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Urdunama — 270 episodes
Marz: A Word for Guilt, Longing, Pain and More
Khud-Mukhtaar: What Does It Really Mean to Be Independent?
Gumraah: Urdu Poetry on Being Lost, Misled and Finding the Way
Gumshuda: When What's Lost Isn't Just a Person
Gumnaam: The Urdu Word That Means More Than ‘Anonymous’
'Gum': The Urdu Word That Isn't Just About Being Lost
Fouzia Dastango on Guru Dutt: The Melancholy, the Masterpieces, and the Man
What Does 'Naseeb' Really Mean? Urdu Poetry on Fate, Destiny and the Things We Can't Explain
Why We Fall for Fareb? Urdu Poetry on Deception, Trust and Hope
From Monsoon Daghaa to Human Betrayal: The Many Meanings of Broken Trust in Shayari
From Fever to Fire: Exploring Haraarat in Urdu Poetry
The Poetry of Shajar: Trees, Shade, Roots and the Stories They Carry
How Bashir Badr Found Poetry in a ‘Zard Shaal’, a ‘Zafraani Pullover’ and Everyday Life
Nadārad: When Something Missing Doesn’t Quite Leave
The Beauty of the Pause: Understanding “Vaqfa” in Urdu Poetry
What 'Sahra' Means in Urdu Poetry: Desert and the Lover’s Wilderness
Love With 'Ikhlas': Beyond the Valentine Glow | Urdunama Podcast
Junoon in Urdu Poetry: Meaning, Madness, and Purpose
When Hard Work Isn’t Enough: Mehnat in Everyday Life and Poetry
Dua as Faith, Action and Inheritance: Reading Ghalib, Munawwar Rana and Kaifi Azmi
Reading Ghalib's 'Koi Umeed Bar Nahin Aati': Ego and Self Awareness Without Apology
Falsafa in Life: Understanding Iqbal’s Philosophy of Grief
Zehn and Jazbātiyat: Heart vs Mind in Urdu Poetry
Kya Sochte Ho? : Exploring 'Soch' Through Urdu Poetry
Dharmendra - Pur Kashish, Shaista Mizaaj Fankar
Tasalli: Where Grief Meets Gentle Healing
Sannata - The Sound Between Words
Chain and Bechaini: The Space Between Rest and Restlessness
In the Glow of ‘Roshni’, Every Poem Finds Clarity
Ranj: The Quiet Ache Beneath Every Verse
‘Haazir’ - More Than Just Being Present
Whispers From the Unseen: The World of 'Ghaib'
Every Step of Raqs Is a Verse Untold
The Gift of 'Fursat' in a World That Never Pauses
Between Silence and Sight, 'Manzar' Lives
Whose Urdu Is It Anyway? Exploring Urdu’s Shared Heritage with Rakhshanda Jalil
'Shiddat'—When Feeling Knows No Measure
Where 'Khaak' Rests, All Roads Meet
The Art of Living with Zakhm
In a World Too Loud, Hassaas Feels Everything
When ‘Beyhis’ Took Over, Even Tears Forgot Their Way
'Malaal' Sat Where Words Once Lived
In the Heart of Doubt, 'Yaqeen' Stood Still
In the Ashes of 'Saaneha', a Poem Remained
When ‘Mutma’een’ Took Root, The Storm Passed
'Chashma' Flowed from the Heart’s Deepest Place
Faiz's 'Hum Dekhenge' Explained: Why This Poem Keeps Landing People In Trouble
When ‘Dariya’ Reflected the Sky, I Saw Myself
In the Silence of 'Aab', Everything Moved
In the Quiet of 'Amn', Hearts Found Home
When 'Saraab' Looked Like Hope on the Horizon
Cradled in 'Khayal', the Mind Begins to Wander
When 'Vahm' Painted Truths in Shadows
When 'Sabaq' Writes Lessons in New Light
When 'Sabza' Breathes Out New Beginnings
When 'Gul' Blooms, Dreams Take Flight
Waking Up To The Glow Of 'Naseem'
'Bahaar' Whispers Of A New Beginning
