 “I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.” ― Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre Thanks to an Urdu Daan Podcast listener, I was reminded of this brilliant nazm. If you find it difficult to understand entirely, you can always msg/mail me to discuss it. do share your views with me @ urdudaanmail@gmail.com or visit me @urdu.daan on instagram.  ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support

“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.” ― Charlotte Brontë, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/2977639" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jane Eyre</a> Thanks to an Urdu Daan Podcast listener, I was reminded of this brilliant nazm. If you find it difficult to understand entirely, you can always msg/mail me to discuss it. do share your views with me @ urdudaanmail@gmail.com or visit me @urdu.daan on instagram. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support</a>

Kaifi Azmi - Aurat

"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it" - Voltaire Mail me your thoughts at urdudaanmail@gmail.com or go to urdudaan.in--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support

"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it" - Voltaire Mail me your thoughts at urdudaanmail@gmail.com or go to <a href="http://urdudaan.in" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">urdudaan.in</a>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support</a>

Faiz Ahmed Faiz - Aaj baazaar me

I think of you, because the entire world brings you to me. Wonderfully melancholy Ghazal by Liyaqat sb. Do share your thoughts too.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support

I think of you, because the entire world brings you to me. Wonderfully melancholy Ghazal by Liyaqat sb. Do share your thoughts too.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support</a>

Liyaqat Ali Asim - Khayal teri taraf gaya (Ghazal)

When a poet wants to say no to a girl, but can't, so this is what i imagine he'll go with! (write to me at www.urdudaan.in)--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support

When a poet wants to say no to a girl, but can't, so this is what i imagine he'll go with! (write to me at <a href="http://www.urdudaan.in" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.urdudaan.in</a>)--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support</a>

Ibn e Insha - Farz karo

In the midst of the war that the world is looking at in horror, i was reminded of this beautiful poem by Faiz.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support

In the midst of the war that the world is looking at in horror, i was reminded of this beautiful poem by Faiz.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support</a>

Faiz - Chopin ka Naghma

This ghazal that was featured on the tv series Parizaad made it very popular, and very well deservedly so.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support

This ghazal that was featured on the tv series Parizaad made it very popular, and very well deservedly so.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support</a>

Mohsin Naqvi - Qisse meri ulfat ke (Parizaad)

A powerfully delivered Ghazal with a very clear and hard hitting style!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support

A powerfully delivered Ghazal with a very clear and hard hitting style!--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support</a>

Afzal Khan - Mujhe rona nahi (Ghazal)

Do you know that sher by Jaun,  Aaj bohot din baad main apne kamre tak aa nikla tha Jyoon hi darwaza khola hai, uski khushboo aai hai I would say this is a longer version of this sher by Mustafa sb with his own unique details and imagery. Let me know how you like it.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support

Do you know that sher by Jaun,  Aaj bohot din baad main apne kamre tak aa nikla tha Jyoon hi darwaza khola hai, uski khushboo aai hai I would say this is a longer version of this sher by Mustafa sb with his own unique details and imagery. Let me know how you like it.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support</a>

Mustafa Zaidi - Raat sunsaan hai

A hallmark of simplicity and emotion, this ghazal by Mir Asar, Khwaja Mir Dard's brother, is love at first sight.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support

A hallmark of simplicity and emotion, this ghazal by Mir Asar, Khwaja Mir Dard's brother, is love at first sight.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support</a>

Mir Asar - Raat kat-ti nazar nahi aati

A beautiful poem about relationships, ego and how there's always doors open. Drop me a line if you want to talk about it. its urdudaanmail@gmail.com--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support

A beautiful poem about relationships, ego and how there's always doors open. Drop me a line if you want to talk about it. its urdudaanmail@gmail.com--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support</a>

K.Faruqi - Khush haal se tum bhi lagte ho

Welcome. Khushaamdeed. Let's change how you see poetry. Orbit on a loop and in wavelengths. It's your favourite Urdu podcast.Visit www.urdudaan.in Contact me at urdudaanmail@gmail.com Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support

Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last king of Mughal India, was quite an accomplished poet. This ghazal of his has been sung widely, and I personally believe that the theme of loss, maybe even the loss of power and the throne, which is a constant theme in his works, can also be seen here. Let me know if you think so too. Find me at urdudaanmail@gmail.com--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support

Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last king of Mughal India, was quite an accomplished poet. This ghazal of his has been sung widely, and I personally believe that the theme of loss, maybe even the loss of power and the throne, which is a constant theme in his works, can also be seen here. Let me know if you think so too. Find me at urdudaanmail@gmail.com--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support</a>

Bahadur Shah Zafar - Baat karni mujhe mushkil

This is a difficult nazm to bear. For someone who hasn't undergone a 'kaifiyat' such as this, it might even be hard to relate. But it is a painstakingly accurate insight into a, should i say, nihilistic night of a sensitive man. Let me know your thoughts @ urdudaanmail@gmail.com   ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support

