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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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15:36

Theme of 'Gunaah', Temptations, and Sufferings in...

Urdunama ·

2021/10/16

In this episode we explore what leads to a 'gunaah' or a sin. And how poets have expressed about what tempts them. Tune in.

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14:24

Remembering the King of Ghazal - Jagjit Singh

Urdunama ·

2021/10/09

Tune in as The Quint pays a musical tribute to the King of Ghazal, Jagjit Singh.

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18:34

Gandhi Jayanti: Odes to Mahatma Gandhi in Urdu Poetry

Urdunama ·

2021/10/01

'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.

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17:10

Look Deep Into 'Gulshan' to Understand Everything Better

Urdunama ·

2021/09/25

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

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8:33

A Look at Freedom Through Poetry And What it Means to...

Urdunama ·

2021/08/14

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.

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13:45

Explaining 'Fatah' and How the Winner Takes it All

Urdunama ·

2021/08/07

In this episode, we talk about the theme of victory through literature and poetry. Tune in.

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12:43

Mohd Rafi And His Honey-Laced Voice for Every Mood

Urdunama ·

2021/07/31

Tune in as The Quint's Fabeha Syed pays a musical tribute to the man with a honey-laced voice.

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13:56

How 'Tahayyur' is the Beginning of Wisdom?

Urdunama ·

2021/07/24

In this episode, tune in to find out the meaning of 'Tahayyur', and what amazes the poets that they commit themselves to poetry.

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19:58

Understanding the Theme of 'Intoxication' Through...

Urdunama ·

2021/07/10

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

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14:17

Raising the Voice and Standards – A Lesson in Poetry

Urdunama ·

2021/07/03

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.

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13:05

RD Burman & Gulzar: Maestros And Their Masterpieces

Urdunama ·

2021/06/26

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

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11:23

'Taraana' of Love is the Soundtrack of Your Life

Urdunama ·

2021/06/19

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.

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16:26

Don't Feel 'Tanha' In The Company Of Good Poets

Urdunama ·

2021/06/12

In this episode, we explore the word 'Tanha' and understand the theme of loneliness in Urdu Poetry. Tune in.

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11:12

You Described Urdunama As ‘Sukoon’, That De-Stresses...

Urdunama ·

2021/06/05

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

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18:44

Hope in The Time of Grief: What’s ‘Mumkin’ in Poetry?

Urdunama ·

2021/05/29

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

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11:33

Have The Courage Of Fulfilling Your 'Hasrat'

Urdunama ·

2021/05/22

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

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10:28

Be Fully 'Bedaar' If you Want To Dream

Urdunama ·

2021/05/08

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

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14:40

Understanding 'Rahm' With a Little Help From Shakespeare

Urdunama ·

2021/05/01

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

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11:47

A Prayer Of 'Khair' In These Testing Times

Urdunama ·

2021/04/24

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.

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9:01

Some of the Things That Made Poets Say, ‘Afreen’!

Urdunama ·

2021/03/20

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

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