Lost In 'Guftgu', Time Stood Still
Urdunama Archives: From Ghalib to Badayuni, Here Are Some Gems on the Beauty of 'Izhaar'
Mohabbat Part 2 : Their 'Sadgi' melts your heart
Mohabbat Part 1: When Their 'Zulf' Makes You Fall in Love
Musalsal: Zindagi Ke Jari Lamhe
Some Decisions are More 'Mustaqil' Than Others
'Mustaqbil' is a Reflection of Your Choices Today
How Our 'Guzishta' Shapes Decisions in Our Future
Sahaafat: The 4th Pillar of Democracy
'Ghar' is Where the Heart Is
You Need to Navigate ‘Gham’ to Find Healing
Brain Rot: How to Survive This 'Zavaal'
The World is Full of Paper, Write a 'Khat' to Me
Eternal 'Dhoop' of the Spotless Mind
Life is the 'Aks' of Our Choices and Actions
Celebrating Allama Iqbal on 'World Urdu Day'
May this Diwali Bring 'Ujala' to Your Life
Every Drop of 'Ashk' Tells a Story
Nida Fazli: Timeless Verses that Resonate Across Generations
Wafa: The Essence of Loyalty and Devotion
Urdunama Archives: Dastan-e-Gandhi: Celebrating the Father of the Nation
Urdunama Archives: Kaifi Azmi's Verses on Love, Revolution and Life
Urdunama Archives: Sending Some Poetry Your Way in this 'Badalta Hua Mausam'
Jafa: When Your Beloved Becomes Your Oppressor
Barzakh: A Bridge Between Two Worlds
'Hunar' is the Art of Turning Potential into Reality
If Someone Points out Your 'Aib', Send Them This Podcast!
Feeling 'Bezaar'? Listen to this Podcast!
Free Yourself from the 'Zindaan' of this World
Furqat: A Delicate Lament of Separation
In this 'Aalam', We're All Just Tourists!
Act With Care, Every Choice Has a 'Nateeja'
The Silent Weight of 'Nadaamat'
Why is 'Lahja' so Important in Urdu Poetry?
How Accurate is the Urdu in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi'?
Contemplating About Our 'Vajood' in this World
Behind Every 'Mayoosi', Lies a New Hope
Being 'Khuddar' is not the Same as Being Selfish
Sometimes, Being Be-'Khabar' is the Best Way to Know Yourself
Nazeer Akbarabadi's Poetry on Holi: Celebrating Unity & Colors
This Podcast Won't Let You Stay 'Khafa' for Long!
Shoot for the 'Chaand', You'll Hit the Stars Even if You Miss
The Life and Legacy of Pankaj Udhas: Ghazal se Naam Tak
If the World Leaves You 'Beqarar', Turn to Poetry
Faiz Ahmad Faiz Part II: Echoes of Love and Revolution
Faiz Ahmad Faiz Part I: Behind Bars, Beyond Silence
Remembering Jagjit Singh: The 'Ghazal Samrat'
Aaj ka Urdunama, Ram Ke Naam!
In Memory of Munawwar Rana: A Tribute to the Iconic Urdu Poet
Let Words Come Alive in the 'Kitaab' of Life
The Spark of a New 'Aghaz' in Urdu Shayari
Dealing With the Burden of ‘Ilzaam’ in Urdu Poetry
Before the Year Ends, Let's Finish Ek 'Adhoora' Kaam!
The Many 'Mausams' in Urdu Shayari
Deedar: Glimpses of Longing in Urdu Shayari
Azmaish: The Test of Urdu Poetry
Are You a ‘Deewana’ of Urdu Shayari? Cuz We Certainly Are!
Taking Shade Under the 'Saaya' of Urdu Shayari
It is Our Ability to 'Shak' That Makes Us Human
In Life, You Gotta Have 'Aitbaar' in Each Other's Humanity
Irshad Kamil: The Nadaan Parinda of Hindi Film Music
This Raksha Bandhan, Remember that 'Hifazat' is a Two-Way Street
The 'Tamasha' Must Go On : Are We Performing For The World?
