Urdu daan

Why Yagana Changezi?Because his poetry just feels fresh. And when I read about his life, something clicked for me. He was sharp, abrasive, and completely fearless - reshaping 20th-century Urdu poetry, questioning sacred icons, even taking shots at Ghalib when no one else would. He lived a tough life and spoke in a tough voice. Honestly, all the signs of a great poet.You should really read him.also, if you like the episode, let me know. I'm [email protected] could also DM me on instagram @urdu.daanHave a great time

Salaam. Today is Mirza Ghalib’s birthday — the OG of Urdu poetry (after Mir, of course).In this episode, I’m sharing one of my favourite ghazals by Ghalib, which has that gem of a sher - one that meditates on nature, beauty, and the impossibility of fully knowing the Creator. It sits right at the intersection of wonder and doubt, aesthetics and philosophy, and also the debate that just happened. IYKYKWhat makes it even more special is that Suraiya ji has also sung this ghazal. If you haven’t heard that rendition yet, do check it out — it adds another layer of softness and longing to an already luminous text.Thank you for listening.I’ll be back soon with another episode. iATake care.

I was reflecting on manners and etiquette when the idea struck me to record another podcast episode. Today, I’ve chosen to feature a legendary poet who needs no introduction – Daagh Dehlvi. His poetry is timeless, and he was surrounded by many admirers who learned from him. We should take inspiration from his work too.In this episode, I’m sharing a beautiful ghazal by Daagh. It’s truly one of his finest.Have a listen, and don’t forget to share your [email protected]/urdu.daan

Aapne chupke chupke raat din ghazal to suni hogi. It was written by Hasrat Mohani. Born Syed Fazl-ul-Hasan in 1875, he was a prominent Indian Urdu poet, freedom fighter, and journalist. He is known for coining the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad" (Long live the revolution), he was a staunch advocate for India's independence. One of his ashaar that i often quote is - شعر در اصل ہیں وہی حسرتؔسنتے ہی دل میں جو اتر جایئںSher darasl hain wohi HasratSunte hi dil me jo utar jaayenWe can talk - i am [email protected]

So i was just sifting through some poetry online, and i came across a sherYe qadam qadam balayen, ye sawaad e ku e jaanaa.nWo yahin se laut jaaye jise zindagi ho pyaariNow i had often heard this sher being used in mushairas and other public settings, but never really knew who the author of this famous couplet was. It was Maulana Aamir Usmani. A poet that in my ignorance had never heard of before.Turns out, he was quite the maverick. Schooled from Deoband, even sold kites for a living once, wrote for bollywood, and many such feats. Khair. I finally got to this nazm of his; and what a nazm it is. Such a morning call to everyone who thinks the world was much better before and its just gone to the dogs now. Listen for yourself.If you want to talk, i am [email protected] listening :)

Definitely one of my most favourite Indian Urdu poets. One of his famous couplets is - Hoshyaari dil e nadaan bohot karta hai Ranj kam sehta hai ailaan bohot karta hai If you have suggestions or criticism, write to me at [email protected]

Andha Kabadi paints a grim picture about dreams. How a hawker collects them, prepares them and tries to sell them. But the people around are wary. Just as they are about other things in the market. Sit and enjoy this rather abstract poem by Rashid. Let me know your thoughts at [email protected]

Mustafa Zaidi talks about loneliness or solitude, whichever you choose. He talks about how he's been cut off from the source, that has led him to be tanha or lonely. the nazm reaches a crescendo when he mentions Jesus, and especially his humanity that is not found in places of worship anymore. This is definitely a nazm to ponder over. Feel free to discuss it. I am [email protected] take care

Hey people. I and Zoya have rekindled our Urdu conversations, and we intend to make it a regular thing on the Urdu daan podcast. The conversation is divided into three parts, One - an introduction, two - Talaffuz or pronunciation and three is a special segment for those of you living in the west yet you are connected to your roots in South Asia. Let us know what you think, and please shower me with your prayers that i remain consistent with this. You can send me your feedback on [email protected] Khuda Hafiz

The matla of this ghazal is an oft quoted one. let me know your thoughts. [email protected]

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Jamaal Ehsani ko maine kuch waqt pehle parhna shuru kia. Pakistan ke mumtaaz shayar the aur unke kalaam me jiddat ya nayapan bht paaya jaata hai. mazameen ka maza to hota hi hai, saath hi sath, peshkash bhi behtreen hoti hai. dekhiye unhone ek bht hi restricted radeef ke saath kya kamaal kia hai is ghazal me. pesh hai jamal ehsani ka kalaam. ps. mail me anytime at [email protected]

A sad ghazal for a sad time.

