Urdunama

By: The Quint
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  • Bollywood songs turn us all into Grammy award-winning bathroom singers! But wait, do you know the meaning of every word you sing? Especially the ones in Urdu? On Urdunama, our host Fabeha Syed takes one word at a time and breaks it down for you. Be it the protest poetry of Faiz, or Sameer's 90s nostalgia, we have it all. If you like Urdu and poetry, this podcast is for you!
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  • Urdunama Archives: Kaifi Azmi's Verses on Love, Revolution and Life

    Urdunama Archives: Kaifi Azmi's Verses on Love, Revolution and Life
    Sep 21 2024
    Kaifi Azmi was a renowned poet in the Urdu literary world. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into Kaifi's poetic masterpieces and examines his profound contributions to society through his reflections on love, revolution, and life. Dil se maazrat for not delivering a fresh episode this week, but we invite you to enjoy the ethereal poetry of Kaifi, drawn straight from the Urdunama archives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Urdunama Archives: Sending Some Poetry Your Way in this 'Badalta Hua Mausam'

    Urdunama Archives: Sending Some Poetry Your Way in this 'Badalta Hua Mausam'
    Sep 14 2024
    Viral fiver has been an unwelcome guest for our dear Fabeha these days. Maazrat for not delivering a new episode of Urdunama this week, but we have some umdah poetry for this rainy day. Grab your chai, fix some pakodas, and tap into the world of poetry, as we bring an episode from the Urdunama archives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • Jafa: When Your Beloved Becomes Your Oppressor

    Jafa: When Your Beloved Becomes Your Oppressor
    Sep 8 2024
    In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the word 'jafa', which translates to 'oppression'. The term carries both socio-political and romantic connotations, often used to describe the cruelty inflicted by a beloved or an oppressive ruler. Stay tuned as Fabeha shares poetry by Ahmad Faraz, among others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 mins
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