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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21mins
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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17mins
How to Make Our Boring Lives More 'Dilchasp'
How to Make Our Boring Lives More 'Dilchasp'
The Urdu word dilchasp is derived from the Persian roots dil (heart) and chasp (to please). The word literally means "he... Read more
29 Jul 2023
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13mins
Anand Bakshi: The Lyricist Who Made Hindi Cinema Sing
Anand Bakshi: The Lyricist Who Made Hindi Cinema Sing
Anand Bakshi was born on 21 July 1930. In this episode of Urdunama, host Fabeha Syed talks about the lyrical legacy of A... Read more
22 Jul 2023
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13mins
Understanding 'Fanaa', Beyond the Aamir-Kajol Film
Understanding 'Fanaa', Beyond the Aamir-Kajol Film
In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores the intricacies of the Urdu word Fanaa. Fanaa is a complex idea with a... Read more
15 Jul 2023
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13mins
The Rain, Monsoon Sky and 'Abr' in Urdu Poetry & Life
The Rain, Monsoon Sky and 'Abr' in Urdu Poetry & Life
Welcome the monsoon season this year with a cup of chai or coffee, a plate of steaming hot pakoras and this episode of U... Read more
8 Jul 2023
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18mins
Are We Too Worried About the 'Anjaam' Of Our Stories?
Are We Too Worried About the 'Anjaam' Of Our Stories?
'Anjaam' meaning consequences or results; is a word that you might spot in a lot of iconic shayaris, nazms and ghazals. ... Read more
24 Jun 2023
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20mins
Revisiting Hemant Kumar's Legendary Career With a Musical Medley
Revisiting Hemant Kumar's Legendary Career With a Musical Medley
In this episode of Urdunama, we want to trip on Hemant Kumar's legendary career. June 16 is Hemant Da's birthday. His so... Read more
17 Jun 2023
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14mins
From Ghalib to Badayuni, Here Are Some Gems on the Beauty of 'Izhaar'
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 tho... Read more
10 Jun 2023
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17mins
Sometimes, Poetry Can Solve Every 'Masla' in Life
Sometimes, Poetry Can Solve Every 'Masla' in Life
'Masla' is used to refer to a problem, an issue, or a matter that requires attention or resolution. It embodies the noti... Read more
3 Jun 2023
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16mins