Eid mubarak to everyone around the world. Eid ul Azha always reminds of this sher by Iqbal - Sikhaye kis ne Ismail ko aadaab e farzandi. Here's the complete ghazal. Take care. See you soon with another episode.

Uploading after long. This one seems like an apt ghazal to start with.

I have always been fascinated by Aanis's kalaam. It has that je na sais quoi, that will keep you bound to it. Do check out more of his works, if you already haven't. Mail me at [email protected] Instagram - www.instagram.com/urdu.daan You can find all episodes at www.urdudaan.in

Winters! Its a whole different time isnt it. Fun, if you're a winter person like me. The jitters. The blankets. The clothes. I read this ghazal and got a real wintry feeling. Sharing it with you. Do let me know your thoughts at [email protected]

isn't this the quintessential Urdu ghazal. I have heard it in songs, in ads, in conversation, you name it. A soothing ghazal for a heart in need of soothing. You can talk to me at [email protected] happy listening

A conversation with an upcoming poet, Ayn Sheen. Her poetry is not only infused with modernism but is representative of the woman of today. you can mail me at [email protected]

These are indeed difficult times. Never before have i seen such a huge massacre being carried out LIVE. The world bleeds., and we watch in silence. May the Lord have mercy. mail me at [email protected] instagram - @urdu.daan www.urdudaan.in

I had to look twice at the already posted episodes to check if i have posted this before. That is how much i love this ghazal, and that is how likely it is for me to go on reciting it. Adeem Hashmi, no introductions needed, was an outstanding poet of recent times. This poem, the metre, the lines, the vibe it emanates - all of it, i have tried to capture in this episode. Let me know if you could feel and not just listen to this one. Write to me at [email protected] or drop me a DM @urdu.daan on instagram you can also check out the dedicated Podcast website - www.urdudaan.in Enjoy listening :)

Adaab everyone. کیسے مزاج. I have kept you waiting for long, but trust me, this is going to be worth your while. I bring to you the Guftugu series, where i bring you poets from the urdu world, modern day poets. The first in this series is one of my personaly favorites, Zia Mazkoor. A simple man, who can literally mesmerise you with his not so simple poetry. This is a new addition to what you have been listening to, on your favourite urdu podcast. Pardon the quality, but i assure you we are working on it. Do drop in your feedback at [email protected] You can also visit us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/urdu.daan Until next time, Stay blessed.

One of Faiz's most popular nazms. A symbol of revolution, of hope, of divine intervention. Let me know your thoughts at [email protected]

Are you a poet? or someone in love with a poet? If you're a poet, im sure you can relate with this beautifully penned nazm. If you're the latter, im more than sure that this might have happened to you. A wonderful story, written so poetically, it really gives you goosebumps. Suniye aur bataiye, Mesam sb ki nazm - Wo call.

What a melodious and teasing ghazal this is. I remember hearing it from Team Sukhan for the first time at Jashn e Rekhta. Not only is the internal rhythm of the ghazal amazingly chosen, but the lyrics of this piece of poetry by Bismil sb just make you click your fingers. Let me know if you share the same emotion. I am [email protected] also, those of you who can't access the urdu daan podcast on spotify, be sure to visit our website www.urdudaan.in for the podcast and many other goodies. Until next time.

Sometimes it really feels like the universe conspires to get your wandering attention towards something. First, when i was posting a picture on my social media, the first sher of this ghazal just came to me, like a memory or an inspiration. Soon after, i saw this sher on Rekhta. and thirdly, which actually became the push, someone messaged me on @urdu.daan, asking me to recite it. Voila, the signs were complete. I sat down to record it. What a beautifully lovelorn ghazal this is, just what our ancestors would call a ghazal. Let me know your thoughts at [email protected] or you can DM me at @urdu.daan or even visit the renovated website www.urdudaan.in Until next time