Understanding Gulzar: The Poet Who Has ‘Copyright Over the Moon'
Badan Pe Sitare Lapete Hue... The Connection Between Soul and The Body
How to Make Our Boring Lives More 'Dilchasp'
Anand Bakshi: The Lyricist Who Made Hindi Cinema Sing
Understanding 'Fanaa', Beyond the Aamir-Kajol Film
The Rain, Monsoon Sky and 'Abr' in Urdu Poetry & Life
Are We Too Worried About the 'Anjaam' Of Our Stories?
Revisiting Hemant Kumar's Legendary Career With a Musical Medley
From Ghalib to Badayuni, Here Are Some Gems on the Beauty of 'Izhaar'
Sometimes, Poetry Can Solve Every 'Masla' in Life
How Urdu Shayri Teaches Us To Live Life With ‘Mauj’
Truths of Life: You are 'Kaabil' to Achieve Great Things
Mother's Day Special: The Different Love Languages of Mothers
'Gustaakhi Maaf': Urdu Poetry & Many Faces of 'Badtameez Dil'
'Zaiqa' of Life in Urdu Poetry and the Power of Taste
Love, Poetry & Reasons That Bring 'Ruswai' to the Shayar
April Fools Day Special: Urdu Poetry And The World of 'Ahmaq'
Secrets from Urdu Poetry to Understand 'Jawani'
Power of Imagination in Embracing the 'Haqeeqat' of Life
'Khwaab' & Poetry: Manifesting Your Goals? Dream Big.
Lessons from Urdu Poetry to Prepare for the 'Imtihaan' of Life
Stages of Love Part 4: 'Visaal' or ‘Milan’ the Shayar Pines For
Stages of Love Part 3: 'Hijr' and Separation Anxiety in Urdu Poetry
Stages of Love Part 2: The Art of 'Kashish' in Urdu Poetry
Stages of Love Part 1 : The First Step of Love, 'Nazar'
What Is 'Watan' For You - A Border, Piece of Land, or Emotion?
Kya Aapko Bhi Urdu Poetry Ka 'Shauq' Hai?
Taking Notes On 'Ghodey Pe Sawaar', Inkaar in 'Qala'
New Year 2023: How to Party Hard & Keep the 'Khumaar' in Check
Remembering Ishwar Allah Through Mohammad Rafi's Soulful Bhajans
If Travel Is Therapy, Then Embark On a 'Safar' That'll Heal You
Jaun Elia: Heartbreak, Despair, and Some of His Best Nazms
Some Warm Musings For This 'Sardi' Season
A Smile Can Set Everything Straight So, 'Tabassum', Please!
'Qanoon' ke Haath, and The Law of Nature in Urdu Poetry
Don't Let the Bitterness of Reality Take Away Life's 'Shireen-ness'
If Sky is the Limit, What Else Does 'Aasman' Mean in Urdu Poetry?
Jashn-e-Aaseb: Bhoot-Pret and Evil Spirits
India vs Pakistan Match: In the True Spirit of 'Ittihad'
'Ranjish hi Sahi' If That's What It Takes To Value 'Self-Love'
Getting ‘Ru Ba Ru’ With the Universe to Find the ‘Self’
Exploring ‘Buzurg’ and the Elderly Wisdom in Urdu Poetry
Dev Anand And His 'Andaz-e-Bayaan' in Urdu
Queen Elizabeth’s Death and the Crown’s ‘Badshaahat’ in Urdu Poetry
Aaj ki Shaam, 'Zindagi' ke Naam: Celebrating the Beautiful Thing Called Life
Pleasure, Pain and All the ‘Lutf’ We Need To Find Meaning
Nayyara Noor's Gentle Melodies And the Gems She'll be Remembered For
'Mohe Panghat Pe...': This Janmashtami, a Lyrical Ode to Lord Krishna
Secularhythm: Exploring Secularism Through Urdu Poetry
Secrets of Kahkashaan, And Lessons In Humility And Courage
Remembering Bhupinder Singh: From His Guitar Riffs to Voice That Can Mend Broken Hearts
'Naqaab' in Poetry and How Love Lifts the Veil Off the 'Self'
Looking at 'Bewafai' Through Poetry, How Infidelity and Betrayal Violates Self
'Baarish' And Some Gems From Urdu Poetry For Rainy Days
'Janwaristan' – Let's Read George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' in Urdu
World Music Day: Here's How ‘Mauseeqi’ Can Make Our Lives Better
World Day Against Child Labour: What's a World Without Its 'Masoomiyat'?
