Hindi Urdu Lives

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In-depth biographical interviews with native Hindi-Urdu speakers. Informative and great listening comprehension practice for learners of Hindi-Urdu.

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Susham Bedi: A Literary Life

HUF's Senior Hindi Lecturer Jishnu Shankar recently sat down with well-known Hindi writer and actress Susham Bedi to discuss her journey into a life of Hindi letters. In the interview, Bedi describes her childhood and adolescence in India, her acting career, and some sources of inspiration for her most famous stories.

Nov 09, 2011

Rajesh Kumar: a career in Hindi education

HUF director Rupert Snell recently interviewed Rajesh Kumar, an experienced Hindi teacher who has taught in a wide variety of settings. Topics discussed include Kumar's childhood and education, his work in India, and his experience teaching Hindi in Russia. The interview should provide excellent listening comprehension practice for intermediate Hindi students.

Nov 02, 2011

Prahlad Singh Tipanya: a life with Kabir

As part of the Hindi Urdu Flagship's Kabir festival, renowned folk-singer Prahlad Singh Tipanya sat down with HUF Director Rupert Snell and HUF Senior Lecturer Jishnu Shankar to discuss the life of a modern-day Kabir performer.

Oct 26, 2011

Ali Husain Mir: Urdu, India, and Bollywood

As part of his visit to the Hindi Urdu Flagship, Bollywood lyricist and script writer Ali Husain Mir sat down with HUF associate director Syed Akbar Hyder and former HUF director Herman van Olphen to discuss his background in Urdu and the state of the language in modern India. The interview should provide good listening... Read More

Oct 19, 2011

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