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Mirza Ghalib- Tha Khwab main khayal ko tujh sey mamla
What a dream!
Iftikhar Arif
Iftikhar Arif is one of the most respected voices in contemporary Urdu literature. A celebrated poet, scholar, and intellectual, his work blends classical tradition with modern thought, reflecting…
Yeah na thi humari kismet- Mirza Ghalib
In this episode of Urdu Service, we delve into the timeless poetry of the legendary Mirza Ghalib. We explore one of his most iconic ghazals, "Yeh Na Thi Hamari Qismat," a masterpiece that captures…
Na Junnoon Raha Na pari rahi- Siraj Aurangabadi
Siraj Aurangabadi (1712–1763) was a profound mystic and a foundational figure in classical Urdu poetry. Often associated with the "Aurangabad school," he served as a vital bridge between the ancient…
Mery Humdum Mery Dost
Faiz Ahmed Faiz to a dear friend!
Zindaan Ki Aik Shaam - Faiza Ahmed Faiz
In this poem, the renowned Urdu poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz describes an evening in incarceration, challenging the darker fascist forces. He emphasizes that while they may be able to silence human voices,…
Mohabat ki aik Nazm- Amjad Islam Amjad
Amjad Islam Amjad (4 August 1944 – 10 February 2019) was one of Pakistan’s most popular and beloved Urdu poets. His poetry captures love, loss, and quiet longing with remarkable simplicity and…
Majaaz مجاز
Majaaz, a key figure in early 20th-century Urdu poetry, is known for blending romanticism with social consciousness. His work addresses themes of love, longing, and existential anguish, resonating…
Qateel Shifai قتیل شفائی
Qateel Shifai
Eid. عید
While we celebrate this happy occasion, let's look at some other aspects of this experience.
S4E1 Mohabbat
Let's talk about love and its myriad faces.
S3 بے سبب اداسی Bey Sabab Udasi
Winter blues- autumn, poetry, ghazals, coffee, reading books by the fireside-missing someone dearly to share all the sensuous details of this profoundly nostalgic season.
Father's Day
Let us celebrate the fathers and father figures in our lives.
S3E4 Nida Fazli
Nida Fazli, who lived from 1938 to 2016, was a prolific writer, poet, songwriter, dialogue writer, and journalist in both Urdu and Hindi. He contributed a unique tone and style to Urdu poetry that…
S3E3 Mother's Day
Is it possible for words to truly capture the essence of motherhood? What are your thoughts?
S3E2 Raja Mehdi Ali Khan Part 2
Let's continue celebrating the unique artistic talents of Raja Mehdi Ali Khan and his ability to find humor in drab life situations.
S4E1 Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan was an Urdu poet, translator, journalist, prose writer, and lyricist. Film lyrics came easy to him; he could write the songs on demand in as little as ten minutes, which often…
S3E2 Meena Kumari Pakeezah
Pakeezah: Meena Kumari's swan song, which took fifteen years to complete, was applauded for cinematographic larger-than-life film sets, music, poetry, dance, and costumes.
S3E1 مینا کماری Meena Kumari
Meena Kumari, Hindi cinema's "great tragedienne,' tried her hand at Urdu Poetry. Tanha Chand (Lonely Moon), a collection of Meena Kumari's poems, was compiled by famous lyricist Gulzar and published…
S2 Spring is in the air! Love is in the air!
Let's celebrate love, life, spring, and happiness!
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