Urdu Bagh

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Pervaiz Alam

Urdu Arts Books Education History Language Learning

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Episodes 12

Avg. Duration 1h 3m

Activity Dormant

Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (1)

Since Jun 2023

Latest Episode Oct 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule

Every 2 Weeks

Format

Episodic

Hosting

www.spreaker.com

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About This Podcast

Urdu Bagh (اُردُو بَاغ - उर्दू बाग़) is a celebration of the Urdu language in its many facets. This podcast series showcases the work of Urdu legends, scholars, and activists. It also explores anecdotal history, celebrating the lives and works of Urdu’s literary giants, primarily through the memories of their family members, friends, historians, and activists.

The series ‘Urdu Bagh’ is available on all major podcast platforms. Presented and produced by Pervaiz Alam for London-based Cine Ink, a hub for podcasts in Hindi and Urdu, the series is also accessible on major social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. All Cine Ink podcasts can be found on its website, www.cineink.com. You can reach us at: [email protected]

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Recent Episodes

Ghazal Ke Shayar 05: Majaz, Faiz, Jazbi, Jan Nisar Akhtar and Majrooh

Oct 31, 2025 58m

Ghazal Ke Shayar, a five-episode mini-series under Cine Ink’s Urdu Bagh series, explores the evolution of Urdu ghazals from the late 16th century to the present. Based on Prof. Anisur Rahman’s book…

Ghazal Ke Shayar EP 04: Hali, Shaad, Hasrat, Iqbal, Fani, Asghar, Jigar & Firaq

Oct 25, 2025 33m

I was eight years old when they came to arrest my father, Faiz Ahmad Faiz: Salima Hashmi

Oct 16, 2025 41m

Salima Hashmi, a professor of visual art and design, painter, curator, writer, peace activist, and the eldest daughter of the renowned Urdu poet Faiz Ahmad Faiz and his British-born wife, Alys Faiz,…

Ghazal Ke Shayar EP03: Ghalib, Momin, Mus’hafi, Dagh, Zafar, Insha, Nasikh & Atish

Sep 10, 2025 38m

In this episode of Ghazal Ke Shayar, Prof Anisur Rahman discusses Ghalib, Momin, Mus-hafi, Insha, Zafar, Nasikh, Atish, and Dagh. Ghazal Ke Shayar, a five-episode mini-series under Cine Ink’s Urdu…

Ghazal Ke Shayar EP02: Mir, Sauda, Dard & Siraj

Sep 05, 2025 29m

Ghazal Ke Shayar EP01: Quli Qutub Shah, Vali Deccani & Mirza Mazhar Jan e Janan

Aug 31, 2025 31m

EP 06: The Essential Ghalib: Prof Anisur Rahman Selects & Analyses Top 200 Couplets of Ghalib

Jun 06, 2025 1h 55m

In this episode of the Cine Ink podcast series Urdu Bagh, Professor Anisur Rahman is in conversation with broadcaster Pervaiz Alam, focussing on his latest book, The Essential Ghalib, published by…

EP 05: My Father Sajjad Zaheer & Poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz Were Framed In Rawalpindi Case

Sep 05, 2024 1h 42m

Noor Zaheer is a well known writer, researcher, translator and theatre activist based in London. Married to legendary broadcaster Yavar Abbas, she is the youngest daughter of legendary writers Sajjad…

EP 04: Literature Becomes The First Casualty When Hardcore Ideology Takes Over says Rakhshanda Jalil

Apr 09, 2024 1h 41m

Renowned writer, critic, translater and literary historian, Rakhshanda Jalil is in conversation with Pervaiz Alam. Recorded in London, the podcast 'Urdu Bagh' covers a range of topics, including…

EP 03: Chalo Tuk Mir Ko Sunne With Vipin Garg

Mar 21, 2024 45m

Mir Taqi Mir (1723-1810) is called ‘Khuda e Sukhan’ (The God of Poetry) by Urdu scholars. To mark his 300th birth anniversary, Vipin Garg has compiled and edited a book entitled “Chalo Tuk Mir Ko…

S1E2 EP 02: Veteran Urdu Broadcaster Raza Ali Abidi On His Life, Work and Latest Book Begum Samru

Oct 04, 2023 1h 37m

Renowned broadcaster Raza Ali Abidi, formerly with the BBC Urdu Service in London, is in conversation with Pervaiz Alam, sharing his life and work on Cine Ink podcast series ‘Urdu Bagh’. Known for…

S1E1 EP 01: Urdu Poets Khaleel ur Rehman Azmi & Kamal Siddiqi: Huma & Sumaiya Share Memories of Their Fathers

Jun 16, 2023 1h 9m

Huma Khalil and Sumaiya Kamal Siddiqui are in conversation with broadcaster Pervaiz Alam. Both of them are first cousins, and daughters of eminent Urdu poets, Khaleel-Ur-Rehman Azmi and Kamal Ahmed…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Urdu Bagh have?

Urdu Bagh has published 12 episodes since June 2023, covering topics in Arts, Books.

Is Urdu Bagh still active?

Urdu Bagh is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 3m.

How do I contact Urdu Bagh for sponsorship or guest appearances?