 How 'Tahayyur' is the Beginning of Wisdom? full 56 The Quint In this episode, tune in to find out the meaning of 'Tahayyur', and what amazes the poets that they commit themselves to poetry.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 880 Understanding the Theme of 'Intoxication' Through 'Saaqi'? https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/understanding-the-theme-of-intoxication-through-sa The word 'Saaqi' meaning the bartender, or someone who serves alcohol, is often been used by poets in different ways. For instance, in this ghazal by Jigar Moradabadi, the word 'Saaqi' is used to describe a leader or 'imam': ye hai mai-kada yahan rind hai yahan sab ka saaqi imaam hai ye haram nahin hai ai shaiḳh ji yahan paarsai haraam hai In this week's episode of Urdunama, we understand the theme of intoxication by exploring the oft-used word in Urdu poetry – 'Saaqi'. Joining The Quint's Fabeha Syed on the podcast is renowned poet Azhar Iqbal. Tune in. Host, Producer, and Audio Editor: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 10 Jul 2021 10:17:04 -0000 Understanding the Theme of 'Intoxication' Through 'Saaqi'? full 55 The Quint The word 'Saaqi' meaning the bartender, or someone who serves alcohol, is often been used by poets in different ways. For instance, in this ghazal by Jigar Moradabadi, the word 'Saaqi' is used to describe a leader or 'imam': ye hai mai-kada yahan rind hai yahan sab ka saaqi imaam hai ye haram nahin hai ai shaiḳh ji yahan paarsai haraam hai In this week's episode of Urdunama, we understand the theme of intoxication by exploring the oft-used word in Urdu poetry – 'Saaqi'. Joining The Quint's Fabeha Syed on the podcast is renowned poet Azhar Iqbal. Tune in. Host, Producer, and Audio Editor: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ye hai mai-kada yahan rind hai yahan sab ka saaqi imaam hai ye haram nahin hai ai shaiḳh ji yahan paarsai haraam hai
In this week's episode of Urdunama, we understand the theme of intoxication by exploring the oft-used word in Urdu poetry – 'Saaqi'.

Joining The Quint's Fabeha Syed on the podcast is renowned poet Azhar Iqbal. Tune in.

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]]> 1302 Raising the Voice and Standards – A Lesson in Poetry https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/raising-the-voice-and-standards-a-lesson-in-poetry In this episode, we explore the many meanings of having a 'voice', and using it for those who either don't have it or are often silenced by those in power.  To make this podcast, we found it vital to refer to the poetry of stalwarts like Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Sahir Ludhianvi, Majrooh Sultanpuri, and Jaun Elia among others.  Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:34:04 -0000 Raising the Voice and Standards – A Lesson in Poetry full 54 The Quint In this episode, we explore the many meanings of having a 'voice', and using it for those who either don't have it or are often silenced by those in power.  To make this podcast, we found it vital to refer to the poetry of stalwarts like Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Sahir Ludhianvi, Majrooh Sultanpuri, and Jaun Elia among others.  Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
To make this podcast, we found it vital to refer to the poetry of stalwarts like Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Sahir Ludhianvi, Majrooh Sultanpuri, and Jaun Elia among others. 

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]]> 902 RD Burman & Gulzar: Maestros And Their Masterpieces https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/rd-burman-gulzar-maestros-and-their-masterpieces In this episode of Urdunama, we remember legendary composer, Rahul Dev Burman, aka, 'Pancham Da', and his friendship with another legendary maestro, Gulzar. Host, writer, and audio editor: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 26 Jun 2021 14:43:57 -0000 RD Burman & Gulzar: Maestros And Their Masterpieces full 53 The Quint In this episode of Urdunama, we remember legendary composer, Rahul Dev Burman, aka, 'Pancham Da', and his friendship with another legendary maestro, Gulzar. Host, writer, and audio editor: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host, writer, and audio editor: Fabeha Syed
Editor: Shelly Walia
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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]]> 829 'Taraana' of Love is the Soundtrack of Your Life https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/taraana-of-love-is-the-soundtrack-of-your-life In this episode, we explore the theme of Music through Urdu poetry, and what it is that makes the soundtrack of our lives.  Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 19 Jun 2021 06:10:53 -0000 'Taraana' of Love is the Soundtrack of Your Life full 52 The Quint In this episode, we explore the theme of Music through Urdu poetry, and what it is that makes the soundtrack of our lives.  Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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]]> 727 Don't Feel 'Tanha' In The Company Of Good Poets https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/dont-feel-tanha-in-the-company-of-good-poets In this episode, we explore the word 'Tanha' and understand the theme of loneliness in Urdu Poetry. Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 12 Jun 2021 14:56:31 -0000 Don't Feel 'Tanha' In The Company Of Good Poets full 51 The Quint In this episode, we explore the word 'Tanha' and understand the theme of loneliness in Urdu Poetry. Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1091 You Described Urdunama As ‘Sukoon’, That De-Stresses & Heals https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/you-described-urdunama-as-sukoon-that-de-stresses The Quint’s Urdunama turns 50 episodes old. On the 50th episode of your favourite podcast, we bring you a theme in poetry that you felt describes us the best – Sukoon. Sukoon means tranquillity, a sense of inner calm and peace, which, poets have described, comes as a result of acceptance and love. Tune in as Fabeha Syed recites Sahir Ludhianvi and Faiz – two of the tallest poets of the sub-continent who have left behind the legacy of advocating ‘sukoon’ through their art. Host, Writer, and Audio Editor: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 05 Jun 2021 15:13:07 -0000 You Described Urdunama As ‘Sukoon’, That De-Stresses & Heals full 50 The Quint The Quint’s Urdunama turns 50 episodes old. On the 50th episode of your favourite podcast, we bring you a theme in poetry that you felt describes us the best – Sukoon. Sukoon means tranquillity, a sense of inner calm and peace, which, poets have described, comes as a result of acceptance and love. Tune in as Fabeha Syed recites Sahir Ludhianvi and Faiz – two of the tallest poets of the sub-continent who have left behind the legacy of advocating ‘sukoon’ through their art. Host, Writer, and Audio Editor: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sukoon. Sukoon means tranquillity, a sense of inner calm and peace, which, poets have described, comes as a result of acceptance and love. Tune in as Fabeha Syed recites Sahir Ludhianvi and Faiz – two of the tallest poets of the sub-continent who have left behind the legacy of advocating ‘sukoon’ through their art.

Host, Writer, and Audio Editor: Fabeha Syed
Editor: Shelly Walia
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]]> 716 Hope in The Time of Grief: What’s ‘Mumkin’ in Poetry? https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/hope-in-the-time-of-grief-what-s-mumkin-in-poetry Mumkin means possible, and possibility means imkaan — a remedy that brings relief to a grieving heart. In this episode, we explore how poetry could bring not just joy but also a relief to a troubled or grieving heart and therapy for our mental well-being. So, we thought what better way to understand the theme of possibility than poetry. In this episode of Urdunama, The Quint’s Fabeha Syed reads Allama Iqbal’s ghazal, ‘Sitaron se aage jahan aur bhi hain...’, Faiz Ahmad Faiz’s nazm, ‘Is waqt to yun lagta hai...’. She also catches up with poet and scholar, Maaz Bin Bilal, who reads Emily Dickinson's poem, 'I Dwell in Possibility' and explains it through his translation in Urdu. Tune in. Host, Writer, and Audio Editor: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 29 May 2021 15:14:46 -0000 Hope in The Time of Grief: What’s ‘Mumkin’ in Poetry? full 49 The Quint Mumkin means possible, and possibility means imkaan — a remedy that brings relief to a grieving heart. In this episode, we explore how poetry could bring not just joy but also a relief to a troubled or grieving heart and therapy for our mental well-being. So, we thought what better way to understand the theme of possibility than poetry. In this episode of Urdunama, The Quint’s Fabeha Syed reads Allama Iqbal’s ghazal, ‘Sitaron se aage jahan aur bhi hain...’, Faiz Ahmad Faiz’s nazm, ‘Is waqt to yun lagta hai...’. She also catches up with poet and scholar, Maaz Bin Bilal, who reads Emily Dickinson's poem, 'I Dwell in Possibility' and explains it through his translation in Urdu. Tune in. Host, Writer, and Audio Editor: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mumkin means possible, and possibility means imkaan — a remedy that brings relief to a grieving heart.

In this episode, we explore how poetry could bring not just joy but also a relief to a troubled or grieving heart and therapy for our mental well-being. So, we thought what better way to understand the theme of possibility than poetry.

In this episode of Urdunama, The Quint’s Fabeha Syed reads Allama Iqbal’s ghazal, ‘Sitaron se aage jahan aur bhi hain...’, Faiz Ahmad Faiz’s nazm, ‘Is waqt to yun lagta hai...’. She also catches up with poet and scholar, Maaz Bin Bilal, who reads Emily Dickinson's poem, 'I Dwell in Possibility' and explains it through his translation in Urdu.

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Editor: Shelly Walia
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]]> 1228 Have The Courage Of Fulfilling Your 'Hasrat' https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/have-the-courage-of-fulfilling-your-hasrat The word khwahish means desire, but when it's not fulfilled, it becomes 'hasrat' for the pining heart. In this episode of Urdunama, we understand how holding on to hasrat is a great way to accept life's uncertainties.  Tune in. Host, Writer, and Audio Editor: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 22 May 2021 15:37:58 -0000 Have The Courage Of Fulfilling Your 'Hasrat' full 48 The Quint The word khwahish means desire, but when it's not fulfilled, it becomes 'hasrat' for the pining heart. In this episode of Urdunama, we understand how holding on to hasrat is a great way to accept life's uncertainties.  Tune in. Host, Writer, and Audio Editor: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices khwahish means desire, but when it's not fulfilled, it becomes 'hasrat' for the pining heart. In this episode of Urdunama, we understand how holding on to hasrat is a great way to accept life's uncertainties. 

Tune in.

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]]> 738 Be Fully 'Bedaar' If you Want To Dream https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/be-fully-bedaar-if-you-want-to-dream This Pandemic has taught us many lessons. One of them is to not be oblivious to the world that we are living in.  How awake are we?  To answer that, we have tried to explore the word 'bedaar' through Urdu poetry. After all, to be 'Bedaar' is to be alive.  Tune in.  Host, Writer, and Audio Editor: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 08 May 2021 10:38:55 -0000 Be Fully 'Bedaar' If you Want To Dream full 47 The Quint This Pandemic has taught us many lessons. One of them is to not be oblivious to the world that we are living in.  How awake are we?  To answer that, we have tried to explore the word 'bedaar' through Urdu poetry. After all, to be 'Bedaar' is to be alive.  Tune in.  Host, Writer, and Audio Editor: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How awake are we? 

To answer that, we have tried to explore the word 'bedaar' through Urdu poetry. After all, to be 'Bedaar' is to be alive. 
Tune in. 

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]]> 672 Understanding 'Rahm' With a Little Help From Shakespeare https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/understanding-rahm-with-a-little-help-from-shakesp In this episode, we take help from Shakespeare to understand the 'Quality of Mercy'. We also wrap our heads around the cause of 'be-rahm', merciless pain, as compassion first requires one to be humble.  Tune in. Host, Writer, and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 01 May 2021 15:21:59 -0000 Understanding 'Rahm' With a Little Help From Shakespeare full 46 The Quint In this episode, we take help from Shakespeare to understand the 'Quality of Mercy'. We also wrap our heads around the cause of 'be-rahm', merciless pain, as compassion first requires one to be humble.  Tune in. Host, Writer, and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tune in.

