Join us for a captivating episode "Tumhe Yaad Ho Ki Na Yaad Ho" as renowned poet and literary critic, Farhat Ehsas , delves into the mesmerizing world of one of Urdu literature's most revered figures, Momin Khan Momin . Step back in time as Farhat Ehsas unravels the enigmatic life and poetic genius of Momin Khan Momin, shedding light on the enduring impact he left on Urdu literature. In this episode, listeners will embark on a journey through the life of Momin Khan Momin, a prodigious poet who e...
May 12, 2023•14 min
In this episode of the Poem of the Week series of the Rekhta Podcast, our host Aqib Sabir recites a beautiful nazm by one of the most celebrated and popular poets, Faiz Ahmed Faiz . When Faiz was residing in Sialkot, in a house opposite to that of his, there lived a girl Faiz was in love with. One unfortunate day, on his return from college, Faiz discovered that the girl had left the city. Aagha Naasir writes that years later when Faiz, having risen to popular fame and appeal, revisited Sialkot,...
May 08, 2023•4 min
In this episode, Azra Naqvi sits down with Shamim Hanafi , one of the most prominent literary critics in South Asia, to discuss the life and work of Qurratulain Hyder , one of the most celebrated writers in Urdu literature. Throughout the interview, Hanafi shares his insights on Hyder's contributions to Urdu literature and her role in shaping the literary landscape of the Indian subcontinent. He highlights Hyder's groundbreaking novel "Aag ka Darya" (River of Fire), which is widely considered a ...
May 05, 2023•17 min
In this episode of the Poem of the Week series of the Rekhta Podcast, our host Aamir Azher recites a beautiful nazm by Syed Mustafa Hussain Zaidi, who was also known as Tegh Allahabadi. inhin pattharon pe chal kar agar aa sako to aao mere ghar ke raste mein koi kahkasha nahin hai For more poetry like this, stay tuned for this special series of the Rekhta Podcast. A new episode airs every Monday....
May 01, 2023•4 min
In this episode, renowned Indian poet, lyricist, and screenwriter Javed Akhta r discusses the life and work of Ismat Chughtai , a legendary Urdu writer and feminist icon. Akhtar delves into Chughtai's fearless approach towards tackling taboo subjects, particularly related to women's sexuality and societal norms. Akhtar also sheds light on Chughtai's contribution to Indian cinema, as her stories have been adapted into several acclaimed films. Throughout the episode, Akhtar pays tribute to Chughta...
Apr 28, 2023•17 min
Let's celebrate World Book Day with Rekhtabooks.com . Get upto 50% off , Use code - WBD23 (T&C Apply) In this special episode of the Poem of the Week series of the Rekhta Podcast, renowned poet and lyricist Gulzar recites his beautiful nazm " Kitabein " in honor of World Book Day . With his signature style, Gulzar takes us on a lyrical journey through the pages of books, weaving together themes of nostalgia, curiosity, and the power of words. Tune in to experience the magic of Gulzar's poetr...
Apr 24, 2023•5 min
Welcome to our Eid special episode, where we bring you a heartwarming tale by one of the greatest writers of all time - Premchand. This story is called "Eidgah", and it is a poignant tale of a young boy's love for his grandmother and his simple joys of life. So join us as we dive into this beautiful story and celebrate the joy of Eid with Hamid and his beloved grandmother. This podcast is perfect for anyone who loves heartwarming tales and wants to experience the true essence of Eid.
Apr 21, 2023•31 min
In this episode of the Poem of the Week series of the Rekhta Podcast, our host Aamir Azher recites a beautiful nazm by Prominent modernist ghazal poet, Musavvir Sabzwari. Ankhein yun barsi pairahan bheeg gaya Tere dhyan mein saara saavan bheeg gaya For more poetry like this, stay tuned for this special series of the Rekhta Podcast. A new episode airs every Monday....
Apr 17, 2023•3 min
In this insightful podcast episode, we are joined by Zakir Khan , a well-known Indian comedian and writer, in conversation with Saumya Kulshreshtha , a language enthusiast and researcher. Zakir shares his personal and profound relationship with Urdu language, and how it has shaped his life and career. Zakir talks about his early years, growing up in a family where Urdu was the primary language of communication. He reminisces about his experiences of listening to ghazals, qawwalis, and shayari, a...
Apr 14, 2023•21 min
In this episode of the Poem of the Week series of the Rekhta Podcast, our host Aamir Azher recites a beautiful nazm by one of the most celebrated and popular poets, Faiz Ahmed Faiz. He faced political repression for his revolutionary views. Hum parvarish-e-lauh-o-qalam karte rahenge Jo dil pe guzarti hai raqam karte rahenge For more poetry like this, stay tuned for this special series of the Rekhta Podcast. A new episode airs every Monday....
