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 finest. Have a listen, and don’t forget to share your feedback! aamir@urdudaan.in www.urdudaan.in ...
May 28, 2025•2 min
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 حسرتؔ سنتے ہی دل میں جو اتر جایئں Sher darasl hain wohi Hasrat Sunte hi dil me jo utar jaayen We can talk - i am aamir...
Apr 20, 2025•3 min
So i was just sifting through some poetry online, and i came across a sher Ye qadam qadam balayen, ye sawaad e ku e jaanaa.n Wo yahin se laut jaaye jise zindagi ho pyaari Now 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. Turns out, he was quite the maverick. Schooled from Deoband, even sold kites for a living once, w...
Mar 05, 2025•6 min
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
Jan 08, 2025•1 min
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
Oct 21, 2024•4 min
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
Sep 27, 2024•1 min
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 with your prayers that i remain consistent with this. You can send me your feedback on aamir@urdudaan.i...
Sep 20, 2024•23 min
The matla of this ghazal is an oft quoted one. let me know your thoughts. aamir@urdudaan.in
Aug 17, 2024•46 sec
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Aug 11, 2024•46 sec
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. ps. mail me anytime at aamir@urdudaan.in
Jul 05, 2024•2 min
A sad ghazal for a sad time.
Jun 26, 2024•2 min
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.
Jun 20, 2024•2 min
Uploading after long. This one seems like an apt ghazal to start with.
Jun 06, 2024•57 sec
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. Mail me at aamir@urdudaan.in Instagram - www.instagram.com/urdu.daan You can find all episodes at www.urdudaan.in
Mar 04, 2024•2 min
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
Jan 09, 2024•2 min
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. You can talk to me at aamir@urdudaan.in happy listening
Oct 27, 2023•3 min
A conversation with an upcoming poet, Ayn Sheen. Her poetry is not only infused with modernism but is representative of the woman of today. you can mail me at aamir@urdudaan.in
Oct 21, 2023•19 min
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. mail me at aamir@urdudaan.in instagram - @urdu.daan www.urdudaan.in
Oct 18, 2023•5 min
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 feel and not just listen to this one. Write to me at aamir@urdudaan.in or drop me a DM @urdu.daan on i...
Sep 12, 2023•3 min
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 have been listening to, on your favourite urdu podcast. Pardon the quality, but i assure you we are work...
Sep 02, 2023•40 min
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
Aug 05, 2023•2 min
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.
Jul 11, 2023•4 min
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 also, those of you who can't access the urdu daan podcast on spotify, be sure to visit our website www.urdudaan.in for the podcast and many other goodies. Until n...
May 27, 2023•2 min
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 were complete. I sat down to record it. What a beautifully lovelorn ghazal this is, just what our a...
May 11, 2023•2 min
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 poetry seeps into our lives without us knowing, and then we finally share some poetry. We would love ...
May 07, 2023•22 min
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. Share yours at aamir@urdudaan.in
Apr 14, 2023•4 min
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. Write to me at aamir@urdudaan.in is ghazal ka ek pasandeeda sher - hai rah o rasm e zamana parda e begaangi darmiyan rahta hoon main sab ke magar sab se alag...
Mar 08, 2023•2 min
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. Mail me at aamir@urdudaan.in www.urdudaan.in
Jan 17, 2023•4 min
I am yet to find a better consolation than the one found in this nazm. Made famous by Jagjit Singh. Write to me at aamir@urdudaan.in I am @urdu.daan on instagram. Send in requests or feedback if you have any :)
Dec 17, 2022•2 min
On the occasion of Faiz sb's death anniversary, Here's a beautifully poignant yet full of hope nazm, in his inimitable style. Drop me your feedback @urdu.daan on instagram or you can mail me at aamir@urdudaan.in
Nov 20, 2022•2 min