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]]> 924 A Prayer Of 'Khair' In These Testing Times https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/a-prayer-of-khair-in-these-testing-times With the Covid 19 surge this year proving to be deadlier than what it was the last year, we pray for 'khair' for everyone. Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 24 Apr 2021 14:43:19 -0000 A Prayer Of 'Khair' In These Testing Times full 45 The Quint With the Covid 19 surge this year proving to be deadlier than what it was the last year, we pray for 'khair' for everyone. Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 752 Some of the Things That Made Poets Say, ‘Afreen’! https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/some-of-the-things-that-made-poets-say-afreen Written by Javed Akhtar, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's iconic song 'Husn-e-jaana ki tareef mumkin nahi...' has always made us wonder about the word 'afreen'. 'Afreen' is an expression that is used to express our admiration for something or someone. And in this episode we dig deep, to find ways in which poets have written, praising about things that amused them and made them say, 'afreen'. Tune in. Host, Writer, and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 20 Mar 2021 12:13:27 -0000 Some of the Things That Made Poets Say, ‘Afreen’! full 44 The Quint Written by Javed Akhtar, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's iconic song 'Husn-e-jaana ki tareef mumkin nahi...' has always made us wonder about the word 'afreen'. 'Afreen' is an expression that is used to express our admiration for something or someone. And in this episode we dig deep, to find ways in which poets have written, praising about things that amused them and made them say, 'afreen'. Tune in. Host, Writer, and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Husn-e-jaana ki tareef mumkin nahi...' has always made us wonder about the word 'afreen'.

'Afreen' is an expression that is used to express our admiration for something or someone. And in this episode we dig deep, to find ways in which poets have written, praising about things that amused them and made them say, 'afreen'. Tune in.
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]]> 585 Gems Of Feminist Urdu Poetry This Women's Day https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/gems-of-feminist-urdu-poetry-this-womens-day In this special episode of Urdunama, we bring you the poetry of Urdu's female poets. Poets like Ada Jafferey, Fehmida Riaz, Kishwar Naheed, Zehra Nigah, and Parveen Shakir, among others, bring female perspectives to a genre that is largely ruled by male poets.  Tune in for some gems from these great women's shayari.  Host, Writer, and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 06 Mar 2021 16:52:29 -0000 Gems Of Feminist Urdu Poetry This Women's Day full 43 The Quint In this special episode of Urdunama, we bring you the poetry of Urdu's female poets. Poets like Ada Jafferey, Fehmida Riaz, Kishwar Naheed, Zehra Nigah, and Parveen Shakir, among others, bring female perspectives to a genre that is largely ruled by male poets.  Tune in for some gems from these great women's shayari.  Host, Writer, and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tune in for some gems from these great women's shayari. 

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]]> 608 Shayar-e-Inquilab Josh Malihabadi’s Poems Spoke To Those in Power https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/shayar-e-inquilab-josh-malihabadi-s-poems-spoke-to Author of the slogan that echoes in every protest, Josh Malihabadi was a poet who challenged the British in his fierce style of writing. The poet par excellence, Josh Malihabadi was also close to India’s first prime minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru who he considered his ideal. Josh was conferred Padma Bhushan in the year 1954. His fiery poetry was anti-establishment, anti-religiosity, and spoke directly to those in power. It is considered the blueprint for most resistance writing. In this episode, meet Josh, the fearless poet, who never compromised on his principles. Also, in the podcast, The Quint's Fabeha Syed explains Josh's iconic nazm, 'Shikast e Zindan Ka Khwab'. Tune in. Host, Writer, and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:39:31 -0000 Shayar-e-Inquilab Josh Malihabadi’s Poems Spoke To Those in Power full 42 The Quint Author of the slogan that echoes in every protest, Josh Malihabadi was a poet who challenged the British in his fierce style of writing. The poet par excellence, Josh Malihabadi was also close to India’s first prime minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru who he considered his ideal. Josh was conferred Padma Bhushan in the year 1954. His fiery poetry was anti-establishment, anti-religiosity, and spoke directly to those in power. It is considered the blueprint for most resistance writing. In this episode, meet Josh, the fearless poet, who never compromised on his principles. Also, in the podcast, The Quint's Fabeha Syed explains Josh's iconic nazm, 'Shikast e Zindan Ka Khwab'. Tune in. Host, Writer, and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
His fiery poetry was anti-establishment, anti-religiosity, and spoke directly to those in power. It is considered the blueprint for most resistance writing.

In this episode, meet Josh, the fearless poet, who never compromised on his principles. Also, in the podcast, The Quint's Fabeha Syed explains Josh's iconic nazm, 'Shikast e Zindan Ka Khwab'. Tune in.
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]]> 942 Power, Protest & Poetry: Urdu Shayari & the Anatomy of ‘Ehtijaaj’ https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/power-protest-poetry-urdu-shayari-the-anatomy-of-e Bohot barbaad hain lekin sadaa-e-inqalaab aaye Wahin se vo pukaar utthega jo zarra jahaan hogaa This couplet by Ali Sardar Jafri points out the essence of the individual struggles in a revolution that brings people together who desire to change the society, a corrupt system, and so on. But every inquilaab comes only when there is the dissent that needs to be voiced. To celebrate this voice of resistance, Urdu shayari has given us gems in poets like Faiz’s, Jalib’s, and Kishwar Naheed’s poetry. For this episode, we have picked out some of the iconic nazms of these masters telling us the importance of dissent. Also, for this podcast, The Quint's Fabeha Syed spoke with activist and poet, Nabiya Khan, who dedicates her poem 'aayega inquilaab, pehn ke choorhi, bindi, aur hijaab' to the women of Kisaan Andolan. Host, Writer, and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:54:52 -0000 Power, Protest & Poetry: Urdu Shayari & the Anatomy of ‘Ehtijaaj’ full 41 The Quint Bohot barbaad hain lekin sadaa-e-inqalaab aaye Wahin se vo pukaar utthega jo zarra jahaan hogaa This couplet by Ali Sardar Jafri points out the essence of the individual struggles in a revolution that brings people together who desire to change the society, a corrupt system, and so on. But every inquilaab comes only when there is the dissent that needs to be voiced. To celebrate this voice of resistance, Urdu shayari has given us gems in poets like Faiz’s, Jalib’s, and Kishwar Naheed’s poetry. For this episode, we have picked out some of the iconic nazms of these masters telling us the importance of dissent. Also, for this podcast, The Quint's Fabeha Syed spoke with activist and poet, Nabiya Khan, who dedicates her poem 'aayega inquilaab, pehn ke choorhi, bindi, aur hijaab' to the women of Kisaan Andolan. Host, Writer, and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Bohot barbaad hain lekin sadaa-e-inqalaab aaye
Wahin se vo pukaar utthega jo zarra jahaan hogaa

This couplet by Ali Sardar Jafri points out the essence of the individual struggles in a revolution that brings people together who desire to change the society, a corrupt system, and so on.

But every inquilaab comes only when there is the dissent that needs to be voiced. To celebrate this voice of resistance, Urdu shayari has given us gems in poets like Faiz’s, Jalib’s, and Kishwar Naheed’s poetry. For this episode, we have picked out some of the iconic nazms of these masters telling us the importance of dissent.

Also, for this podcast, The Quint's Fabeha Syed spoke with activist and poet, Nabiya Khan, who dedicates her poem 'aayega inquilaab, pehn ke choorhi, bindi, aur hijaab' to the women of Kisaan Andolan.
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]]> 846 Urdu Poetry And The Idea Of 'Shifa' Or 'Healing' https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/urdu-poetry-and-the-idea-of-shifa-or-healing As the world is rejoicing the arrival of many vaccine candidates in different countries, we take a look at the idea of recovery in Urdu poetry. In this episode, The Quint's Fabeha Syed recites Ghalib, Muztar Khairabadi, and also, Sahir Ludhianvi's nazm against the politics of religion, '26 January'.  Tune in.  Host, Writer, and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 23 Jan 2021 12:27:40 -0000 Urdu Poetry And The Idea Of 'Shifa' Or 'Healing' full 40 The Quint As the world is rejoicing the arrival of many vaccine candidates in different countries, we take a look at the idea of recovery in Urdu poetry. In this episode, The Quint's Fabeha Syed recites Ghalib, Muztar Khairabadi, and also, Sahir Ludhianvi's nazm against the politics of religion, '26 January'.  Tune in.  Host, Writer, and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, The Quint's Fabeha Syed recites Ghalib, Muztar Khairabadi, and also, Sahir Ludhianvi's nazm against the politics of religion, '26 January'. 

Tune in. 

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]]> 637 Hope For A Better Tomorrow, A 'Tabdeeli', This Year https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/hope-for-a-better-tomorrow-a-tabdeeli-this-year The journey we had in 2020, and the events we have witnessed is not something anyone of us would like to experience or go through again. Although, and overall the last year was full of trials in a way that demanded us to toss our freedoms aside, we learned many lessons. From forcing ourselves to adjust to the ‘new normal’, to finding freedom in restrictions, sailing through the year of a raging pandemic indeed feels like a rite of passage none of us was ready for. But hey, we did it. This episode of Urdunama is a celebration of the change or ‘tabdeeli’ that we have undergone. Yet, this year a lot still needs to change. Tune in to find out what ‘Tabdeeli’ is and what kind of change poets, Shakeel Badayuni, Jameel Mazhari, and Sahir Ludhianvi are looking for in people around them and in the society, at large.   Host, Writer, and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 09 Jan 2021 16:15:13 -0000 Hope For A Better Tomorrow, A 'Tabdeeli', This Year full 39 The Quint The journey we had in 2020, and the events we have witnessed is not something anyone of us would like to experience or go through again. Although, and overall the last year was full of trials in a way that demanded us to toss our freedoms aside, we learned many lessons. From forcing ourselves to adjust to the ‘new normal’, to finding freedom in restrictions, sailing through the year of a raging pandemic indeed feels like a rite of passage none of us was ready for. But hey, we did it. This episode of Urdunama is a celebration of the change or ‘tabdeeli’ that we have undergone. Yet, this year a lot still needs to change. Tune in to find out what ‘Tabdeeli’ is and what kind of change poets, Shakeel Badayuni, Jameel Mazhari, and Sahir Ludhianvi are looking for in people around them and in the society, at large.   Host, Writer, and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From forcing ourselves to adjust to the ‘new normal’, to finding freedom in restrictions, sailing through the year of a raging pandemic indeed feels like a rite of passage none of us was ready for. But hey, we did it.

This episode of Urdunama is a celebration of the change or ‘tabdeeli’ that we have undergone. Yet, this year a lot still needs to change. Tune in to find out what ‘Tabdeeli’ is and what kind of change poets, Shakeel Badayuni, Jameel Mazhari, and Sahir Ludhianvi are looking for in people around them and in the society, at large.  
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]]> 627 Poetry and A Prayer To Keep Safe & 'Salaamat' This New Year https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/poetry-and-a-prayer-to-keep-safe-salaamat-this-new Pandemic, Politics & Protests. These three words can sum-up what 2020 was like. An anxious heart wants to be assured that nothing from the previous year should follow us as we begin a brand new year. And what better way to start a new journey than prayers and hope for peace and strength? Join us as we read the poems of Sahir Ludhianvi, Ahmad Faraz, and Ali Sardar Jafri, to make sense of what 'amn' or 'peace' is. These poets tell us not just about friendships, but also, war and hatred, and guide us to keep safe and 'salaamat' from these two ills. Tune in. Host, Writer, and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 26 Dec 2020 18:20:57 -0000 Poetry and A Prayer To Keep Safe & 'Salaamat' This New Year full 38 The Quint Pandemic, Politics & Protests. These three words can sum-up what 2020 was like. An anxious heart wants to be assured that nothing from the previous year should follow us as we begin a brand new year. And what better way to start a new journey than prayers and hope for peace and strength? Join us as we read the poems of Sahir Ludhianvi, Ahmad Faraz, and Ali Sardar Jafri, to make sense of what 'amn' or 'peace' is. These poets tell us not just about friendships, but also, war and hatred, and guide us to keep safe and 'salaamat' from these two ills. Tune in. Host, Writer, and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join us as we read the poems of Sahir Ludhianvi, Ahmad Faraz, and Ali Sardar Jafri, to make sense of what 'amn' or 'peace' is. These poets tell us not just about friendships, but also, war and hatred, and guide us to keep safe and 'salaamat' from these two ills.

Tune in.