Apr 10, 2023•2 min
Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast, where we have the pleasure of interviewing Moneeza Hashmi , the daughter of one of the most celebrated poets of the Indian subcontinent, Faiz Ahmed Faiz . Today, we will be discussing the letters that Faiz wrote to his daughter Moneeza over the course of his life and her book "Conversations With My Father: Forty Years on a Daughter Responds" . Faiz Ahmed Faiz was a renowned poet, journalist, and political activist, whose work continues to inspire peo...
Apr 07, 2023•27 min
In this episode of the Poem of the Week series of the Rekhta Podcast, our host Aamir Azher recites a beautiful nazm by one of the most prominent modern poets and also a critic, Ameeq Hanafi . He had deep interest in Indian philosophy and music. He was also a broadcaster associated with All India Radio. Aata hun main zamane ki ankhon mein raat din lekin ḳhud apni nazron se ab tak nihan hun main For more poetry like this, stay tuned for this special series of the Rekhta Podcast. A new episode airs...
Apr 03, 2023•2 min
In this episode, Kanupriya , a storyteller, hosts a special tribute to the legendary actress Meena Kumari , also known as the "Tragedy Queen". She delves into Meena Kumari's personal life, including her tumultuous relationships and struggles with alcoholism. She talks about how Meena Kumari used her personal pain and experiences to bring depth and authenticity to her performances on screen. Throughout the episode, Rashmi Agarwal provides beautiful renditions of some of Meena Kumari's most famous...
Mar 31, 2023•32 min
In this episode of the Poem of the Week series of the Rekhta Podcast, our host Aamir Azher recites a beautiful nazm by one of the most prominent modern Pakistani poets, Jaun Eliya . He was deeply interested in the disciplines of history, philosophy, and religion. This gave a certain touch of otherness to his personality and poetry. His poetry is remarkable for its effortless expression and immediacy of appeal. Main bhi bahut ajiib hun itna ajiib hun ki bas ḳhud ko tabah kar liya aur malal bhi na...
Mar 27, 2023•3 min
In this episode, we delve into the beautiful and heart-wrenching love story of Amrita Pritam , one of the most celebrated writers of Indian literature. Pritam's personal life was as captivating as her literary works, and her relationship with Sahir Ludhianvi , a prominent poet, is the focus of this episode. With our host Danish Iqbal we explore the background of both Pritam and Ludhianvi, how they met, and the circumstances surrounding their love affair. Through Pritam's poem Main Tenu Phir Mila...
Mar 24, 2023•12 min
#WorldPoetryDay On the occasion of World Poetry Day , Rekhta Podcast has brought to you this special episode of a Masterclass of Urdu Poetry by Shakeel Jamali , one of the most prominent and popular Urdu poets.
Mar 21, 2023•34 min
In this episode of the Poem of the Week series of the Rekhta Podcast, our host Aamir Azher recites a beautiful nazm by one of the most famous progressive poets known for romantic & revolutionary poetry, Asrarul Haq Majaz . He rose as a phenomenon on the horizon of Urdu poetry in the fourth decade of the twentieth century and immediately touched the hearts and minds of the youth of his time due to his charming personality and unique expression. Khoob pehchan lo asrar hun main Jins-e-ulfat ka ...
Mar 20, 2023•3 min
In this episode of Tanz-o-Mizah Series listen to this interesting and comical mazmoon by Shanul Haq Haqqi , a prominent scholar, linguist, translator and poet who rendered Oxford Dictionary into Urdu, recited by Zia Mohyeddin , one of the distinguished actor, producer, director and television broadcaster from Pakistan, also known for his recitations of Urdu Literature....
Mar 17, 2023•7 min
In this episode of the Poem of the Week series of the Rekhta Podcast, our host Aamir Azher recites a beautiful nazm by Syed Ahmad Shah (1931-2008) , who acquired the pen name of Faraz, came to be known as Ahmad Faraz as a poet. He was only second to Faiz Ahmad Faiz in popularity. Rose to iconic stature powered by his seductively romantic and anti-establishment poetry. Aur 'Faraz' chahiye kitni mohabbatein tujhe Maaon ne tere naam par bachhon ka naam rakh diya For more poetry like this, stay tune...
