S1 E44 : Main Shunya Pe Sawaar Hun - Zakir Khan

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, and how it ignited his passion for the language. Zakir goes on to explain how Urdu has been a constant source of inspiration for him, both as a writer and performer.

Saumya, being a language enthusiast, engages in an in-depth conversation with Zakir about the nuances of Urdu language. Zakir shares his views on how Urdu has evolved over the years, and how it has adapted to the changing times.