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Editor: Shelly Walia
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]]> 932 Poetry & ‘Kisan’: Iqbal, Majaz & Kaifi’s Healing Words For Farmers https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/poetry-kisan-iqbal-majaz-kaifi-s-healing-words-for Jis khet se dahqan ko mayassar nahin rozi us khet ke har khosha-e-gandum ko jala do Urdu poet and thinker Allama Iqbal is saying through this couplet that if the piece of land where the farmer grows his produce and other crops is not yielding him any income, it should not be of any use to anybody. With the country embroiled in protests by farmers against the Centre’s new farm laws, we take a look at some perspectives shared in Urdu poetry on issues concerning farmers. Works of Asrar ul Haq Majaz, Kaifi Azmi, and Allama Iqbal have continued to lend their voices for the cause of the people working in the largest sector of employment, ie, agriculture. Tune in as we explore some healing words of these masters. Host, Writer, and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 05 Dec 2020 14:19:23 -0000 Poetry & ‘Kisan’: Iqbal, Majaz & Kaifi’s Healing Words For Farmers full 37 The Quint Jis khet se dahqan ko mayassar nahin rozi us khet ke har khosha-e-gandum ko jala do Urdu poet and thinker Allama Iqbal is saying through this couplet that if the piece of land where the farmer grows his produce and other crops is not yielding him any income, it should not be of any use to anybody. With the country embroiled in protests by farmers against the Centre’s new farm laws, we take a look at some perspectives shared in Urdu poetry on issues concerning farmers. Works of Asrar ul Haq Majaz, Kaifi Azmi, and Allama Iqbal have continued to lend their voices for the cause of the people working in the largest sector of employment, ie, agriculture. Tune in as we explore some healing words of these masters. Host, Writer, and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jis khet se dahqan ko mayassar nahin rozi us khet ke har khosha-e-gandum ko jala do

Urdu poet and thinker Allama Iqbal is saying through this couplet that if the piece of land where the farmer grows his produce and other crops is not yielding him any income, it should not be of any use to anybody.

With the country embroiled in protests by farmers against the Centre’s new farm laws, we take a look at some perspectives shared in Urdu poetry on issues concerning farmers. Works of Asrar ul Haq Majaz, Kaifi Azmi, and Allama Iqbal have continued to lend their voices for the cause of the people working in the largest sector of employment, ie, agriculture.

Tune in as we explore some healing words of these masters.

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]]> 523 How Being a 'Beniyaz' Means Not Being In Any Need https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/how-being-a-beniyaz-means-not-being-in-any-need Note: The difference between the pronunciations of 'marz' and 'maraz' is colloquial - while the former is technically correct, the latter is present in everyday usage. In a world where everything is moving so fast, where the sense of impermanence has only become deeper, most of us feel an intense urge to be able to control everything around us - things, feelings, even people. This can be exhausting. However, good things come to those who wait and keep calm. In this episode of Urdunama, we read you some mystic poetry by the great Classical poet, Khwaja Mir Dard, and try to understand if being a 'beniyaz', or someone who is not too concerned, could bring us peace and make us calmer. We also learn - with a little help from Zauq, Ghalib, Firaq, and others - the two different contexts of 'beniyazi' in poetry. Host, Writer, and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Listen to these podcasts for a better understanding of the word 'beniyazi': https://bit.ly/35Oq0Yn https://bit.ly/2IVNQZa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 21 Nov 2020 15:22:26 -0000 How Being a 'Beniyaz' Means Not Being In Any Need full 36 The Quint Note: The difference between the pronunciations of 'marz' and 'maraz' is colloquial - while the former is technically correct, the latter is present in everyday usage. In a world where everything is moving so fast, where the sense of impermanence has only become deeper, most of us feel an intense urge to be able to control everything around us - things, feelings, even people. This can be exhausting. However, good things come to those who wait and keep calm. In this episode of Urdunama, we read you some mystic poetry by the great Classical poet, Khwaja Mir Dard, and try to understand if being a 'beniyaz', or someone who is not too concerned, could bring us peace and make us calmer. We also learn - with a little help from Zauq, Ghalib, Firaq, and others - the two different contexts of 'beniyazi' in poetry. Host, Writer, and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Listen to these podcasts for a better understanding of the word 'beniyazi': https://bit.ly/35Oq0Yn https://bit.ly/2IVNQZa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The difference between the pronunciations of 'marz' and 'maraz' is colloquial - while the former is technically correct, the latter is present in everyday usage.

In a world where everything is moving so fast, where the sense of impermanence has only become deeper, most of us feel an intense urge to be able to control everything around us - things, feelings, even people. This can be exhausting.

However, good things come to those who wait and keep calm.
In this episode of Urdunama, we read you some mystic poetry by the great Classical poet, Khwaja Mir Dard, and try to understand if being a 'beniyaz', or someone who is not too concerned, could bring us peace and make us calmer. We also learn - with a little help from Zauq, Ghalib, Firaq, and others - the two different contexts of 'beniyazi' in poetry.
Host, Writer, and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed
Editor: Shelly Walia
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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]]> 761 What Is Life Without 'Hausla'? These Ashaar Tell Us How Bold Is Beautiful https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/what-is-life-without-hausla-these-ashaar-tell-us-h In this episode of Urdunama, we go back to poets like Faiz, Iqbal, Moradabadi, and others, for a lesson we need to refresh - bold Is beautiful. This podcast will help you pick up 'hausla' meaning 'courage', if you need some. Tune in. Host, Writer, and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 07 Nov 2020 16:28:19 -0000 What Is Life Without 'Hausla'? These Ashaar Tell Us How Bold Is Beautiful full 35 The Quint In this episode of Urdunama, we go back to poets like Faiz, Iqbal, Moradabadi, and others, for a lesson we need to refresh - bold Is beautiful. This podcast will help you pick up 'hausla' meaning 'courage', if you need some. Tune in. Host, Writer, and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This podcast will help you pick up 'hausla' meaning 'courage', if you need some.

Tune in.

Host, Writer, and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed
Editor: Shelly Walia
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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]]> 761 Ismat Chughtai: The ‘Buri Ladki’ of Urdu Fiction https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/ismat-chughtai-the-buri-ladki-of-urdu-fiction Ismat Chughtai, nicknamed 'Lady Manto', wrote mostly about the Indian middle-class Muslim culture and domestic life. But, it's her work on the life of women, and their sexual problems, that she is most remembered for. Ismat ‘Apa’, as she was fondly called, wrote a short story called ‘Lihaaf’ on same-sex desire and attracted not only social backlash but was also dragged to court on charges of obscenity. In this episode, we revisit 'Lihaaf' and remember the real 'buri ladki' of the sub-continent – Ismat. Host, Writer, and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 24 Oct 2020 17:14:39 -0000 Ismat Chughtai: The ‘Buri Ladki’ of Urdu Fiction full 34 The Quint Ismat Chughtai, nicknamed 'Lady Manto', wrote mostly about the Indian middle-class Muslim culture and domestic life. But, it's her work on the life of women, and their sexual problems, that she is most remembered for. Ismat ‘Apa’, as she was fondly called, wrote a short story called ‘Lihaaf’ on same-sex desire and attracted not only social backlash but was also dragged to court on charges of obscenity. In this episode, we revisit 'Lihaaf' and remember the real 'buri ladki' of the sub-continent – Ismat. Host, Writer, and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ismat ‘Apa’, as she was fondly called, wrote a short story called ‘Lihaaf’ on same-sex desire and attracted not only social backlash but was also dragged to court on charges of obscenity.

In this episode, we revisit 'Lihaaf' and remember the real 'buri ladki' of the sub-continent – Ismat.

Host, Writer, and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed
Editor: Shelly Walia
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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]]> 681 Embrace Your Memories: Your Past, Your 'Maazi' Is What You Make Of It https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/embrace-your-memories-your-past-your-maazi-is-what Your past, your memories, our history. Without the past or our ‘maazi’, no art is possible. And as far as Urdu poetry is concerned, the source of inspiration has always been the beloved whom the poet reminisces about in ghazals. In this episode of Urdunama, we revel in some of the gems of shayari which remind us that if the past hounds with all its bitterness, then there is no point clinging to it. But, if you still have to endure that sour maazi, then become iron-willed. And as they say, ‘what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’. Tune in. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 10 Oct 2020 04:33:22 -0000 Embrace Your Memories: Your Past, Your 'Maazi' Is What You Make Of It full 33 The Quint Your past, your memories, our history. Without the past or our ‘maazi’, no art is possible. And as far as Urdu poetry is concerned, the source of inspiration has always been the beloved whom the poet reminisces about in ghazals. In this episode of Urdunama, we revel in some of the gems of shayari which remind us that if the past hounds with all its bitterness, then there is no point clinging to it. But, if you still have to endure that sour maazi, then become iron-willed. And as they say, ‘what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’. Tune in. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Without the past or our ‘maazi’, no art is possible. And as far as Urdu poetry is concerned, the source of inspiration has always been the beloved whom the poet reminisces about in ghazals.

In this episode of Urdunama, we revel in some of the gems of shayari which remind us that if the past hounds with all its bitterness, then there is no point clinging to it. But, if you still have to endure that sour maazi, then become iron-willed. And as they say, ‘what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’.
Tune in.

Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed
Editor: Shelly Walia
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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]]> 698 Lata Mangeshkar: Tale of a Chorus Singer Becoming the Crowned Queen of Melody https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/lata-mangeshkar-tale-of-a-chorus-singer-becoming-t Trained at the age of five by her father and Marathi theatre star, Deenanath Mangeshkar, Lata Mangeshkar started her career as a child artiste and chorus singer in 1942. But it wasn't until the late 40s when she landed her first solo hit - 'Aayega, aayega aane wala..' from the film Mahal starring Madhubala and Ashok Kumar. Lata was praised by Nargis' mother Jaddanbai for her Urdu pronunciation of a word in this song, but she was earlier mocked for her Urdu by Dilip Kumar aka 'Yusuf Bhai', as she fondly called him. In this episode of Urdunama, we revisit and celebrate what made her the Queen of Melody – her grace while facing nasty rejections. Tune in. Vocals: Ushosee Pal Guitar: Nabarun Pal Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 26 Sep 2020 16:55:32 -0000 Lata Mangeshkar: Tale of a Chorus Singer Becoming the Crowned Queen of Melody full 32 The Quint Trained at the age of five by her father and Marathi theatre star, Deenanath Mangeshkar, Lata Mangeshkar started her career as a child artiste and chorus singer in 1942. But it wasn't until the late 40s when she landed her first solo hit - 'Aayega, aayega aane wala..' from the film Mahal starring Madhubala and Ashok Kumar. Lata was praised by Nargis' mother Jaddanbai for her Urdu pronunciation of a word in this song, but she was earlier mocked for her Urdu by Dilip Kumar aka 'Yusuf Bhai', as she fondly called him. In this episode of Urdunama, we revisit and celebrate what made her the Queen of Melody – her grace while facing nasty rejections. Tune in. Vocals: Ushosee Pal Guitar: Nabarun Pal Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Aayega, aayega aane wala..' from the film Mahal starring Madhubala and Ashok Kumar. Lata was praised by Nargis' mother Jaddanbai for her Urdu pronunciation of a word in this song, but she was earlier mocked for her Urdu by Dilip Kumar aka 'Yusuf Bhai', as she fondly called him.

In this episode of Urdunama, we revisit and celebrate what made her the Queen of Melody – her grace while facing nasty rejections.

Tune in.

Vocals: Ushosee Pal
Guitar: Nabarun Pal
Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed
Editor: Shelly Walia
Music: Big Bang Fuzz 

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]]> 1136 Here Comes The 'Aaftab' Of Some Glowing Ashaar https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/here-comes-the-aaftab-of-some-glowing-ashaar 'Aaftab' or the sun is the heart of the universe that keeps the solar system and its planets together. This huge glowing ball of gas is a star that symbolizes spirit, life, strength, triumph, energy and usually everything positive. In this episode of Urdunama, feel the radiance of some Urdu poetry that reminds you to face towards the 'aaftab' so that the shadows could fall behind you. Tune in. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Vocals: Dr Junaid Alam, Mumbai based screenwriter, and a former RJ. Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 12 Sep 2020 16:09:36 -0000 Here Comes The 'Aaftab' Of Some Glowing Ashaar full 31 The Quint 'Aaftab' or the sun is the heart of the universe that keeps the solar system and its planets together. This huge glowing ball of gas is a star that symbolizes spirit, life, strength, triumph, energy and usually everything positive. In this episode of Urdunama, feel the radiance of some Urdu poetry that reminds you to face towards the 'aaftab' so that the shadows could fall behind you. Tune in. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Vocals: Dr Junaid Alam, Mumbai based screenwriter, and a former RJ. Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Urdunama, feel the radiance of some Urdu poetry that reminds you to face towards the 'aaftab' so that the shadows could fall behind you.

