Urdu daan
In this podcast, Aamir Azher Khan explores Urdu poetry, aiming to change the way listeners perceive it. The show is described as orbiting on a loop and in wavelengths, offering a distinctive approach to verse. It invites listeners to welcome and experience poetry in a fresh, immersive way. The podcast is presented in Urdu and connects with its audience through its website and contact email.
Episodes
Yagana Changezi - Adab ne dil ke (Ghazal)
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
Mirza Ghalib Bday - Nuktacheen hai (Ghazal)
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. I
Daagh Dehlvi - Uzr aane me bhi hai (Ghazal)
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
Hasrat Mohani - Bhulaata laakh hoon (Ghazal)
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 می
Aamir Usmani - Khwab jo bikhar gaye (Nazm)
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.T
Irfan Siddiqi - Murawwaton pe (Ghazal)
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 aamir@urdudaan.in
Noon Meem Rashid - Andha Kabadi (Nazm)
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 aamir@urdudaan.in
Mustafa Zaidi - Tanha (Nazm)
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 aamir@urdudaan.in
take care
A-Z ep 2
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
Obaidullah Aleem - Azeez itna hi (Ghazal)
The matla of this ghazal is an oft quoted one. let me know your thoughts.
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Wasim Barelvi - Aate aate (Ghazal)
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Jamal Ehsani - Zameen par (Ghazal)
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.
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Mirza Ghalib - Koi Umeed (Ghazal)
A sad ghazal for a sad time.
Allama Iqbal - Ghazal (Eid special)
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.
Shameem Jaipuri - Ghazal
Uploading after long. This one seems like an apt ghazal to start with.
Aanis Moin - Zara aur (Ghazal)
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.
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Mohammad Alvi - Sardi me din
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 aamir@urdudaan.in
Dil e naadaan - Mirza Ghalib
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.
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happy listening
Guftugu - Ayesha Shafaq
A conversation with an upcoming poet, Ayn Sheen. Her poetry is not only infused with modernism but is representative of the woman of today.
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Palestine Special
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.
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Adeem Hashmi - Sar e Sehra
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 fe
Guftugu - Zia Mazkoor
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 hav
Faiz - Hum Dekhenge
One of Faiz's most popular nazms. A symbol of revolution, of hope, of divine intervention.
Let me know your thoughts at aamir@urdudaan.in
Wo call - Mesam Ali Agha
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.
Bismil Saeedi - sar jis pe na jhuk jaaye (ghazal)
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 aamir@urdudaan.in
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Hafeez Jalandhari - Hum hi me thi na koi baat
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
A to Z - Ep 1
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
Faraz Special
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.
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Sarmad Sahbai - Sab se alag (ghazal)
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.
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is ghazal ka
Akhtar ul Iman - Daasna Station ka Musafir
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.
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Baat niklegi to phir door talak jayegi - Kafeel Amrohvi
I am yet to find a better consolation than the one found in this nazm. Made famous by Jagjit Singh.
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Faiz Ahmed Faiz - Chand roz aur meri jaan
On the occasion of Faiz sb's death anniversary, Here's a beautifully poignant yet full of hope nazm, in his inimitable style.
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Meeraji - Nagri Nagri phira musafir
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.
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Haider Ali Atish - Ye aarzu thi
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
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Peace
Sahir Ludhianvi - Kabhi kabhi mere dil me khayal aata hai
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 !
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Adeem Hashmi - Faasle aise bhi honge
Melocholia and Poetry are the perfect pair aren't they? But not everyone can make sadness sing. Presenting a beautiful ghazal by Adeem sb.
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Saleem Kausar - Main khayal hoon kisi aur ka
Famous Ghazal, also the representative ghazal of Saleem Kausar sb, a writer who deserves attention beyond this one piece.
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Shakeel Badayuni - Mere Humnafas Mere Humnawa
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
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“And thu
Kaifi Azmi - Aurat
“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.
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Faiz Ahmed Faiz - Aaj baazaar me
"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it" - Voltaire
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Liyaqat Ali Asim - Khayal teri taraf gaya (Ghazal)
I think of you, because the entire world brings you to me.
Wonderfully melancholy Ghazal by Liyaqat sb. Do share your thoughts too.
Ibn e Insha - Farz karo
When a poet wants to say no to a girl, but can't, so this is what i imagine he'll go with!
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Faiz - Chopin ka Naghma
In the midst of the war that the world is looking at in horror, i was reminded of this beautiful poem by Faiz.
Mohsin Naqvi - Qisse meri ulfat ke (Parizaad)
This ghazal that was featured on the tv series Parizaad made it very popular, and very well deservedly so.
Afzal Khan - Mujhe rona nahi (Ghazal)
A powerfully delivered Ghazal with a very clear and hard hitting style!
Mustafa Zaidi - Raat sunsaan hai
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.
Mir Asar - Raat kat-ti nazar nahi aati
A hallmark of simplicity and emotion, this ghazal by Mir Asar, Khwaja Mir Dard's brother, is love at first sight.
K.Faruqi - Khush haal se tum bhi lagte ho
A beautiful poem about relationships, ego and how there's always doors open.
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Bahadur Shah Zafar - Baat karni mujhe mushkil
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.
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Majaz - Awara
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.