Mar 13, 2023•3 min
This episode of the Rekhta Podcast pays tribute to Syed Jaun Asghar (1931-2002) , also known as Jaun Elia , whose poetry is notable for its unforced expressiveness and direct appeal. Listen to Zamarrud Mughal , a poet, critic, and social activist, talk with Anwar Shuoor , who is one of the best-known poets in Pakistan in this special episode of Rekhta Podcast....
Mar 10, 2023•23 min
In this episode of the Poem of the Week series of the Rekhta Podcast, our host Aamir Azher recites a beautiful nazm by One of the most popular Urdu poets ever, known for his intense romantic poetry, Akhtar Shirani . Akhtar Sherani's real name was Dawood Khan. At a time when Urdu literature and criticism was dominated by the progressive movement, Akhtar Shirani’s poetry clearly digressed and made a mark of its own, and was also sidelined due to not fitting in the vogue. For more poetry like this,...
Mar 06, 2023•7 min
Firaq Gorakhpuri was a writer, critic, and, according to one commentator, one of the most noted contemporary Urdu poets from India. It was there that he wrote most of his Urdu poetry, including Gul-e-Naghma, which earned him the highest literary award in India, the Jnanpith Award. Today, on Firaq's death anniversary, listen to this interesting conversation on Firaq Gorakhpuri between Professor Shamim Hanfi and Zamarrud Mughal .
Mar 03, 2023•23 min
In this episode of the Poem of the Week series of the Rekhta Podcast, our host Aamir Azher recites a beautiful nazm by One of the founding-fathers of modern Urdu poetry, Noon Meem Rashid . N.M. Rashid is a poet who not only expressed the spirit of his time but also created a new consciousness in the new generation and set new standards on a creative level. His name is at the forefront of popularizing independent poetry. Deviating from the tradition, Rashid laid the foundation of a new style in U...
Feb 27, 2023•2 min
Ibn-e-Insha is a Pakistani poet known for his ghazal " kal chaudhanvi ki raat thi, shab bhar raha charcha tera ".In this episode of the Tanz-o-Mizah series, listen to Ibn-e-Insha's Mazmoon, Sadarat recited by Zia Mohyeddin only on Rekhta Podcast.
Feb 24, 2023•9 min
In this episode of the Poem of the Week series of the Rekhta Podcast, our host Aamir Azher recites a beautiful nazm by one of the most prominent Pakistani poets, Iftikhar Hussain Arif , widely popular as Iftikhar Arif . He is an intellectual, philosopher and famous for his cultural romanticism. For more poetry like this, stay tuned for this special series of the Rekhta Podcast. A new episode airs every Monday.
Feb 20, 2023•3 min
There’s a saying that “All great lovers are not poets, but all poets are great lovers" . Our host Ritesh takes us on a journey of love and poetry in this special edition of the Rekhta Podcast in which he discusses the romantic relationships and incomplete love stories of some well-known poets. Written by Samreen Ahad #valentineday
Feb 14, 2023•35 min
In this episode of the Poem of the Week series of the Rekhta Podcast, our host Aamir Azher recites a beautiful nazm by one of the pillars of modern Urdu Nazms & Dialogue writer, Akhtarul Iman. He wrote dialogues for more than hundred films including "Waqt" & "Qanoon". Jin ke ghar sheeshe ke hote hain wo doosron par pather nahin phenkte - One of his dialogues made famous by Rajkumar in Film Waqt. For more poetry like this, stay tuned for this special series of the Rekhta Podcast. A new ep...
Feb 13, 2023•4 min
Mushtaq Ahmad Yusufi is the most prominent humorist and satirist of Pakistan; author of extraordinary works "Charagh Tale" and "Aab-e-Gum". He received Sitara-e-Imtiaz and Hilal-i-Imtiaz, the highest literary honours by the Government of Pakistan. In this episode of the Tanz-o-Mizah series, listen to Mushtaq Ahmad Yusufi's Mazmoon recited by Zia Mohyeddin only on Rekhta Podcast.
Feb 10, 2023•8 min
In this first episode of the Poem of the Week series of the Rekhta Podcast, our host Aamir Azher recites a beautiful nazm by one of the founding fathers of modern Urdu poetry, Meeraji . He was known for his mystical association with Indian metaphysical tradition. For more poetry like this, stay tuned for this special series of the Rekhta Podcast. A new episode airs every monday.
Feb 06, 2023•4 min
REPUBLIC DAY SPECIAL Poetry has always acted as a strong tool for describing the emotions of patriotism. Poetry covers all the pure emotions and various dimensions of patriotism. In this episode, our host talks about the role of poets in shaping India's freedom struggle. |Voice : Ritesh Yadav |Script : Samreen Ahad
Jan 26, 2023•19 min
