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Urdunama

Bollywood tunes make compulsive hummers out of us. But wait, do you know the meaning of every word you hum? Especially the ones in Urdu? Urdunama, with @FabehaSyed, takes one word at a time and we sli... Read more

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Understanding Gulzar: The Poet Who Has ‘Copyright Over the Moon'

Understanding Gulzar: The Poet Who Has ‘Copyright Over the Moon'

Whether you're a die-hard fan or just curious about the magic of Urdu poetry, this episode of Urdunama is your golden ti... Read more

12 Aug 2023

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Badan Pe Sitare Lapete Hue... The Connection Between Soul and The Body

Badan Pe Sitare Lapete Hue... The Connection Between Soul and The Body

On this episode of Urdunama, we explore the poetry around badan, meaning the body and it's connection with attraction, i... Read more

5 Aug 2023

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