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Urdunama

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!

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14:01

Revisiting Hemant Kumar's Legendary Career With a...

Urdunama ·

2023/06/17

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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17:34

From Ghalib to Badayuni, Here Are Some Gems on the...

Urdunama ·

2023/06/10

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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16:26

Sometimes, Poetry Can Solve Every 'Masla' in Life

Urdunama ·

2023/06/03

'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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15:01

How Urdu Shayri Teaches Us To Live Life With ‘Mauj’

Urdunama ·

2023/05/27

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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17:31

Truths of Life: You are 'Kaabil' to Achieve Great Things

Urdunama ·

2023/05/13

'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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20:12

Mother's Day Special: The Different Love Languages of...

Urdunama ·

2023/05/06

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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14:46

'Gustaakhi Maaf': Urdu Poetry & Many Faces of...

Urdunama ·

2023/04/29

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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15:30

'Zaiqa' of Life in Urdu Poetry and the Power of Taste

Urdunama ·

2023/04/15

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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19:00

Love, Poetry & Reasons That Bring 'Ruswai' to the Shayar

Urdunama ·

2023/04/08

'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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15:52

April Fools Day Special: Urdu Poetry And The World of...

Urdunama ·

2023/04/01

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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15:56

Secrets from Urdu Poetry to Understand 'Jawani'

Urdunama ·

2023/03/25

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

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13:07

Power of Imagination in Embracing the 'Haqeeqat' of Life

Urdunama ·

2023/03/18

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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12:41

'Khwaab' & Poetry: Manifesting Your Goals? Dream Big.

Urdunama ·

2023/03/11

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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15:26

Lessons from Urdu Poetry to Prepare for the...

Urdunama ·

2023/03/04

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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11:52

Stages of Love Part 4: 'Visaal' or ‘Milan’ the Shayar...

Urdunama ·

2023/02/25

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,

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18:23

Stages of Love Part 3: 'Hijr' and Separation Anxiety...

Urdunama ·

2023/02/18

'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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14:10

Stages of Love Part 2: The Art of 'Kashish' in Urdu...

Urdunama ·

2023/02/11

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

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16:51

Stages of Love Part 1 : The First Step of Love, 'Nazar'

Urdunama ·

2023/02/04

'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

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14:19

What Is 'Watan' For You - A Border, Piece of Land, or...

Urdunama ·

2023/01/28

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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16:29

Kya Aapko Bhi Urdu Poetry Ka 'Shauq' Hai?

Urdunama ·

2023/01/21

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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