EPISODE · Mar 25, 2026 · 50 MIN
Urdu Culture and Mother Tongue: Javed Akhtar & Dr. Arfa Zehra
from Jashn-e-Rekhta · host Rekhta Foundation
Javed Akhtar and Dr. Arfa Sayeda Zehra come together at Jashn-e-Rekhta Dubai for a powerful conversation on Urdu language, Urdu culture, and identity in today’s world. From the fading of mother tongues to the rise of English, this episode explores why Urdu still matters, how language shapes society, and why poetry and storytelling continue to connect people across generations and borders. A must-listen for anyone who cares about culture, memory, and belonging..On YouTube: https://youtu.be/77S9Fw9dVD0?si=YbT1nSbvuxoMmX_9
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Javed Akhtar and Dr. Arfa Sayeda Zehra come together at Jashn-e-Rekhta Dubai for a powerful conversation on Urdu language, Urdu culture, and identity in today’s world. From the fading of mother tongues to the rise of English, this episode explores why Urdu still matters, how language shapes society, and why poetry and storytelling continue to connect people across generations and borders. A must-listen for anyone who cares about culture, memory, and belonging..On YouTube: https://youtu.be/77S9Fw9dVD0?si=YbT1nSbvuxoMmX_9
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