A conversation between poets Aamir Azher & Zoya Rao So i had been thinking about adding a new genre to the Urdu daan podcast for a long time. Enter Zoya, who had been wanting to work on a podcast too. Voila, where two like minded people meet, an idea is born. In this first episode, we do introductions, speak about a general idea of things, our opinions, alike and differing; we talk about how poetry seeps into our lives without us knowing, and then we finally share some poetry. We would love to have your feedback on this theme setting episode, which is as a first for us as it is for you. you can mail me at [email protected] and Zoya at [email protected]

So i had been getting a lot of feedback saying you guys want a longer episode - this is one way of doing it, where i have done 3 ghazals for your listening pleasure. Will be working on more ideas. Share yours at [email protected]

This ghazal is one of those things that on the surface just pass you by like a breeze, but slowly, as you delve deeper, it seeps into your breath, your very blood. So beautifully written, with such touching aspects of life covered, i haven't been able to overcome its magic, and its been a month now. Do share  your thoughts if feel the same.  Write to me at [email protected] is ghazal ka ek pasandeeda sher -  hai rah o rasm e zamana parda e begaangi darmiyan rahta hoon main sab ke magar sab se alag

To part with your beloved is one grief too many. But to be reminded of it, on a slow journey, when you happen to pass the very place you saw her last. Akhtar ul Iman has woven tragedy with poison - it gets under your skin so fast.  Mail me at [email protected] www.urdudaan.in

I am yet to find a better consolation than the one found in this nazm. Made famous by Jagjit Singh. Write to me at [email protected] I am @urdu.daan on instagram. Send in requests or feedback if you have any :)

On the occasion of Faiz sb's death anniversary, Here's a beautifully poignant yet full of hope nazm, in his inimitable style. Drop me your feedback @urdu.daan on instagram or you can mail me at [email protected]

If life's a journey, are we able to keep track of the things passing us by? Listen to this beautiful Ghazal by Meeraji, to learn the answer. check us out on www.urdudaan.in Mail us your requests/feedback at [email protected]

Representative kalaam of one of Lucknow School's most famous and skilled poets, Haider Ali Atish. I personally love this ghazal, especially the misra - tamaam umr rafugar rahe rafu karte Let me know your favourites, or poetry requests if you have any at [email protected] Now also on youtube - www.youtube.com/urdudaanpodcast Peace

You must have surely heard of this one. Probably in Amitabh Bachan's voice. But that was only half the deal. This here is the complete nazm by Sahir, the ultimate post - scatter ! The podcast is also available on youtube as the Urdu Daan Podcast, check it out - www.youtube.com/urdudaanpodcast

Melocholia and Poetry are the perfect pair aren't they? But not everyone can make sadness sing. Presenting a beautiful ghazal by Adeem sb. The Urdu daan podcast can also be found on Youtube now - www.youtube.com/urdudaanpodcast Ps. We hit the Top 200 charts in India. Mubarakbaad to all.

Famous Ghazal, also the representative ghazal of Saleem Kausar sb, a writer who deserves attention beyond this one piece. drop your comments at [email protected] www.urdudaan.in www.instagram.com/urdu.daan Also available on youtube www.youtube.com/urdudaanpodcast

One of Shakeel Sahab's most famous Ghazals. I had been wanting to do this one for a long time, but recently was reminded of it by a friend on Instagram. Thank you for that. For Sawani Mudgal’s rendition - https://youtu.be/UH7N3mhzcvY If you have a ghazal suggestion too, please send it to me on [email protected] You can also directly listen to the Urdu daan podcast on www.urdudaan.in “And thus the heart will break, yet brokenly live on.” ― George Gordon Byron

 “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 @ [email protected] or visit me @urdu.daan on instagram.

"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it" - Voltaire Mail me your thoughts at [email protected] or go to urdudaan.in

I think of you, because the entire world brings you to me. Wonderfully melancholy Ghazal by Liyaqat sb. Do share your thoughts too.

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)

In the midst of the war that the world is looking at in horror, i was reminded of this beautiful poem by Faiz.

This ghazal that was featured on the tv series Parizaad made it very popular, and very well deservedly so.

A powerfully delivered Ghazal with a very clear and hard hitting style!

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.

A hallmark of simplicity and emotion, this ghazal by Mir Asar, Khwaja Mir Dard's brother, is love at first sight.

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 @ [email protected]