Tune in.

Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed
Vocals: Dr Junaid Alam, Mumbai based screenwriter, and a former RJ.
Editor: Shelly Walia
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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]]> 571 Dear 'Befikre' Or 'Ghaafil', You've Got A Message From Faiz & Iqbal https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/dear-befikre-or-ghaafil-youve-got-a-message-from-f 'Ghaflat' and 'Taghaful' mean 'carelessness' or 'ignorance'. In Urdu poetry, it is the poet's lover who is usually guilty of this and hence is called a 'ghaafil' - someone who is oblivious of the poet's feelings. However, Faiz Ahmad Faiz and Allama Iqbal have a different point of view. For them there are different reasons for the built-up of 'taghaful - one says its 'laziness', the other feels its 'arrogance' or 'indifference'. Tune in to know what is it that makes us 'befikre'. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 29 Aug 2020 16:14:34 -0000 Dear 'Befikre' Or 'Ghaafil', You've Got A Message From Faiz & Iqbal full 30 The Quint 'Ghaflat' and 'Taghaful' mean 'carelessness' or 'ignorance'. In Urdu poetry, it is the poet's lover who is usually guilty of this and hence is called a 'ghaafil' - someone who is oblivious of the poet's feelings. However, Faiz Ahmad Faiz and Allama Iqbal have a different point of view. For them there are different reasons for the built-up of 'taghaful - one says its 'laziness', the other feels its 'arrogance' or 'indifference'. Tune in to know what is it that makes us 'befikre'. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
However, Faiz Ahmad Faiz and Allama Iqbal have a different point of view. For them there are different reasons for the built-up of 'taghaful - one says its 'laziness', the other feels its 'arrogance' or 'indifference'.

Tune in to know what is it that makes us 'befikre'.

Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed
Editor: Shelly Walia
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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]]> 800 Podcast | Remembering The ‘People’s Poet, Rahat Indori https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/podcast-remembering-the-people-s-poet-rahat-indori Sabhī kā khūn hai shāmil yahāñ ki mittī meiñ kisī ke bāp ka hindostān thodi hai This is an oft-quoted sher in political discussions and protests, especially those opposing the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens. It also found its way into Parliament, when it was quoted by All India Trinamool Congress’ Mahua Moitra, while giving her maiden address. She listed seven signs in her power-packed fiery speech to make her point that the country is moving towards fascism. Celebrating the poet, who spoke of the social issues threatening the secular fabric of India, this special podcast is a tribute by The Quint. Tune In. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 15 Aug 2020 16:10:32 -0000 Podcast | Remembering The ‘People’s Poet, Rahat Indori full 29 The Quint Sabhī kā khūn hai shāmil yahāñ ki mittī meiñ kisī ke bāp ka hindostān thodi hai This is an oft-quoted sher in political discussions and protests, especially those opposing the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens. It also found its way into Parliament, when it was quoted by All India Trinamool Congress’ Mahua Moitra, while giving her maiden address. She listed seven signs in her power-packed fiery speech to make her point that the country is moving towards fascism. Celebrating the poet, who spoke of the social issues threatening the secular fabric of India, this special podcast is a tribute by The Quint. Tune In. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sabhī kā khūn hai shāmil yahāñ ki mittī meiñ
kisī ke bāp ka hindostān thodi hai

This is an oft-quoted sher in political discussions and protests, especially those opposing the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens. It also found its way into Parliament, when it was quoted by All India Trinamool Congress’ Mahua Moitra, while giving her maiden address.

She listed seven signs in her power-packed fiery speech to make her point that the country is moving towards fascism.
Celebrating the poet, who spoke of the social issues threatening the secular fabric of India, this special podcast is a tribute by The Quint. Tune In.
Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed
Editor: Shelly Walia
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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]]> 606 Happy Birthday, Gulzar: Celebrating the Genius And His Cocktails of Words https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/gulzar-celebrating-the-master-and-his-cocktail-of In this special episode of Urdunama, we celebrate the legend - the man of golden words, a friend, and a father, Gulzar.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:27:34 -0000 Happy Birthday, Gulzar: Celebrating the Genius And His Cocktails of Words full 28 The Quint In this special episode of Urdunama, we celebrate the legend - the man of golden words, a friend, and a father, Gulzar.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1172 Urdunama: Meet Meena Kumari, The Poetess https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/urdunama-meet-meena-kumari-the-poetess Often dubbed as the 'tragedy queen' of Hindi cinema, legendary actor Meena Kumari was not only a powerful star but also a poetess. In this episode of Urdunama, we revisit the story of the tragedienne through her poetry. Also, featuring in this podcast is the famous Sufi singer, Rashmi Agarwal, who is the recipient of the Grand-Prix Award at the prestigious 9th International World Music Festival in 2013. Tune In. Guest: Rashmi Agarwal, Indian Sufi singer. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 25 Jul 2020 16:03:39 -0000 Urdunama: Meet Meena Kumari, The Poetess full 27 The Quint Often dubbed as the 'tragedy queen' of Hindi cinema, legendary actor Meena Kumari was not only a powerful star but also a poetess. In this episode of Urdunama, we revisit the story of the tragedienne through her poetry. Also, featuring in this podcast is the famous Sufi singer, Rashmi Agarwal, who is the recipient of the Grand-Prix Award at the prestigious 9th International World Music Festival in 2013. Tune In. Guest: Rashmi Agarwal, Indian Sufi singer. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Also, featuring in this podcast is the famous Sufi singer, Rashmi Agarwal, who is the recipient of the Grand-Prix Award at the prestigious 9th International World Music Festival in 2013.

Tune In.

Guest: Rashmi Agarwal, Indian Sufi singer.
Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed
Editor: Shelly Walia
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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]]> 952 ‘Qurbaten’ – An Antidote to Loneliness When ‘Vasl’ Fails https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/qurbaten-an-antidote-to-loneliness-when-vasl-fails The biggest tragedy for a poet is the absence of his lover in his life. That's why just the thought of a possibility of never-ending meetings with his beloved brings him a lot of relief. All he wishes, in his life, is to have nearness or qurbaten with his mehboob. For example, this sher does not have the word qurbat, but the poet wishes to get closer to his mehboob; Shakeel Badayuni writes: kaise kah duuñ ki mulāqāt nahīñ hotī hai roz milte haiñ magar baat nahīñ hotī hai The poet is complaining that he is not denying meeting his lover, it's just they don't exchange any greetings or speak to each other even though they meet daily. In this episode of Urdunama, we explain the meaning and context in which poets have used the word qurbaten. We also understand how another Urdu word, vasl – which refers to minimising the distance between the lovers – is different from the nearness or qurbaten that we are talking about. Tune in. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 11 Jul 2020 13:01:29 -0000 ‘Qurbaten’ – An Antidote to Loneliness When ‘Vasl’ Fails full 26 The Quint The biggest tragedy for a poet is the absence of his lover in his life. That's why just the thought of a possibility of never-ending meetings with his beloved brings him a lot of relief. All he wishes, in his life, is to have nearness or qurbaten with his mehboob. For example, this sher does not have the word qurbat, but the poet wishes to get closer to his mehboob; Shakeel Badayuni writes: kaise kah duuñ ki mulāqāt nahīñ hotī hai roz milte haiñ magar baat nahīñ hotī hai The poet is complaining that he is not denying meeting his lover, it's just they don't exchange any greetings or speak to each other even though they meet daily. In this episode of Urdunama, we explain the meaning and context in which poets have used the word qurbaten. We also understand how another Urdu word, vasl – which refers to minimising the distance between the lovers – is different from the nearness or qurbaten that we are talking about. Tune in. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices qurbaten with his mehboob.

For example, this sher does not have the word qurbat, but the poet wishes to get closer to his mehboob; Shakeel Badayuni writes:

kaise kah duuñ ki mulāqāt nahīñ hotī hai
roz milte haiñ magar baat nahīñ hotī hai

The poet is complaining that he is not denying meeting his lover, it's just they don't exchange any greetings or speak to each other even though they meet daily.
In this episode of Urdunama, we explain the meaning and context in which poets have used the word qurbaten. We also understand how another Urdu word, vasl – which refers to minimising the distance between the lovers – is different from the nearness or qurbaten that we are talking about.

Tune in.
Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed
Editor: Shelly Walia
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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]]> 590 Sometimes a Bit of ‘Takalluf’ is Just What is Needed to Form Bonds https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/sometimes-a-bit-of-takalluf-is-just-what-is-needed ‘kyā takalluf kareñ ye kahne meñ jo bhī ḳhush hai ham us se jalte haiñ’ In this sher, poet Jaun Eliya announces unapologetically that he feels jealous of those who are happier in their lives than he is. The word ‘takalluf’ means ‘formality’ or doing something with a bit of refrain, while its absence is called ‘be-takallufi’ or to say something without mincing any words. The above couplet is illustrative of how comfortable the be-takalluf poets like Jaun Eliya are with the word. In this episode of Urdunama, we explore how different levels of takalluf could mean different possibilities of connection among people. We also look at how hitting the awkward silence can be important before forging real bonds. Tune in. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 27 Jun 2020 14:31:35 -0000 Sometimes a Bit of ‘Takalluf’ is Just What is Needed to Form Bonds full 25 The Quint ‘kyā takalluf kareñ ye kahne meñ jo bhī ḳhush hai ham us se jalte haiñ’ In this sher, poet Jaun Eliya announces unapologetically that he feels jealous of those who are happier in their lives than he is. The word ‘takalluf’ means ‘formality’ or doing something with a bit of refrain, while its absence is called ‘be-takallufi’ or to say something without mincing any words. The above couplet is illustrative of how comfortable the be-takalluf poets like Jaun Eliya are with the word. In this episode of Urdunama, we explore how different levels of takalluf could mean different possibilities of connection among people. We also look at how hitting the awkward silence can be important before forging real bonds. Tune in. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices kyā takalluf kareñ ye kahne meñ
jo bhī ḳhush hai ham us se jalte haiñ’

In this sher, poet Jaun Eliya announces unapologetically that he feels jealous of those who are happier in their lives than he is.

The word ‘takalluf’ means ‘formality’ or doing something with a bit of refrain, while its absence is called ‘be-takallufi’ or to say something without mincing any words. The above couplet is illustrative of how comfortable the be-takalluf poets like Jaun Eliya are with the word.

In this episode of Urdunama, we explore how different levels of takalluf could mean different possibilities of connection among people. We also look at how hitting the awkward silence can be important before forging real bonds.

Tune in.

Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed
Editor: Shelly Walia
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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]]> 508 Ranjish Hi Sahi... Why the Legacy of Ghazal Maestro Mehdi Hassan Lives on https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/ranjish-hi-sahi-why-the-legacy-of-ghazal-maestro-m For poets like Ahmad Faraz and Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Mehdi Hassan was the preferred voice for their ghazals. For Lata Mangeshkar, his voice was like the voice of God. For the Indian subcontinent, Mehdi Hassan was indeed the 'king of melody' who inspired scores of singers after him. For India, Pakistan and Nepal alike, Mehdi Hassan was unrivaled. Born in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district, Hassan’s tryst with music began at the tender age of 6 under the tutelage of his father and uncle. After having trained for two years, he gave his first performance at just 8 in the court of Maharaja of Baroda. In this episode of Urdunama, we explore the musical journey of one of ghazal’s greats. Tune in. Vocals: Aditya Roy Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 13 Jun 2020 09:36:26 -0000 Ranjish Hi Sahi... Why the Legacy of Ghazal Maestro Mehdi Hassan Lives on full 24 The Quint For poets like Ahmad Faraz and Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Mehdi Hassan was the preferred voice for their ghazals. For Lata Mangeshkar, his voice was like the voice of God. For the Indian subcontinent, Mehdi Hassan was indeed the 'king of melody' who inspired scores of singers after him. For India, Pakistan and Nepal alike, Mehdi Hassan was unrivaled. Born in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district, Hassan’s tryst with music began at the tender age of 6 under the tutelage of his father and uncle. After having trained for two years, he gave his first performance at just 8 in the court of Maharaja of Baroda. In this episode of Urdunama, we explore the musical journey of one of ghazal’s greats. Tune in. Vocals: Aditya Roy Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Born in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district, Hassan’s tryst with music began at the tender age of 6 under the tutelage of his father and uncle. After having trained for two years, he gave his first performance at just 8 in the court of Maharaja of Baroda.