This is a difficult nazm to bear. For someone who hasn't undergone a 'kaifiyat' such as this, it might even be hard to relate. But it is a painstakingly accurate insight into a, should i say, nihilistic night of a sensitive man. Let me know your thoughts @ urdudaanmail@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support</a>

Majaz - Awara

Jaun's poetry has a special flavour to it. It's that 80% Dark chocolate, that everybody wants to have but in the long run, is clearly not for all. #justmidnightthoughts Urdu daan is also available on Youtube now. www.youtube.com/urdudaanpodcast--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support

Jaun's poetry has a special flavour to it. It's that 80% Dark chocolate, that everybody wants to have but in the long run, is clearly not for all. #justmidnightthoughts Urdu daan is also available on Youtube now. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/urdudaanpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/urdudaanpodcast</a>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support</a>

Jaun Elia - Hum jee rahe hain... (kiye baghair)

Are you fond of reality? or being realistic? Then this Saleem Kausar's Ghazal is an insight into that longing. Saleem Kausar is famous for the Ghazal, Main khayal hoon kisi aur ka. Would you like to buy me a chai? Please visit www.buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support

Are you fond of reality? or being realistic? Then this Saleem Kausar's Ghazal is an insight into that longing. Saleem Kausar is famous for the Ghazal, Main khayal hoon kisi aur ka. Would you like to buy me a chai? Please visit <a href="http://www.buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan</a> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support</a>

Saleem Kausar - Ye chiragh hai to jala rahe

Momin Khan Momin, a contemporary of Ghalib, was famous for his romantic poetry. This ghazal has not only immortalised Momin, but love itself. The singer in this track is Manjari ji. There have been many renditions of this Ghazal, and Manjari ji has added another soulful layer to it. This is a link to her track. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0sYZhPe2jY   Urdu Daan is also available on YouTube now - https://www.youtube.com/urdudaanpodcast You also might want to head on to www.buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan to support me--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support

Momin Khan Momin, a contemporary of Ghalib, was famous for his romantic poetry. This ghazal has not only immortalised Momin, but love itself. The singer in this track is Manjari ji. There have been many renditions of this Ghazal, and Manjari ji has added another soulful layer to it. This is a link to her track. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0sYZhPe2jY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0sYZhPe2jY</a> <ul> <li>Urdu Daan is also available on YouTube now - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/urdudaanpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/urdudaanpodcast</a></li> <li>You also might want to head on to <a href="http://www.buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan</a> to support me</li></ul>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support</a>

Momin - Wo jo hum me tum me qaraar tha

A fellow traveller he was, but he wasn't really company. Now listen to this in Urdu. ps. QB you are Love  please enlist your support on - www.buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support

A fellow traveller he was, but he wasn't really company. Now listen to this in Urdu. ps. QB you are Love  please enlist your support on - <a href="http://www.buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan</a>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support</a>

Naseer Turabi - Wo humsafar tha

Not easy to pass your beloved's place, esp if she's your ex. Check out Saif sb's nostalgic musings.Please support me at- www.buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support

Not easy to pass your beloved's place, esp if she's your ex. Check out Saif sb's nostalgic musings. Please support me at- <a href="http://www.buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan</a> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support</a>

Saifuddin Saif - Jab tere shahr se guzarta hoon

Love isn't a triangle, or a circle. It is shapeless and timeless. Check out Faraz's take on the return of raqeeb If you like my work, pls support me at www.buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support

Love isn't a triangle, or a circle. It is shapeless and timeless. Check out Faraz's take on the return of raqeeb If you like my work, pls support me at <a href="http://www.buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan</a>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support</a>

Ahmad Faraz - Mujhse pehle tujhe jis shakhs ne chaha

Wish you could do just one thing in life? Hear Faiz talk about it. If you wish to support me, go to - buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support

Wish you could do just one thing in life? Hear Faiz talk about it. If you wish to support me, go to - <a href="http://buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan</a>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support</a>

Faiz Ahmed Faiz - Kuch ishq kia kuch kaam kia

I don't have the words to express the sheer brilliance of this poem. Drop me a msg if you feel like discussing it. Also, if you'd like to support my work, go to - www.buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support

I don't have the words to express the sheer brilliance of this poem. Drop me a msg if you feel like discussing it. Also, if you'd like to support my work, go to - <a href="http://www.buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan</a>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support</a>

Noon Meem Rashid - Hasan Kuzagar No. 1

Welcome. Khushaamdeed. Let's change how you see poetry. Orbit on a loop and in wavelengths. It's your favourite Urdu podcast. Visit <a href="http://www.urdudaan.in" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.urdudaan.in</a> Contact me at urdudaanmail@gmail.com Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/urdudaan/support</a>

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