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Jaun Elia - Hum jee rahe hain... (kiye baghair)
Jaun's poetry has a special flavour to it. It's that 80% Dark chocolate, that everybody wants to have but in the long run, is clearly not for all.
#justmidnightthoughts
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Saleem Kausar - Ye chiragh hai to jala rahe
Are you fond of reality? or being realistic? Then this Saleem Kausar's Ghazal is an insight into that longing. Saleem Kausar is famous for the Ghazal, Main khayal hoon kisi aur ka.
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Momin - Wo jo hum me tum me qaraar tha
Momin Khan Momin, a contemporary of Ghalib, was famous for his romantic poetry. This ghazal has not only immortalised Momin, but love itself.
The singer in this track is Manjari ji. There have been many renditions of this Ghazal, and Manjari ji has added another soulful layer to it. This is a link to her track.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0sYZhPe2jY
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Naseer Turabi - Wo humsafar tha
A fellow traveller he was, but he wasn't really company. Now listen to this in Urdu.
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Saifuddin Saif - Jab tere shahr se guzarta hoon
Not easy to pass your beloved's place, esp if she's your ex. Check out Saif sb's nostalgic musings.
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Ahmad Faraz - Mujhse pehle tujhe jis shakhs ne chaha
Love isn't a triangle, or a circle. It is shapeless and timeless. Check out Faraz's take on the return of raqeeb
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Faiz Ahmed Faiz - Kuch ishq kia kuch kaam kia
Wish you could do just one thing in life? Hear Faiz talk about it.
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Noon Meem Rashid - Hasan Kuzagar No. 1
I don't have the words to express the sheer brilliance of this poem. Drop me a msg if you feel like discussing it.
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Ahmad Faraz - Bhali si ek shakl thi
Faraz's poem about how you may find the one, but the one might have other ideas.
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Mustafa Zaidi - Koi humnafas nahi hai
In a world of classical ideas or even revolutionary ideas, Mustafa Zaidi brought to the world of Urdu literature, a realistic man whose love is not dreamy, but real. One of my favourites, this one.
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Abdul Hameed Adam - Zulf e barham sambhaal
A romantic and tasteful ghazal by the great Adam.
Sahir Ludhianvi - Taj Mahal
One of Sahir's famous nazms, where he shows that the marvel of love, the Taj Mahal, has it's dark spots.
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Irfan Siddiqi - Sar e tasleem hai kham
One of the rather underrated Indian poets, with an a voice that stands out from the rest.
Nasir Kazmi - Dil dhadakne ka sabab
Nasir Kazmi's famous ghazal, sung and immortalised by many great artists.
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Mohsin Naqvi - Awargi
A ghazal of wanderlust, immortalised by Ghulam Ali sahab.
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Noon Meem Rashid - Zindagi se darte ho
If this is your doorway into the world of Noon Meem Rashid, then you're in for a treat.
Majrooh Sultanpuri - Hum hain mata e koocha e bazaar
Popular ghazal, featured in the movie Dastak (1970). From the poet famous for "Log saath aate gaye aur kaarwaan banta gaya"
Bashir Badr - Aankhon me raha
Bashir Badr has been one of the most popular poets amongst the masses. Known for his clear diction and direct-reaching style, Im sure you must have read him or listened to his ghazals. Here's one of the more famous ones.
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Iftekhar Arif - Abhi kuch din lagenge
A soul searching Nazm by the great poet
Ameer Qizalbash - Mere junoon ka nateeja
A famous and very motivating ghazal
Raegaani by Sohaib Mughira Siddiqui
Tujhe raegani ka ratti barabar andaza nahi hai - this the case that the poet puts forward, only to begin his cosmic argument about how his loss is a greater loss, indeed the greatest for humanity.
Murshid by Afkar Alvi
a sigh, a complaint, a prayer all woven into one by this great poet
Diwan e Ghalib - Ghazal 9
After a really long time, i finally got to editing the 9th Ghazal - Dahr me Naqsh e wafa, wajh e tasalli na hua. Hope you enjoy it.
Munir Niazi - Hamesha der kar deta hoon main
An attempt to imbibe rather than express this timeless gem.
Ahmad Faraz - Jis Samt bhi dekhoon
A beautiful ghazal by Faraz, in his inimitable style.
Diwan e Ghalib - Ghazal 8
The much awaited episode in the Ghalib series is now here. It is the 8th ghazal of the diwan, and what an amazingly mushkil-pasand ghazal it is. Do let us know your thoughts at urdudaanmail@gmail.com or Instagram @urdu,daan
Jaun Elia - Fareha
One of Jaun Elia's most popular and poignant poems, where a lover consoles his love to let go of it all.
Meraj Faizabadi - Hum ghazal me
A great poignant ghazal, quite popular with the masses. The poet depicts his sensitivity of very real issues.
Diwan e Ghalib - Ghazal 7
Ghalib here discusses many themes, chief among which are, the bravery and courage that Ishq calls for. Listen on and let us know your thoughts.
Wasim Barelvi - Dukh apna agar humko
Wasim Barelvi is one of the premiere Indian poets of the modern Urdu ghazal. He is a voice that must be heard, especially in the Indian context. Here, in his inimitable and simple style, he speaks of love among other things.
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