In this episode of Urdunama, we explore the musical journey of one of ghazal’s greats.

Tune in.

Vocals: Aditya Roy
Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed
Editor: Shelly Walia
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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]]> 1074 ‘Shikwa’ Isn’t Just Complaint If You Let Urdu Poems Inspire You https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/shikwa-isn-t-just-complaint-if-you-let-urdu-poems In this episode of Urdunama , we learn the relevance of the word 'shikwa' or 'complain' which Urdu poets, like Jaun Eliya, believe is a great signifier of attachment and expectations. However, poets also warn that when the pain intensifies, and one goes through endless trials, the lamenting stops as well. And when it does, it takes the form of hopelessness. Which is why, we have curated a poetic remedy for a broken heart, prescribed by Urdu poets who tell us that it’s okay to complain a little as long as we know where it leads us to. Vocals: Ushosee Pal Guitar: Nabarun Pal Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 30 May 2020 16:57:02 -0000 ‘Shikwa’ Isn’t Just Complaint If You Let Urdu Poems Inspire You full 23 The Quint In this episode of Urdunama , we learn the relevance of the word 'shikwa' or 'complain' which Urdu poets, like Jaun Eliya, believe is a great signifier of attachment and expectations. However, poets also warn that when the pain intensifies, and one goes through endless trials, the lamenting stops as well. And when it does, it takes the form of hopelessness. Which is why, we have curated a poetic remedy for a broken heart, prescribed by Urdu poets who tell us that it’s okay to complain a little as long as we know where it leads us to. Vocals: Ushosee Pal Guitar: Nabarun Pal Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
However, poets also warn that when the pain intensifies, and one goes through endless trials, the lamenting stops as well. And when it does, it takes the form of hopelessness.

Which is why, we have curated a poetic remedy for a broken heart, prescribed by Urdu poets who tell us that it’s okay to complain a little as long as we know where it leads us to.

Vocals: Ushosee Pal
Guitar: Nabarun Pal
Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed
Editor: Shelly Walia
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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]]> 723 Let There Be Some 'Faasla' In Our Togetherness https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/let-there-be-some-faasla-in-our-togetherness What keeps people together? Some may say, 'its about staying close to each other at all times', but many poets will say otherwise. If there is poetry on vasl (union) and sensual proximity, a considerable number of ashaar also advocate the need for faasla or 'distance'. Poets have written about faasla as the remedy to prevent the relationships from collapsing under the weight of excessive familiarity, contempt, and boredom. In this episode of Urdunama, we explore the theme of ‘importance of distancing in relationships’ that brings one back to the oft-repeated quote from Khalil Gibran's The Prophet: 'Let there be spaces in your togetherness, and let the winds of the heavens dance between you [..] and stand together, yet not too near together: for the pillars of the temple stand apart...' Tune in and pay close attention to poets who are telling us to focus at a 'faasla' or 'distance', because that's where one gets the maximum depth of intimacy.  Guest: Nomaan Shauq Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 16 May 2020 16:01:10 -0000 Let There Be Some 'Faasla' In Our Togetherness full 22 The Quint What keeps people together? Some may say, 'its about staying close to each other at all times', but many poets will say otherwise. If there is poetry on vasl (union) and sensual proximity, a considerable number of ashaar also advocate the need for faasla or 'distance'. Poets have written about faasla as the remedy to prevent the relationships from collapsing under the weight of excessive familiarity, contempt, and boredom. In this episode of Urdunama, we explore the theme of ‘importance of distancing in relationships’ that brings one back to the oft-repeated quote from Khalil Gibran's The Prophet: 'Let there be spaces in your togetherness, and let the winds of the heavens dance between you [..] and stand together, yet not too near together: for the pillars of the temple stand apart...' Tune in and pay close attention to poets who are telling us to focus at a 'faasla' or 'distance', because that's where one gets the maximum depth of intimacy.  Guest: Nomaan Shauq Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices If there is poetry on vasl (union) and sensual proximity, a considerable number of ashaar also advocate the need for faasla or 'distance'. Poets have written about faasla as the remedy to prevent the relationships from collapsing under the weight of excessive familiarity, contempt, and boredom.
In this episode of Urdunama, we explore the theme of ‘importance of distancing in relationships’ that brings one back to the oft-repeated quote from Khalil Gibran's The Prophet: 'Let there be spaces in your togetherness, and let the winds of the heavens dance between you [..] and stand together, yet not too near together: for the pillars of the temple stand apart...'
Tune in and pay close attention to poets who are telling us to focus at a 'faasla' or 'distance', because that's where one gets the maximum depth of intimacy. 

Guest: Nomaan Shauq
Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed
Editor: Shelly Walia
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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]]> 758 How India's Frank Sinatra, Talat Mahmood, Became The Voice Of Dilip Kumar in the 50s https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/how-indias-frank-sinatra-talat-mahmood-became-the If it wasn't for Talat Mahmood's soulful voice, Dilip Kumar wouldn't have become the undisputed 'King of Tragedy'. From 'Arzoo', 'Tarana' to 'Sangdil', and 'Babul', Talat Mahmood used to be the first choice of the directors for the voice of Dilip Kumar. If it wasn't for Talat Mahmood, Mehdi Hasan would not have become the ghazal great of the subcontinent. Also, referred to as the 'Frank Sinatra' of India, Talat Mahmood with his velvety voice became the first heartthrob of ghazal lovers, and ruled the Hindi film music industry in the 40s and the 50s. In this episode of Urdunama, we remember the first 'King of Ghazal' of the Hindi film music, and also a dashing actor who romanced actresses like Nutan, Suraiyya and Nadira. The Quint's Fabeha Syed caught up with journalist and Talat Mahmood's grandniece, Sahar Zaman, who tells what was he like - as a grandfather, a singer, an actor and a shy boy from Lucknow. Tune in. Vocals: Vikram Venkateswaran Guest: Sahar Zaman, Journalist Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 02 May 2020 16:02:39 -0000 How India's Frank Sinatra, Talat Mahmood, Became The Voice Of Dilip Kumar in the 50s full 21 The Quint If it wasn't for Talat Mahmood's soulful voice, Dilip Kumar wouldn't have become the undisputed 'King of Tragedy'. From 'Arzoo', 'Tarana' to 'Sangdil', and 'Babul', Talat Mahmood used to be the first choice of the directors for the voice of Dilip Kumar. If it wasn't for Talat Mahmood, Mehdi Hasan would not have become the ghazal great of the subcontinent. Also, referred to as the 'Frank Sinatra' of India, Talat Mahmood with his velvety voice became the first heartthrob of ghazal lovers, and ruled the Hindi film music industry in the 40s and the 50s. In this episode of Urdunama, we remember the first 'King of Ghazal' of the Hindi film music, and also a dashing actor who romanced actresses like Nutan, Suraiyya and Nadira. The Quint's Fabeha Syed caught up with journalist and Talat Mahmood's grandniece, Sahar Zaman, who tells what was he like - as a grandfather, a singer, an actor and a shy boy from Lucknow. Tune in. Vocals: Vikram Venkateswaran Guest: Sahar Zaman, Journalist Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If it wasn't for Talat Mahmood, Mehdi Hasan would not have become the ghazal great of the subcontinent.

Also, referred to as the 'Frank Sinatra' of India, Talat Mahmood with his velvety voice became the first heartthrob of ghazal lovers, and ruled the Hindi film music industry in the 40s and the 50s.

In this episode of Urdunama, we remember the first 'King of Ghazal' of the Hindi film music, and also a dashing actor who romanced actresses like Nutan, Suraiyya and Nadira. The Quint's Fabeha Syed caught up with journalist and Talat Mahmood's grandniece, Sahar Zaman, who tells what was he like - as a grandfather, a singer, an actor and a shy boy from Lucknow.

Tune in.

Vocals: Vikram Venkateswaran
Guest: Sahar Zaman, Journalist
Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed
Editor: Shelly Walia
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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]]> 1210 If the Lockdown is Wearing You Down, 'Sabr' Is What You Need https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/if-the-lockdown-is-wearing-you-down-sabr-is-what-y Patience or 'sabr' is not just a word, but a practice. It could be understood as an inner mechanism that allows us to be accepting of everyday challenges without getting angry or agitated. If it's not for the hard times, we wouldn't have known what it means to practise 'sabr' or endurance. You may feel that your speed is slowing down in the lockdown. But the only way to keep going is adjusting your expectations, and trying to embrace the reality of life. Tune in for some ashaar of Anand Narayan Mulla, Parveen Shakir, and Josh Malihabadi. Also revisit 'The Tortoise and the Hare' in Urdu written by Ismail Merathi. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:00:30 -0000 If the Lockdown is Wearing You Down, 'Sabr' Is What You Need full 20 The Quint Patience or 'sabr' is not just a word, but a practice. It could be understood as an inner mechanism that allows us to be accepting of everyday challenges without getting angry or agitated. If it's not for the hard times, we wouldn't have known what it means to practise 'sabr' or endurance. You may feel that your speed is slowing down in the lockdown. But the only way to keep going is adjusting your expectations, and trying to embrace the reality of life. Tune in for some ashaar of Anand Narayan Mulla, Parveen Shakir, and Josh Malihabadi. Also revisit 'The Tortoise and the Hare' in Urdu written by Ismail Merathi. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You may feel that your speed is slowing down in the lockdown. But the only way to keep going is adjusting your expectations, and trying to embrace the reality of life.

Tune in for some ashaar of Anand Narayan Mulla, Parveen Shakir, and Josh Malihabadi. Also revisit 'The Tortoise and the Hare' in Urdu written by Ismail Merathi.

Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed
Editor: Shelly Walia
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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]]> 796 What is 'Noor' If Not The Light You Need to Fight Today's Darkness! https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/what-is-noor-if-not-the-light-you-need-to-fight-to As the nation reels under a 21-day lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus, most of us are confined to our homes, working from home, practising what has been touted to the safest measure to ward off COVID-19 – 'social distancing'. If, in self-isolation, there is ever a moment when you have felt hopeless about your future, then you aren't alone. In these testing times, it’s important to remember that the only way to fight the darkness is to find the light – or the 'noor' – of courage and hope. In this episode of Urdunama, we have tried to find some Urdu ashaar through which the poets tell us to seek the light or 'noor' within to face the trying times with resilience. Vocals: Gini Shah Guest: Noman Shauq, Poet & Journalist. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 04 Apr 2020 15:11:24 -0000 What is 'Noor' If Not The Light You Need to Fight Today's Darkness! full 19 The Quint As the nation reels under a 21-day lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus, most of us are confined to our homes, working from home, practising what has been touted to the safest measure to ward off COVID-19 – 'social distancing'. If, in self-isolation, there is ever a moment when you have felt hopeless about your future, then you aren't alone. In these testing times, it’s important to remember that the only way to fight the darkness is to find the light – or the 'noor' – of courage and hope. In this episode of Urdunama, we have tried to find some Urdu ashaar through which the poets tell us to seek the light or 'noor' within to face the trying times with resilience. Vocals: Gini Shah Guest: Noman Shauq, Poet & Journalist. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Urdunama, we have tried to find some Urdu ashaar through which the poets tell us to seek the light or 'noor' within to face the trying times with resilience.

Vocals: Gini Shah
Guest: Noman Shauq, Poet & Journalist.
Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed
Editor: Shelly Walia
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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]]> 1136 Don’t Lose Hope: Poetry Of ‘Aas’ is a Reminder – This Too Shall Pass https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/don-t-lose-hope-poetry-of-aas-is-a-reminder-this-t In a matter of weeks, the exponential rise of coronavirus cases has caused anxiety and fear over the world. A lot of us are, quite naturally, feeling uncertain about the future. It’s easy to feel despair and be hopeless – but remember, we are all in this together. So, hang in there! Tune in for some ashaar – from the likes of Ahmad Faraz and Faiz – that will give the warmth of hope, or aas, that we all are in need of. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 21 Mar 2020 14:23:46 -0000 Don’t Lose Hope: Poetry Of ‘Aas’ is a Reminder – This Too Shall Pass full 18 The Quint In a matter of weeks, the exponential rise of coronavirus cases has caused anxiety and fear over the world. A lot of us are, quite naturally, feeling uncertain about the future. It’s easy to feel despair and be hopeless – but remember, we are all in this together. So, hang in there! Tune in for some ashaar – from the likes of Ahmad Faraz and Faiz – that will give the warmth of hope, or aas, that we all are in need of. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s easy to feel despair and be hopeless – but remember, we are all in this together. So, hang in there!