From 'Pal' to 'Yaaron', KK's Music Was Poetry of Simplicity
Taj Mahal: A Symbol of Love, Beauty, and Urdu Poetry
Not All Fires Are Bad, Keep Some 'Atish' Burning For Your Well-Being
When Life Poses a 'Pasoori', Here's How To Solve It
Gaining Wisdom and Knowledge, And the 'Irrfan' We All Need to Be
Ikhtilaaf and Ittifaaq - It's In the Conflict That We Can Find Ways to Harmony
Marriage, Happiness, Joy, And What It Means to be Truly 'Shaad' ?
Lessons in 'Parhez' - How Self-Restraint is the Ultimate Expression of Strength
Tame Your 'Taish' - A Poetic Reminder To Those With A Soaring Temper
Holi 2022: A Look at What Does Holi Stand For in Urdu Poetry
Our Choices And How Can We Write Our 'Taqdeer'
Urdunama: 'Aurat' and Some Poetry Celebrating Womanhood
Never Think That 'Jang' Is Not a Crime - A Message From Urdu Poets
Dilemma of 'Uns' - To Attach or Not ?
What Is Election Without a 'Muhim' ? Some Gems of Poetry About Campaign
How in Chaos, Moments of 'Shukr' Anchor Us
The Art of 'Bahas': How Arguments Are Not Won With Slander and Falsehood
'Mukarrar' Is the Mother of Skills
What Makes the Poets Go Against the Grain And Be a 'Sarkash'?
New Year 2022: Some Gems of Urdu Poetry to Start a 'Mubarak' New Year
The 'Maseeha' For Every Hardship: Urdu Poetry Has Some Answers
If Good Things Come to Those Who Wait, then How Should One be 'Muntazir' ?
Urdu Poetry and How Choosing 'Umeed' Makes Everything Possible
Lessons From a Hard Past : You Can Always Have a New 'Ibtida'
The Essence of 'Waqt' - It Flies, Stops, Changes, Heals, and is Priceless
Shayri on 'Pollution': How Poets See 'Aaloodgi' From the Prism of Poetry
How ‘Kainaat’ Works—It Moves When You Move
Jashn-e-Raunaq: Celebration of Love, Life, and Truth
A Look Through Poetry: Themes of Different Type of Riwaaj, and How Poets Have Written About Them
Theme of 'Gunaah', Temptations, and Sufferings in Urdu Poetry
Remembering the King of Ghazal - Jagjit Singh
Gandhi Jayanti: Odes to Mahatma Gandhi in Urdu Poetry
Look Deep Into 'Gulshan' to Understand Everything Better
A Look at Freedom Through Poetry And What it Means to Have 'Azaadi'
Explaining 'Fatah' and How the Winner Takes it All
Mohd Rafi And His Honey-Laced Voice for Every Mood
How 'Tahayyur' is the Beginning of Wisdom?
Understanding the Theme of 'Intoxication' Through 'Saaqi'?
Raising the Voice and Standards – A Lesson in Poetry
RD Burman & Gulzar: Maestros And Their Masterpieces
'Taraana' of Love is the Soundtrack of Your Life
Don't Feel 'Tanha' In The Company Of Good Poets
You Described Urdunama As ‘Sukoon’, That De-Stresses & Heals
Hope in The Time of Grief: What’s ‘Mumkin’ in Poetry?
