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Urdu daan

Aamir Azher Khanwww.urdudaan.in
Welcome. Khushaamdeed. Let's change how you see poetry. Orbit on a loop and in wavelengths. It's your favourite Urdu podcast. Visit www.urdudaan.in Contact me at aamir@urdudaan.in
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Episodes

Meeraji - Nagri Nagri phira musafir

If life's a journey, are we able to keep track of the things passing us by? Listen to this beautiful Ghazal by Meeraji, to learn the answer. check us out on www.urdudaan.in Mail us your requests/feedback at urdudaanmail@gmail.com

Nov 02, 20222 min

Haider Ali Atish - Ye aarzu thi

Representative kalaam of one of Lucknow School's most famous and skilled poets, Haider Ali Atish. I personally love this ghazal, especially the misra - tamaam umr rafugar rahe rafu karte Let me know your favourites, or poetry requests if you have any at urdudaanmail@gmail.com Now also on youtube - www.youtube.com/urdudaanpodcast Peace

Oct 23, 20223 min

Sahir Ludhianvi - Kabhi kabhi mere dil me khayal aata hai

You must have surely heard of this one. Probably in Amitabh Bachan's voice. But that was only half the deal. This here is the complete nazm by Sahir, the ultimate post - scatter ! The podcast is also available on youtube as the Urdu Daan Podcast , check it out - www.youtube.com/urdudaanpodcast

Oct 08, 20223 min

Adeem Hashmi - Faasle aise bhi honge

Melocholia and Poetry are the perfect pair aren't they? But not everyone can make sadness sing. Presenting a beautiful ghazal by Adeem sb. The Urdu daan podcast can also be found on Youtube now - www.youtube.com/urdudaanpodcast Ps. We hit the Top 200 charts in India. Mubarakbaad to all.

Sep 23, 20223 min

Saleem Kausar - Main khayal hoon kisi aur ka

Famous Ghazal, also the representative ghazal of Saleem Kausar sb, a writer who deserves attention beyond this one piece. drop your comments at urdudaanmail@gmail.com www.urdudaan.in www.instagram.com/urdu.daan Also available on youtube www.youtube.com/urdudaanpodcast

Aug 30, 20223 min

Shakeel Badayuni - Mere Humnafas Mere Humnawa

One of Shakeel Sahab's most famous Ghazals. I had been wanting to do this one for a long time, but recently was reminded of it by a friend on Instagram. Thank you for that. For Sawani Mudgal’s rendition - https://youtu.be/UH7N3mhzcvY If you have a ghazal suggestion too, please send it to me on urdudaanmail@gmail.com You can also directly listen to the Urdu daan podcast on www.urdudaan.in “And thus the heart will break, yet brokenly live on.” ― George Gordon Byron

Jul 31, 20223 min

Kaifi Azmi - Aurat

“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.” ― Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre Thanks to an Urdu Daan Podcast listener, I was reminded of this brilliant nazm. If you find it difficult to understand entirely, you can always msg/mail me to discuss it. do share your views with me @ urdudaanmail@gmail.com or visit me @urdu.daan on instagram.

Jul 01, 20225 min

Faiz Ahmed Faiz - Aaj baazaar me

"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it" - Voltaire Mail me your thoughts at urdudaanmail@gmail.com or go to urdudaan.in

Jun 15, 20222 min

Ibn e Insha - Farz karo

When a poet wants to say no to a girl, but can't, so this is what i imagine he'll go with! (write to me at www.urdudaan.in)

May 22, 20222 min

Faiz - Chopin ka Naghma

In the midst of the war that the world is looking at in horror, i was reminded of this beautiful poem by Faiz.

Mar 21, 20222 min

Mustafa Zaidi - Raat sunsaan hai

Do you know that sher by Jaun, Aaj bohot din baad main apne kamre tak aa nikla tha Jyoon hi darwaza khola hai, uski khushboo aai hai I would say this is a longer version of this sher by Mustafa sb with his own unique details and imagery. Let me know how you like it.

Jan 18, 20225 min

K.Faruqi - Khush haal se tum bhi lagte ho

A beautiful poem about relationships, ego and how there's always doors open. Drop me a line if you want to talk about it. its urdudaanmail@gmail.com

Dec 19, 20212 min

Bahadur Shah Zafar - Baat karni mujhe mushkil

Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last king of Mughal India, was quite an accomplished poet. This ghazal of his has been sung widely, and I personally believe that the theme of loss, maybe even the loss of power and the throne, which is a constant theme in his works, can also be seen here. Let me know if you think so too. Find me at urdudaanmail@gmail.com

Oct 31, 20213 min

Majaz - Awara

This is a difficult nazm to bear. For someone who hasn't undergone a 'kaifiyat' such as this, it might even be hard to relate. But it is a painstakingly accurate insight into a, should i say, nihilistic night of a sensitive man. Let me know your thoughts @ urdudaanmail@gmail.com

Oct 23, 20216 min

Jaun Elia - Hum jee rahe hain... (kiye baghair)

Jaun's poetry has a special flavour to it. It's that 80% Dark chocolate, that everybody wants to have but in the long run, is clearly not for all. #justmidnightthoughts Urdu daan is also available on Youtube now. www.youtube.com/urdudaanpodcast

Oct 16, 20213 min

Saleem Kausar - Ye chiragh hai to jala rahe

Are you fond of reality? or being realistic? Then this Saleem Kausar's Ghazal is an insight into that longing. Saleem Kausar is famous for the Ghazal, Main khayal hoon kisi aur ka. Would you like to buy me a chai? Please visit www.buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan

Oct 02, 20212 min

Momin - Wo jo hum me tum me qaraar tha

Momin Khan Momin, a contemporary of Ghalib, was famous for his romantic poetry. This ghazal has not only immortalised Momin, but love itself. The singer in this track is Manjari ji. There have been many renditions of this Ghazal, and Manjari ji has added another soulful layer to it. This is a link to her track. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0sYZhPe2jY Urdu Daan is also available on YouTube now - https://www.youtube.com/urdudaanpodcast You also might want to head on to www.buymeacoffee.com/urd...

Sep 25, 20213 min

Naseer Turabi - Wo humsafar tha

A fellow traveller he was, but he wasn't really company. Now listen to this in Urdu. ps. QB you are Love please enlist your support on - www.buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan

Sep 19, 20213 min

Noon Meem Rashid - Hasan Kuzagar No. 1

I don't have the words to express the sheer brilliance of this poem. Drop me a msg if you feel like discussing it. Also, if you'd like to support my work, go to - www.buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan

Aug 21, 20215 min

Ahmad Faraz - Bhali si ek shakl thi

Faraz's poem about how you may find the one, but the one might have other ideas. Background - Adnan Manzoor Do express your support at www.buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan

Aug 14, 20213 min

Mustafa Zaidi - Koi humnafas nahi hai

In a world of classical ideas or even revolutionary ideas, Mustafa Zaidi brought to the world of Urdu literature, a realistic man whose love is not dreamy, but real. One of my favourites, this one. Do you like my work? Lend me a hand @ www.buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan

Aug 07, 20211 min

Sahir Ludhianvi - Taj Mahal

One of Sahir's famous nazms, where he shows that the marvel of love, the Taj Mahal, has it's dark spots. Do you like my work? Lend me a hand @ www.buymeacoffee.com/urdudaan

Jul 26, 20212 min
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