Tune in for some ashaar – from the likes of Ahmad Faraz and Faiz – that will give the warmth of hope, or aas, that we all are in need of.
Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed
Editor: Shelly Walia

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]]> 793 Sahir Ludhianvi: A Poet Who Sought Closure In Love With A ‘Khubsoorat Mod’ https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/sahir-ludhianvi-a-poet-who-sought-closure-in-love A poet, lyricist, thinker - Sahir, is not a man of a few words. His vast vocabulary not only borrows references from nature when he writes intimate love songs but also when he hopes for a better world, social justice, and equality:  Hazaar barq gire, laakh andhiyan utthein Vo phool khil ke rahenge jo khilne wale hain. The magic of Sahir’s poetry is such that it traverses across the Urdu-Hindi barrier and across a range of complex human emotions. His nazms like Khoon phir khoon hai, Gandhi ho ya Ghalib ho, Wo subh kabhi to aayegi, are commentaries against social oppression and injustice which continue to resonate even today. In this episode of Urdunama, The Quint’s Fabeha Syed takes you through the life and time of Sahir Ludhianvi who is remembered for his evergreen songs like Kabhi Kabhi mere dil mein, Jaane kya toone kahin, Allah tero naam Ishwar tero naam, and many more. Meet Sahir in this special podcast.  Host, Writer & Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Vocals: Vikram Venkateswaran Editor: Shelly Walia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 07 Mar 2020 13:20:02 -0000 Sahir Ludhianvi: A Poet Who Sought Closure In Love With A ‘Khubsoorat Mod’ full 17 The Quint A poet, lyricist, thinker - Sahir, is not a man of a few words. His vast vocabulary not only borrows references from nature when he writes intimate love songs but also when he hopes for a better world, social justice, and equality:  Hazaar barq gire, laakh andhiyan utthein Vo phool khil ke rahenge jo khilne wale hain. The magic of Sahir’s poetry is such that it traverses across the Urdu-Hindi barrier and across a range of complex human emotions. His nazms like Khoon phir khoon hai, Gandhi ho ya Ghalib ho, Wo subh kabhi to aayegi, are commentaries against social oppression and injustice which continue to resonate even today. In this episode of Urdunama, The Quint’s Fabeha Syed takes you through the life and time of Sahir Ludhianvi who is remembered for his evergreen songs like Kabhi Kabhi mere dil mein, Jaane kya toone kahin, Allah tero naam Ishwar tero naam, and many more. Meet Sahir in this special podcast.  Host, Writer & Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Vocals: Vikram Venkateswaran Editor: Shelly Walia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hazaar barq gire, laakh andhiyan utthein Vo phool khil ke rahenge jo khilne wale hain.
The magic of Sahir’s poetry is such that it traverses across the Urdu-Hindi barrier and across a range of complex human emotions. His nazms like Khoon phir khoon hai, Gandhi ho ya Ghalib ho, Wo subh kabhi to aayegi, are commentaries against social oppression and injustice which continue to resonate even today.
In this episode of Urdunama, The Quint’s Fabeha Syed takes you through the life and time of Sahir Ludhianvi who is remembered for his evergreen songs like Kabhi Kabhi mere dil mein, Jaane kya toone kahin, Allah tero naam Ishwar tero naam, and many more.
Meet Sahir in this special podcast. 
Host, Writer & Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed
Vocals: Vikram Venkateswaran
Editor: Shelly Walia

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]]> 1188 The Magic of Dawn: 'Sahar' and 'Sehr' in Urdu Poetry https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/the-magic-of-dawn-sahar-and-sehr-in-urdu-poetry In most languages, there are those confusing words that have similar pronunciation but are different in both meanings and spellings. So if you stumble upon some homonyms in Urdu which make you scratch your head, say no more. We got you covered. In this episode of Urdunama, The Quint’s Fabeha Syed explains the case of almost similar sounding words - ‘sahar’ which means ‘dawn’, and ‘sehr’ meaning ‘magic’. Also featuring in this podcast is a journalist and poet Noman Shauq who not only shares with us some of the gems of Urdu poetry but also tells us who did Faiz Ahmad Faiz write “ye sahir aankhein” for in his poem Raqeeb Se. Tune in. Sound Designer, Producer, and Host: Fabeha Syed Guest: Noman Shauq Editor: Shelly Walia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 22 Feb 2020 13:38:51 -0000 The Magic of Dawn: 'Sahar' and 'Sehr' in Urdu Poetry full 16 The Quint In most languages, there are those confusing words that have similar pronunciation but are different in both meanings and spellings. So if you stumble upon some homonyms in Urdu which make you scratch your head, say no more. We got you covered. In this episode of Urdunama, The Quint’s Fabeha Syed explains the case of almost similar sounding words - ‘sahar’ which means ‘dawn’, and ‘sehr’ meaning ‘magic’. Also featuring in this podcast is a journalist and poet Noman Shauq who not only shares with us some of the gems of Urdu poetry but also tells us who did Faiz Ahmad Faiz write “ye sahir aankhein” for in his poem Raqeeb Se. Tune in. Sound Designer, Producer, and Host: Fabeha Syed Guest: Noman Shauq Editor: Shelly Walia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We got you covered.
In this episode of Urdunama, The Quint’s Fabeha Syed explains the case of almost similar sounding words - ‘sahar’ which means ‘dawn’, and ‘sehr’ meaning ‘magic’.
Also featuring in this podcast is a journalist and poet Noman Shauq who not only shares with us some of the gems of Urdu poetry but also tells us who did Faiz Ahmad Faiz write “ye sahir aankhein” for in his poem Raqeeb Se.
Tune in.

Sound Designer, Producer, and Host: Fabeha Syed
Guest: Noman Shauq
Editor: Shelly Walia

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]]> 1040 Urdu Poetry And The Strength of Our Choices – Our 'Intikhab' https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/urdu-poetry-and-the-strength-of-our-choices-our-in Intikhab means ‘election’ or ‘selection’. Many Urdu poets have written about their intikhab of something when they are faced with tough choices. Mostly its when they hold someone or something like a memory in high regard. For example, Urdu poet Mir Taqi Mir, who shifted to Lucknow after Ahmad Shah Abdali’s invasion of Delhi, reminisces about his beloved city by calling it the ‘chosen place in the world for the nobility’. Mir writes: Dilli jo ek sheher tha aalam mein intekhaab Rehte the jahan muntakhib hi rozgar ke Tune in to this episode of Urdunama where Fabeha Syed not only explains Mir’s above ashar, but also explains various contexts - from political to personal - in which the word intikhab has been used by the poets. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 08 Feb 2020 15:20:48 -0000 Urdu Poetry And The Strength of Our Choices – Our 'Intikhab' full 15 The Quint Intikhab means ‘election’ or ‘selection’. Many Urdu poets have written about their intikhab of something when they are faced with tough choices. Mostly its when they hold someone or something like a memory in high regard. For example, Urdu poet Mir Taqi Mir, who shifted to Lucknow after Ahmad Shah Abdali’s invasion of Delhi, reminisces about his beloved city by calling it the ‘chosen place in the world for the nobility’. Mir writes: Dilli jo ek sheher tha aalam mein intekhaab Rehte the jahan muntakhib hi rozgar ke Tune in to this episode of Urdunama where Fabeha Syed not only explains Mir’s above ashar, but also explains various contexts - from political to personal - in which the word intikhab has been used by the poets. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Intikhab means ‘election’ or ‘selection’. Many Urdu poets have written about their intikhab of something when they are faced with tough choices. Mostly its when they hold someone or something like a memory in high regard. For example, Urdu poet Mir Taqi Mir, who shifted to Lucknow after Ahmad Shah Abdali’s invasion of Delhi, reminisces about his beloved city by calling it the ‘chosen place in the world for the nobility’. Mir writes:
Dilli jo ek sheher tha aalam mein intekhaab Rehte the jahan muntakhib hi rozgar ke
Tune in to this episode of Urdunama where Fabeha Syed not only explains Mir’s above ashar, but also explains various contexts - from political to personal - in which the word intikhab has been used by the poets.

Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed
Editor: Shelly Walia
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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]]> 766 The True Legacy of Kaifi Azmi: Poetry of Romance and Revolution https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/the-true-legacy-of-kaifi-azmi-poetry-of-romance-an On 14 January 1919, Urdu poet Kaifi Azmi was born into a family of zameendars of Mizwan – a small village in the district of Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh. While the usual worries that grip every child’s heart are either about what, where or with whom to play, Kaifi’s anxieties lay elsewhere. One of the couplets from the first ghazal he wrote at the age of 11 shows the genius of a child prodigy that he was. Itna toh zindagi mein kisi ki khalal pade, Hasne se ho sukoon na rone se kal pade With his deep understanding of the tragedy of human life and its expectations, Kaifi became the voice of the voiceless – of the marginalised. His poetry talked about social justice, equality of opportunities, and gender justice. On his birth anniversary on 14 January, we remember the progressive writer, who was both a revolutionary and a romantic. Tune in to listen to the new episode of the podcast series – Urdunama! Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Jan 2020 07:48:44 -0000 The True Legacy of Kaifi Azmi: Poetry of Romance and Revolution full 14 The Quint On 14 January 1919, Urdu poet Kaifi Azmi was born into a family of zameendars of Mizwan – a small village in the district of Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh. While the usual worries that grip every child’s heart are either about what, where or with whom to play, Kaifi’s anxieties lay elsewhere. One of the couplets from the first ghazal he wrote at the age of 11 shows the genius of a child prodigy that he was. Itna toh zindagi mein kisi ki khalal pade, Hasne se ho sukoon na rone se kal pade With his deep understanding of the tragedy of human life and its expectations, Kaifi became the voice of the voiceless – of the marginalised. His poetry talked about social justice, equality of opportunities, and gender justice. On his birth anniversary on 14 January, we remember the progressive writer, who was both a revolutionary and a romantic. Tune in to listen to the new episode of the podcast series – Urdunama! Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices zameendars of Mizwan – a small village in the district of Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh.
While the usual worries that grip every child’s heart are either about what, where or with whom to play, Kaifi’s anxieties lay elsewhere. One of the couplets from the first ghazal he wrote at the age of 11 shows the genius of a child prodigy that he was.
Itna toh zindagi mein kisi ki khalal pade,
Hasne se ho sukoon na rone se kal pade
With his deep understanding of the tragedy of human life and its expectations, Kaifi became the voice of the voiceless – of the marginalised. His poetry talked about social justice, equality of opportunities, and gender justice.

On his birth anniversary on 14 January, we remember the progressive writer, who was both a revolutionary and a romantic. Tune in to listen to the new episode of the podcast series – Urdunama!

Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed
Editor: Shelly Walia
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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]]> 911 Explained: Faiz Ahmad Faiz’s 'Hum Dekhenge' And The Power of Eternal Truth https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/explained-faiz-ahmad-faiz-s-hum-dekhenge-and-the-p Faiz’s iconic poem ‘Hum Dekhenge’ has always been borrowed by protesting voices across the globe. The poem calls out the oppressors of every age, ideology and society. The poem was written as a mark of protest against the regime of Pakistani dictator Zia-ul-Haq, whose government was communal and regressive. A set of laws called the ‘Hudood Ordinances’ was the central policy of his government to ensure proper ‘Islamisation’ of Pakistan. Hudood, or Hadd, means ‘limits’, and the law ordered the people of Pakistan to identify and remain well within the limits defined by the government. It is this religious fundamentalism that prompted Faiz to pen ‘Hum Dekhenge’ — a song that has since been the voice of Inquilaab or revolution. Recently, this piece of poetry found its critics who alleged that the poem has an orthodox Islamic character because of a few lines written in it. In this episode of Urdunama, The Quint’s Fabeha Syed explains the poem for you. And how using Islamic imagery, Faiz not only attacks the ultra-Islamic regime of Pakistani dictator Zia-ul-Haq, but also invokes the power of eternal truth and justice. Tune in. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 04 Jan 2020 14:36:38 -0000 Explained: Faiz Ahmad Faiz’s 'Hum Dekhenge' And The Power of Eternal Truth full 13 The Quint Faiz’s iconic poem ‘Hum Dekhenge’ has always been borrowed by protesting voices across the globe. The poem calls out the oppressors of every age, ideology and society. The poem was written as a mark of protest against the regime of Pakistani dictator Zia-ul-Haq, whose government was communal and regressive. A set of laws called the ‘Hudood Ordinances’ was the central policy of his government to ensure proper ‘Islamisation’ of Pakistan. Hudood, or Hadd, means ‘limits’, and the law ordered the people of Pakistan to identify and remain well within the limits defined by the government. It is this religious fundamentalism that prompted Faiz to pen ‘Hum Dekhenge’ — a song that has since been the voice of Inquilaab or revolution. Recently, this piece of poetry found its critics who alleged that the poem has an orthodox Islamic character because of a few lines written in it. In this episode of Urdunama, The Quint’s Fabeha Syed explains the poem for you. And how using Islamic imagery, Faiz not only attacks the ultra-Islamic regime of Pakistani dictator Zia-ul-Haq, but also invokes the power of eternal truth and justice. Tune in. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The poem was written as a mark of protest against the regime of Pakistani dictator Zia-ul-Haq, whose government was communal and regressive. A set of laws called the ‘Hudood Ordinances’ was the central policy of his government to ensure proper ‘Islamisation’ of Pakistan.

Hudood, or Hadd, means ‘limits’, and the law ordered the people of Pakistan to identify and remain well within the limits defined by the government. It is this religious fundamentalism that prompted Faiz to pen ‘Hum Dekhenge’ — a song that has since been the voice of Inquilaab or revolution.

Recently, this piece of poetry found its critics who alleged that the poem has an orthodox Islamic character because of a few lines written in it.

In this episode of Urdunama, The Quint’s Fabeha Syed explains the poem for you. And how using Islamic imagery, Faiz not only attacks the ultra-Islamic regime of Pakistani dictator Zia-ul-Haq, but also invokes the power of eternal truth and justice.

Tune in.

Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed
Editor: Shelly Walia
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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]]> 1146 From Agra to Balli Maran, Tracing the Journey of Mirza Ghalib https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/from-agra-to-balli-maran-tracing-the-journey-of-mi Mirza Ghalib - who is to Urdu literature what Shakespeare is to English - whose poetry has continued to find admirers even a century and a half later when he is no more. Born in 1797 in Agra, Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib moved to Delhi wherein the court of the last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, his talents found new heights. These heights of his literary brilliance often prod you on a deeper level and make you wonder. ‘Did Ghalib ever write about politics?’, ‘how can his poems be interpreted as literature about God?’ Most importantly, ‘did he - the baadah-khwaar or the wine drinker - ever believe in God?’ All these questions won't be tossed away unanswered in this very special podcast- a masterclass featuring author Maaz Bin Bilal. Maaz who took upon himself to translate some of Ghalib’s ghazals in his book Ghazalnama - Poems from Delhi, Belfast and Urdu, decodes Ghalib’s ‘Ye na thi humari qismat ...’ Guest: Maaz Bin Bilal Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 26 Dec 2019 16:31:21 -0000 From Agra to Balli Maran, Tracing the Journey of Mirza Ghalib full 12 The Quint Mirza Ghalib - who is to Urdu literature what Shakespeare is to English - whose poetry has continued to find admirers even a century and a half later when he is no more. Born in 1797 in Agra, Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib moved to Delhi wherein the court of the last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, his talents found new heights. These heights of his literary brilliance often prod you on a deeper level and make you wonder. ‘Did Ghalib ever write about politics?’, ‘how can his poems be interpreted as literature about God?’ Most importantly, ‘did he - the baadah-khwaar or the wine drinker - ever believe in God?’ All these questions won't be tossed away unanswered in this very special podcast- a masterclass featuring author Maaz Bin Bilal. Maaz who took upon himself to translate some of Ghalib’s ghazals in his book Ghazalnama - Poems from Delhi, Belfast and Urdu, decodes Ghalib’s ‘Ye na thi humari qismat ...’ Guest: Maaz Bin Bilal Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Born in 1797 in Agra, Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib moved to Delhi wherein the court of the last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, his talents found new heights. These heights of his literary brilliance often prod you on a deeper level and make you wonder.
‘Did Ghalib ever write about politics?’, ‘how can his poems be interpreted as literature about God?’ Most importantly, ‘did he - the baadah-khwaar or the wine drinker - ever believe in God?’
All these questions won't be tossed away unanswered in this very special podcast- a masterclass featuring author Maaz Bin Bilal. Maaz who took upon himself to translate some of Ghalib’s ghazals in his book Ghazalnama - Poems from Delhi, Belfast and Urdu, decodes Ghalib’s ‘Ye na thi humari qismat ...’

Guest: Maaz Bin Bilal
Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed
Editor: Shelly Walia
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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]]> 1125 Noor Jehan, Lata Mangeshkar and Their Eternal Friendship https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/noor-jehan-lata-mangeshkar-and-their-eternal-frien 'Madam' Noor Jehan was perhaps one of the earliest stars of Hindi cinema. She later migrated to Pakistan. The cleft-chinned darling of the newly formed Pakistan, Noor Jehan was not only a singer and an actor admired by her audience, but also respected by even the great poets and artistes of both the countries. On her 93th death anniversary on 23 December 2019, find out why Urdu poet Faiz Ahmad Faiz gifted Noor Jehan one of his nazms, why Dilip Kumar had a reverential respect for his Jugnu co-star, and why there was a deep sense of affection and respect between the two Queens of Melody – Lata Mangeshkar and Noor Jehan. Catch all this and more in this special Urdunama podcast on Noor Jehan. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 22 Dec 2019 14:31:16 -0000 Noor Jehan, Lata Mangeshkar and Their Eternal Friendship full 11 The Quint 'Madam' Noor Jehan was perhaps one of the earliest stars of Hindi cinema. She later migrated to Pakistan. The cleft-chinned darling of the newly formed Pakistan, Noor Jehan was not only a singer and an actor admired by her audience, but also respected by even the great poets and artistes of both the countries. On her 93th death anniversary on 23 December 2019, find out why Urdu poet Faiz Ahmad Faiz gifted Noor Jehan one of his nazms, why Dilip Kumar had a reverential respect for his Jugnu co-star, and why there was a deep sense of affection and respect between the two Queens of Melody – Lata Mangeshkar and Noor Jehan. Catch all this and more in this special Urdunama podcast on Noor Jehan. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On her 93th death anniversary on 23 December 2019, find out why Urdu poet Faiz Ahmad Faiz gifted Noor Jehan one of his nazms, why Dilip Kumar had a reverential respect for his Jugnu co-star, and why there was a deep sense of affection and respect between the two Queens of Melody – Lata Mangeshkar and Noor Jehan.
Catch all this and more in this special Urdunama podcast on Noor Jehan.

Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed
Editor: Shelly Walia
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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]]> 1105 Why 'Justuju' or Longing Is Actually the Essence Of Life https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/why-justuju-or-longing-is-actually-the-essence-of In this episode of Urdunama, find out how our Justuju or desire for better things is actually the essence of our lives. Our aspirations, goals, and all the planning we do to achieve them prepares us for the great scheme of things in our lives. Urdu poet Altaf Hussain Hali has written about this thought in this beautiful couplet. Hai justuju ki khoob se hai khoob tar kahaan,  ab theherti hai dekhiye jaakar nazar kahan. The first line says that the heart is always on the quest to find the best of the best things. We always have another desire even before having achieved the one that hasn't yet been fulfilled. In the second line, the poet wonders that at what point will all his longings stop. Tune in. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 07 Dec 2019 13:02:42 -0000 Why 'Justuju' or Longing Is Actually the Essence Of Life full 10 The Quint In this episode of Urdunama, find out how our Justuju or desire for better things is actually the essence of our lives. Our aspirations, goals, and all the planning we do to achieve them prepares us for the great scheme of things in our lives. Urdu poet Altaf Hussain Hali has written about this thought in this beautiful couplet. Hai justuju ki khoob se hai khoob tar kahaan,  ab theherti hai dekhiye jaakar nazar kahan. The first line says that the heart is always on the quest to find the best of the best things. We always have another desire even before having achieved the one that hasn't yet been fulfilled. In the second line, the poet wonders that at what point will all his longings stop. Tune in. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Justuju or desire for better things is actually the essence of our lives. Our aspirations, goals, and all the planning we do to achieve them prepares us for the great scheme of things in our lives.
Urdu poet Altaf Hussain Hali has written about this thought in this beautiful couplet.

Hai justuju ki khoob se hai khoob tar kahaan, 
ab theherti hai dekhiye jaakar nazar kahan.
The first line says that the heart is always on the quest to find the best of the best things. We always have another desire even before having achieved the one that hasn't yet been fulfilled. In the second line, the poet wonders that at what point will all his longings stop.
Tune in.

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Editor: Shelly Walia
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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]]> 645 From Patangbaazi to Ishqbaazi, Learn the Words ‘Baazi’ Can Make https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/from-patangbaazi-to-ishqbaazi-learn-the-words-baaz From patangbaazi (kite flying or kite making) to bahaanebaazi (making excuses). The Urdu word baazi, which literally means a game or a bet, has been used as a suffix creating more colourful words than one can imagine. Naarebaazi, which means sloganeering, ishqbaazi which is romancing (someone), pangebaazi which is being up to some mischief... the word is immensely dynamic. In this episode of Urdunama, we explore some baazi words – their interesting origins, histories, and usages. Tune in. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Nov 2019 13:54:34 -0000 From Patangbaazi to Ishqbaazi, Learn the Words ‘Baazi’ Can Make full 9 The Quint From patangbaazi (kite flying or kite making) to bahaanebaazi (making excuses). The Urdu word baazi, which literally means a game or a bet, has been used as a suffix creating more colourful words than one can imagine. Naarebaazi, which means sloganeering, ishqbaazi which is romancing (someone), pangebaazi which is being up to some mischief... the word is immensely dynamic. In this episode of Urdunama, we explore some baazi words – their interesting origins, histories, and usages. Tune in. Host, Writer and Sound Designer: Fabeha Syed Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices patangbaazi (kite flying or kite making) to bahaanebaazi (making excuses). The Urdu word baazi, which literally means a game or a bet, has been used as a suffix creating more colourful words than one can imagine. Naarebaazi, which means sloganeering, ishqbaazi which is romancing (someone), pangebaazi which is being up to some mischief... the word is immensely dynamic.

In this episode of Urdunama, we explore some baazi words – their interesting origins, histories, and usages. Tune in.

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Editor: Shelly Walia
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]]> 591 This Diwali, Revel in Dastan-E-Ram, The Story of Ram in Urdu https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/this-diwali-revel-in-dastan-e-ram-the-story-of-ram Hai Raam ke wajood pe Hindustaan ko naaz Ahl-e-Nazar samajhte hain us ko Imam-e-Hind The above couplet is from Allama Iqbal’s poem ‘Ram’. Iqbal asserts that Ram is the leader of not just one particular faith, but he paves the way for everyone to the path of spiritual success. He calls Lord Ram, ‘Imam-e-Hind’ or the leader of all of Hind or Hindustan. This Diwali, we remember Ram through the prism of our shared culture and Urdu poetry. In this special episode of Urdunama, Professor Danish Iqbal who teaches Radio in Jamia Millia Islamia speaks with The Quint’s Fabeha Syed about why he chose to write ‘Dastan-e-Ram’ and why this project is a lot more than just a Ramlila that's written in Urdu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 26 Oct 2019 10:24:54 -0000 This Diwali, Revel in Dastan-E-Ram, The Story of Ram in Urdu full 8 The Quint Hai Raam ke wajood pe Hindustaan ko naaz Ahl-e-Nazar samajhte hain us ko Imam-e-Hind The above couplet is from Allama Iqbal’s poem ‘Ram’. Iqbal asserts that Ram is the leader of not just one particular faith, but he paves the way for everyone to the path of spiritual success. He calls Lord Ram, ‘Imam-e-Hind’ or the leader of all of Hind or Hindustan. This Diwali, we remember Ram through the prism of our shared culture and Urdu poetry. In this special episode of Urdunama, Professor Danish Iqbal who teaches Radio in Jamia Millia Islamia speaks with The Quint’s Fabeha Syed about why he chose to write ‘Dastan-e-Ram’ and why this project is a lot more than just a Ramlila that's written in Urdu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hai Raam ke wajood pe Hindustaan ko naaz
Ahl-e-Nazar samajhte hain us ko Imam-e-Hind

The above couplet is from Allama Iqbal’s poem ‘Ram’. Iqbal asserts that Ram is the leader of not just one particular faith, but he paves the way for everyone to the path of spiritual success. He calls Lord Ram, ‘Imam-e-Hind’ or the leader of all of Hind or Hindustan.

