Irfan Siddiqi - Sar e tasleem hai kham
One of the rather underrated Indian poets, with an a voice that stands out from the rest.

One of the rather underrated Indian poets, with an a voice that stands out from the rest.
Nasir Kazmi's famous ghazal, sung and immortalised by many great artists. Do you like my work? Lend me a hand @ www.buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan
A ghazal of wanderlust, immortalised by Ghulam Ali sahab. Do you like my work? Lend me a hand @ www.buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan
If this is your doorway into the world of Noon Meem Rashid , then you're in for a treat.
Popular ghazal, featured in the movie Dastak (1970). From the poet famous for " Log saath aate gaye aur kaarwaan banta gaya "
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. Do you like my work? Lend me a hand @ www.buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan
A soul searching Nazm by the great poet
A famous and very motivating ghazal
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.
a sigh, a complaint, a prayer all woven into one by this great poet
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.
An attempt to imbibe rather than express this timeless gem.
A beautiful ghazal by Faraz, in his inimitable style.
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
One of Jaun Elia's most popular and poignant poems, where a lover consoles his love to let go of it all.
A great poignant ghazal, quite popular with the masses. The poet depicts his sensitivity of very real issues.
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 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.
A romantic yet powerful ghazal by Faiz
Presenting a discussion on ghazal no. 6 of Mirza Ghalib's diwan.
A profound ghazal with a unique radeef (refrain)
Presenting a discussion on ghazal no. 5 of Mirza Ghalib's diwan.
Mohsin Naqvi is the composer of one of most tragically brilliant verses in modern urdu poetry. Some of his ashaar are idioms now, yes he's that good. Here's a brave and yet sad nazm of his.
Ahmed Faraz reigned the last century of Urdu poetry with his romanticism and his satirical spirit, which too was woven into his zest for romance. This is a a romantically sad ghazal, in the short metre.
Faiz in his in inimitable style recounts the beauty and the not so beautiful with the only person who shares the same experience - his rival.
It's time for some devotion to ghazal no. 4 of Mirza Ghalib's Diwan. What a marvel it is.
A great sufi and Ghazal writer of the same genre.
Come let's discuss ghazal 2 and 3 of Mirza Ghalib's Diwan.
Another bit of poignancy from Jaun!
Naqsh faryadi hai kiski, has baffled many for 2 centuries now. Ranging from people calling it meaningless to straight up being entranced by it. Come, let's discuss the first ghazal of Mirza Ghalib's collection.