Have The Courage Of Fulfilling Your 'Hasrat'
Be Fully 'Bedaar' If you Want To Dream
Understanding 'Rahm' With a Little Help From Shakespeare
A Prayer Of 'Khair' In These Testing Times
Some of the Things That Made Poets Say, ‘Afreen’!
Gems Of Feminist Urdu Poetry This Women's Day
Shayar-e-Inquilab Josh Malihabadi’s Poems Spoke To Those in Power
Power, Protest & Poetry: Urdu Shayari & the Anatomy of ‘Ehtijaaj’
Urdu Poetry And The Idea Of 'Shifa' Or 'Healing'
Hope For A Better Tomorrow, A 'Tabdeeli', This Year
Poetry and A Prayer To Keep Safe & 'Salaamat' This New Year
Poetry & ‘Kisan’: Iqbal, Majaz & Kaifi’s Healing Words For Farmers
How Being a 'Beniyaz' Means Not Being In Any Need
What Is Life Without 'Hausla'? These Ashaar Tell Us How Bold Is Beautiful
Ismat Chughtai: The ‘Buri Ladki’ of Urdu Fiction
Embrace Your Memories: Your Past, Your 'Maazi' Is What You Make Of It
Lata Mangeshkar: Tale of a Chorus Singer Becoming the Crowned Queen of Melody
Here Comes The 'Aaftab' Of Some Glowing Ashaar
Dear 'Befikre' Or 'Ghaafil', You've Got A Message From Faiz & Iqbal
Podcast | Remembering The ‘People’s Poet, Rahat Indori
Happy Birthday, Gulzar: Celebrating the Genius And His Cocktails of Words
Urdunama: Meet Meena Kumari, The Poetess
‘Qurbaten’ – An Antidote to Loneliness When ‘Vasl’ Fails
Sometimes a Bit of ‘Takalluf’ is Just What is Needed to Form Bonds
Ranjish Hi Sahi... Why the Legacy of Ghazal Maestro Mehdi Hassan Lives on
‘Shikwa’ Isn’t Just Complaint If You Let Urdu Poems Inspire You
Let There Be Some 'Faasla' In Our Togetherness
How India's Frank Sinatra, Talat Mahmood, Became The Voice Of Dilip Kumar in the 50s
If the Lockdown is Wearing You Down, 'Sabr' Is What You Need
What is 'Noor' If Not The Light You Need to Fight Today's Darkness!
Don’t Lose Hope: Poetry Of ‘Aas’ is a Reminder – This Too Shall Pass
Sahir Ludhianvi: A Poet Who Sought Closure In Love With A ‘Khubsoorat Mod’
The Magic of Dawn: 'Sahar' and 'Sehr' in Urdu Poetry
Urdu Poetry And The Strength of Our Choices – Our 'Intikhab'
The True Legacy of Kaifi Azmi: Poetry of Romance and Revolution
Explained: Faiz Ahmad Faiz’s 'Hum Dekhenge' And The Power of Eternal Truth
From Agra to Balli Maran, Tracing the Journey of Mirza Ghalib
Noor Jehan, Lata Mangeshkar and Their Eternal Friendship
Why 'Justuju' or Longing Is Actually the Essence Of Life
From Patangbaazi to Ishqbaazi, Learn the Words ‘Baazi’ Can Make
This Diwali, Revel in Dastan-E-Ram, The Story of Ram in Urdu
Why Do We Take Our 'Arziyan' to God When He's Within Us?
Do You Know the Real Dastaan-e-Gandhi?
Remembering Poet Mir Taqi Mir – The Man Who Shaped Urdu
Mukammal Jahan Nahi Milta, But Can You Get Close Enough?
Who's The 'Rashk-e-Qamar' In Your Life?
Inquilab Zindabad: Revisiting Bhagat Singh’s Slogan This 15 August
Urdunama: How 'Mukhtasar' Is Our View of Life