This Diwali, we remember Ram through the prism of our shared culture and Urdu poetry. In this special episode of Urdunama, Professor Danish Iqbal who teaches Radio in Jamia Millia Islamia speaks with The Quint’s Fabeha Syed about why he chose to write ‘Dastan-e-Ram’ and why this project is a lot more than just a Ramlila that's written in Urdu.

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]]> 948 Why Do We Take Our 'Arziyan' to God When He's Within Us? https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/why-do-we-take-our-arziyan-to-god-when-hes-within Arzi means an application or a request; the word arziyan, in Sufi poetry, is a medium which makes one feel close to God. However, here’s a question: Why do we need arziyan when God is everywhere? In this episode of Urdunama, we try to answer this. From reading Mallik Mohammad Jayasi’s poem ‘Padmavat’ to drawing parallels between ‘Aham Brahamasmi’ and ‘Ana-al-haq’ in Indian philosophy, this episode of Urdunama attempts to understand if it’s arziyan which help one reach God or the guru who does. Professor Abdul Bismillah features in the podcast, and elucidates how arziyan has no place in Sufi thought and the guru, in fact, is the bridge between man and God. Further, listen to Sufi singer Dhruv Sangari Bilal Chisti talking about why arziyan is a sacred word for him. Featuring Sufi Singer Dhruv Sangri Bilal Chishti and Professor Abdul Bismillah.  Editor: Shelly Walia Podcast Editor, Producer, and Host: Fabeha Syed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:18:52 -0000 Why Do We Take Our 'Arziyan' to God When He's Within Us? full 7 The Quint Arzi means an application or a request; the word arziyan, in Sufi poetry, is a medium which makes one feel close to God. However, here’s a question: Why do we need arziyan when God is everywhere? In this episode of Urdunama, we try to answer this. From reading Mallik Mohammad Jayasi’s poem ‘Padmavat’ to drawing parallels between ‘Aham Brahamasmi’ and ‘Ana-al-haq’ in Indian philosophy, this episode of Urdunama attempts to understand if it’s arziyan which help one reach God or the guru who does. Professor Abdul Bismillah features in the podcast, and elucidates how arziyan has no place in Sufi thought and the guru, in fact, is the bridge between man and God. Further, listen to Sufi singer Dhruv Sangari Bilal Chisti talking about why arziyan is a sacred word for him. Featuring Sufi Singer Dhruv Sangri Bilal Chishti and Professor Abdul Bismillah.  Editor: Shelly Walia Podcast Editor, Producer, and Host: Fabeha Syed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
However, here’s a question: Why do we need arziyan when God is everywhere? In this episode of Urdunama, we try to answer this.

From reading Mallik Mohammad Jayasi’s poem ‘Padmavat’ to drawing parallels between ‘Aham Brahamasmi’ and ‘Ana-al-haq’ in Indian philosophy, this episode of Urdunama attempts to understand if it’s arziyan which help one reach God or the guru who does.

Professor Abdul Bismillah features in the podcast, and elucidates how arziyan has no place in Sufi thought and the guru, in fact, is the bridge between man and God.

Further, listen to Sufi singer Dhruv Sangari Bilal Chisti talking about why arziyan is a sacred word for him.

Featuring Sufi Singer Dhruv Sangri Bilal Chishti and Professor Abdul Bismillah. 
Editor: Shelly Walia
Podcast Editor, Producer, and Host: Fabeha Syed

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]]> 886 Do You Know the Real Dastaan-e-Gandhi? https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/do-you-know-the-real-dastaan-e-gandhi Have you heard the Dastaan-e-Gandhi? ‘Dastaan’ means ‘story’. Gandhi means....well...Mahatma Gandhi. The '-e-' sound in the word ‘Dastan-e-Gandhi’ means ‘of’, that’s used to join these two words. On this special edition of Urdunama, we bring you Dastaan-e-Gandhi, the story of Mahatma Gandhi’s return to India and his journey from being an ordinary man to the man India calls ‘Mahatma’. To the uninitiated, a dastaan is a verbally recited epic that has its origins in dastangoi – a 13th century storytelling artform performed by a skilled dastango (storyteller). Dastaan-e-Gandhi has been performed by dastango Firoz Khan and written by Danish Iqbal. We spoke to Danish Iqbal on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Oct 2019 13:15:19 -0000 Do You Know the Real Dastaan-e-Gandhi? full 6 The Quint Have you heard the Dastaan-e-Gandhi? ‘Dastaan’ means ‘story’. Gandhi means....well...Mahatma Gandhi. The '-e-' sound in the word ‘Dastan-e-Gandhi’ means ‘of’, that’s used to join these two words. On this special edition of Urdunama, we bring you Dastaan-e-Gandhi, the story of Mahatma Gandhi’s return to India and his journey from being an ordinary man to the man India calls ‘Mahatma’. To the uninitiated, a dastaan is a verbally recited epic that has its origins in dastangoi – a 13th century storytelling artform performed by a skilled dastango (storyteller). Dastaan-e-Gandhi has been performed by dastango Firoz Khan and written by Danish Iqbal. We spoke to Danish Iqbal on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Dastaan-e-Gandhi?
‘Dastaan’ means ‘story’. Gandhi means....well...Mahatma Gandhi. The '-e-' sound in the word ‘Dastan-e-Gandhi’ means ‘of’, that’s used to join these two words.
On this special edition of Urdunama, we bring you Dastaan-e-Gandhi, the story of Mahatma Gandhi’s return to India and his journey from being an ordinary man to the man India calls ‘Mahatma’.
To the uninitiated, a dastaan is a verbally recited epic that has its origins in dastangoi – a 13th century storytelling artform performed by a skilled dastango (storyteller).
Dastaan-e-Gandhi has been performed by dastango Firoz Khan and written by Danish Iqbal.
We spoke to Danish Iqbal on this podcast.

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]]> 824 Remembering Poet Mir Taqi Mir – The Man Who Shaped Urdu https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/remembering-poet-mir-taqi-mir-the-man-who-shaped-u Fabeha Syed catches up with Delhi University professor Dr Najma Rehmani. She talks about poet Mir Taqi Mir who provided a window to 18th century Delhi with his politics, love, loss, and his feelings for an attaar ka launda (son of a perfumer). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 Sep 2019 18:02:20 -0000 Remembering Poet Mir Taqi Mir – The Man Who Shaped Urdu full 5 The Quint Fabeha Syed catches up with Delhi University professor Dr Najma Rehmani. She talks about poet Mir Taqi Mir who provided a window to 18th century Delhi with his politics, love, loss, and his feelings for an attaar ka launda (son of a perfumer). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices attaar ka launda (son of a perfumer).

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]]> 684 Mukammal Jahan Nahi Milta, But Can You Get Close Enough? https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/mukammal-jahan-nahi-milta-but-can-you-get-close-en ‘Mukammal’ means complete, or perfect. We tend to believe that adding something special to our life – like a dog to our family, a new skill, or a new goal – will make our life ‘mukammal’, or complete. While thinking so, we are hoping for our life to look better than it does right now. It’s one thing to aspire to have things, qualities and people who add meaning to your life and make it mukammal. But it’s a different story when we don’t make it. So, what is it that makes your life complete, makes you feel mukammal already? Listen to the latest episode of Urdunama with Fabeha Syed. Also, listen to poet Noman Shauq reciting some of the mukammal ashaar for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 14 Sep 2019 11:10:36 -0000 Mukammal Jahan Nahi Milta, But Can You Get Close Enough? full 4 The Quint ‘Mukammal’ means complete, or perfect. We tend to believe that adding something special to our life – like a dog to our family, a new skill, or a new goal – will make our life ‘mukammal’, or complete. While thinking so, we are hoping for our life to look better than it does right now. It’s one thing to aspire to have things, qualities and people who add meaning to your life and make it mukammal. But it’s a different story when we don’t make it. So, what is it that makes your life complete, makes you feel mukammal already? Listen to the latest episode of Urdunama with Fabeha Syed. Also, listen to poet Noman Shauq reciting some of the mukammal ashaar for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ‘Mukammal’ means complete, or perfect.

We tend to believe that adding something special to our life – like a dog to our family, a new skill, or a new goal – will make our life ‘mukammal’, or complete. While thinking so, we are hoping for our life to look better than it does right now.

It’s one thing to aspire to have things, qualities and people who add meaning to your life and make it mukammal. But it’s a different story when we don’t make it.

So, what is it that makes your life complete, makes you feel mukammal already? Listen to the latest episode of Urdunama with Fabeha Syed. Also, listen to poet Noman Shauq reciting some of the mukammal ashaar for you.

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]]> 1109 Who's The 'Rashk-e-Qamar' In Your Life? https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/whos-the-rashk-e-qamar-in-your-life Qamar, Mah, Mahtaab, are different ways to refer to the moon in Urdu. In this episode of Urdunama learn about how the 'moon' has been used as an expression of beauty in Urdu poetry. Poet Azhar Iqbal talks to The Quint's Fabeha Syed, and recites some of the moon-lit ashaar for you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 30 Aug 2019 17:32:25 -0000 Who's The 'Rashk-e-Qamar' In Your Life? full 3 The Quint Qamar, Mah, Mahtaab, are different ways to refer to the moon in Urdu. In this episode of Urdunama learn about how the 'moon' has been used as an expression of beauty in Urdu poetry. Poet Azhar Iqbal talks to The Quint's Fabeha Syed, and recites some of the moon-lit ashaar for you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 934 Inquilab Zindabad: Revisiting Bhagat Singh’s Slogan This 15 August https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/inquilab-zindabad-revisiting-bhagat-singh-s-slogan Revolution usually comes into play when reform is desired, to change one's personal life for the better. On a social level, it addresses oppression and exploitation. Learn the meaning of 'Inquilab', Poetry of Resistance aka Inquilabi Shayari and more in this episode of Urdunama.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 Aug 2019 16:18:02 -0000 Inquilab Zindabad: Revisiting Bhagat Singh’s Slogan This 15 August full 2 The Quint Revolution usually comes into play when reform is desired, to change one's personal life for the better. On a social level, it addresses oppression and exploitation. Learn the meaning of 'Inquilab', Poetry of Resistance aka Inquilabi Shayari and more in this episode of Urdunama.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Inquilabi Shayari and more in this episode of Urdunama. 

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]]> 1070 Urdunama: How 'Mukhtasar' Is Our View of Life https://omny.fm/shows/urdunama/urdunama-how-mukhtasar-is-our-view-of-life Are the memories of the relationship you had for a 'Mukhtasar' time now haunting you? Is that affair you had for a 'Mukhtasar' period not letting you move on? In this episode of Urdunama, The Quint's Fabeha Syed explains the importance of everything that's 'Mukhtasar' in our lives – how to embrace it if it nurtures, and how to avoid it if it pricks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 02 Aug 2019 13:31:39 -0000 Urdunama: How 'Mukhtasar' Is Our View of Life full 1 The Quint Are the memories of the relationship you had for a 'Mukhtasar' time now haunting you? Is that affair you had for a 'Mukhtasar' period not letting you move on? In this episode of Urdunama, The Quint's Fabeha Syed explains the importance of everything that's 'Mukhtasar' in our lives – how to embrace it if it nurtures, and how to avoid it if it pricks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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